Description of Chambers Routinely ranked as one of the top chambers for family law by the major guides to the legal profession, we can justifiably lay claim to being the most modern and dynamic of the top specialist family law sets. Our record of recruitment from amongst our own pupils is second- to-none, and our pupils – both those who are recruited, and those who are not – comment on the thoroughness of the training they receive here, and the friendliness of the set as a place in which to complete their training. As an organisation, our belief, and experience, is that the source of our ongoing success is in our pupils and junior members. The level of our pupillage award and our commitment to the pupillage programme is a testament to the strength of that belief. Chambers & Partners describes us as a set that ‘draws acclaim for its strength across a wide variety of complex financial matters and private and public children law disputes.’ Legal 500 is in a similar vein, saying that the ‘breadth of talent is outstanding’, that we are ‘one of the best for private finance work’, that we ‘really punch about our weight with some excellent children law specialists’ and that we ‘seem to be constantly strengthening our offering and innovating.’ Many members, both silks and juniors, are individually listed as leaders in the field. Recent cases involving members of chambers include the Supreme Court appeals in Mills v Mills [2018] UKSC 38, Sharland v Sharland [2015] UKSC 60, and Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 15 and the Court of Appeal appeals in Lachaux v Lachaux [2019] EWCA Civ 738, Brack v Brack [2018] EWCA Civ 2862, Sharp v Sharp [2017] EWCA Civ 408, Hart v Hart [2018] EWCA Civ 1058 and [2017] EWCA Civ 1306 and Bezeliansky v Bezelianskaya [2016] EWCA Civ 76. Areas of work We offer specialist knowledge in every aspect of family law. Work is largely based in London and the South East, but all members practice nationwide with many practitioners practicing regularly in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and the other main regional centres. We boast a strong team of top-flight matrimonial finance practitioners, dealing with domestic and international cases. We have expertise in all aspects of the law relating to children; including abduction and adoption. In public law cases we act for parents, local authorities and guardians. We also specialise in work arising out of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, TLATA and the Inheritance Act. Who should apply If you are interested in pursuing a career at the Bar specialising in family law and practising at the highest level, then 29BR is the ideal choice for you. Pupillage programme Up to two 12-month pupillages are available with awards of £35,000. Pupillage will normally be spent with three supervisors and all pupils are encouraged to attend court with other members of chambers in order to gain experience in all our fields of expertise. Pupils can expect to be in court (and earning) on a regular basis during their second six. When and how to apply Chambers is a member of the Pupillage Gateway. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the Pupillage Gateway timetable. Mini-pupillages We offer mini-pupillages. Mini pupils can expect to attend Court, attend conferences and read paperwork whilst shadowing a number of different barristers. To apply please complete the application form on our website. 29 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4HE Tel: 020 7404 1044 Email : clerks@29br.co.uk Web: www.29br.co.uk 29bedfordrow 29 Bedford Row Chambers
Pupillages funded
2
Tenants
58
Tenancies in last 3 yrs
3
Mini-pupillages
yes
Apply through Pupillage Gateway
Remuneration for pupillage £35,000
Minimum qualifications 2.1 degree
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