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Adam Willoughby

Call: 2011


Adam Willoughby

Head of Sports Law & Deputy Head of the Employment Law Team

LL.B (Hons) Law, University of Hull, First Class Honours (2010)

Bar Professional Training Course, BPP Law School, Leeds (2011)

Inaugural Middle Temple Master Rose Scholarship Award (2010)

Middle Temple

Legal Aid Supplier No. 02DXD

 

Adam specialises in:

  • Employment Law

  • Sports, Media, and Entertainment Law

  • Business, Property and Probate Litigation

  • Matrimonial Finance (with an emphasis on commercial and complex pension interests)

Adam has been described as havingan impressive analytical ability, a reassuring manner and a highly effective cross-examination style” who “always delivers impeccable results” (Chambers and Partners).


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Kerry Barker

Call: 2013 (Solicitor 2003)


Kerry Barker

B.A. (Hons), Law & Business (1998)

Admitted as a Solicitor (2003)

Lincoln’s Inn

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02CXW

 

Kerry Barker is a barrister who specialises in Family Law. Having previously qualified as a solicitor in 2003, Kerry practices exclusively in this area and represents clients in private law and public law matters. As a solicitor Kerry was a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and also held her higher court advocacy rights; recognising her position as an experienced solicitor-advocate.

Since Kerry joined Broadway House Chambers’ highly-rated Family Law Team in March 2013 she has developed a busy practice exclusively in family law. As a family law specialist for over 15 years Kerry has built up extensive knowledge in all areas of family law.

Kerry is well known for providing clients with realistic and sensible advice at all stages of proceedings and for conducting hearings in a measured manner. Kerry’s friendly and approachable manner make her a popular choice for vulnerable clients.

“You are a star Kerry.  Your thoroughness and attention to detail is appreciated.”
(Bradford Solicitor)

Kerry has considerable experience of cases involving different cultures, which often require an interpreter.

Kerry is able to accept instructions under the Direct Access Scheme.


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Laura McBride

Call: 2012


Laura McBride

Deputy Head of the Criminal Law Team

LL.B (Hons), University of Newcastle (2010)

Bar Professional Training Course (2012)

Middle Temple

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02DNO

Grade 3 RASSO Prosecutor

 

Laura McBride is a highly regarded and experienced advocate practicing in all areas of criminal law, professional discipline and inquests.

Laura is the Deputy Head of the Criminal Team at Broadway House Chambers. She is a Grade 3 prosecutor and a member of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Panel.

L M McBride LTD trading as Laura McBride


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Jake Ellis

Call: 2010


Jake Ellis

Head of the Business, Property & Probate Team

LLB Bachelor of Law - 2:1, LLM Master of Laws – Merit, BVC (Very Competent)

Lincolns Inn

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02ECP

 

Jake has very quickly established himself as a leading financial remedy and property specialist and as “a name to watch by instructing solicitors”.

Jake is considered to be well versed in matrimonial finance cases involving trusts, business/commercial interests, inherited wealth and farming assets and is regularly instructed to act in cases of significant value.  

As the Head of the Business, Property and Probate Team, Jake’s finance and property practice extends to complex disputes between unmarried couples pursuant to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 as well as claims arising out of the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975.


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Alyssa Howard

Call: 2014


Alyssa Howard

BA (1st class honours), Trinity Hall, Cambridge University

MA Cambridge University

Bateman Scholar, University of Cambridge (for top 1st in year) 

Lincoln’s Inn, Lord Denning Scholar 

Lincoln’s Inn, Hardwicke Scholar

Graduate Diploma in Law and BPTC (BPP Law School, London)

Family Law Bar Association

Resolution 

 

Alyssa is an experienced family law specialist, having exclusively practised in the areas of financial remedies and private children for over 10 years.

Alyssa has a reputation for being exceptionally well prepared and ‘going the extra mile’ to ensure that her clients have the best representation and advice possible. Alyssa is a robust and effective advocate in Court. Combined with her down to earth and approachable bedside manner, she is a popular choice with clients and solicitors dealing with difficult cases.

Alyssa has a particular interest in complex private children cases and is often instructed in cases involving alienating behaviours/implacable hostility. She is also sought after in financial remedy cases, where her technical knowledge and pragmatic advice have made her first choice for many solicitors.

Alyssa accepts instructions on a public access basis.


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Susan Sanders

Call: 2015


Susan Sanders

MA (Hons), University of Edinburgh, Persian and Social Anthropology (1999)

Graduate Diploma in Law (2014, Distinction)

Bar Professional Training Course (2015, Outstanding)

Middle Temple

Queen Mother Scholar (2014)

Family Law Mediator

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02ENW

 

Susan joined Broadway House in September 2016 after successfully completing a mixed pupillage.

She practises family and immigration law and has a particular interest and expertise in the overlap between these two areas. She is qualified to undertake work on a direct access basis.

Susan has an insightful approach and is regularly instructed to represent those who require sensitive and considerate client-care.

Before coming to the Bar Susan worked for human rights organisations and campaigned and carried out research in Afghanistan for Amnesty International. Susan speaks French and Farsi.

Susan is a family mediator and is available to mediate in cases involving child arrangements disputes and financial issues after separation.


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Christopher Styles

Call: 2015


Christopher Styles

University of Oxford

Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)

Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding)

Legal Aid Supplier Number o2EQY

Deputy District Judge

 

Christopher joined Broadway House Chambers in September 2015. He is a busy junior practitioner, specialising in the field of public family law.

Legal 500- Leading Junior (2025): 'Fearless with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. Christopher combines an enviable intellect, a forensic approach, and eloquent, persuasive advocacy with an open and approachable manner with both professional and lay clients.'

Legal 500- Leading Junior (2024):Even in the most difficult and complex cases Christopher’s advocacy is calm under pressure- he is an outstanding and persuasive advocate. He has an uncanny ability to think outside the box and find a way forward.’

Legal 500- Leading Junior (2023):Christopher’s strength is his fierce intelligence, and his ability to persuade the tribunal by using that intelligence eloquently and with considered force. Talented…an absolute star in the making.’

Legal 500- Rising Star (2022):He has a meticulous eye for detail, prepares diligently and provides clear, compelling advocacy- one to watch.’


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Christopher Rowe

Call: 2014


Christopher Rowe

M Law Exempting (BPTC), Northumbria University (First Class)

Bar Professional Training Course (Outstanding)

Lawyers Without Borders Intern 2014

Woon Foundation Scholarship (2011)

Honour Roll, Northumbria University School of Law (2012, 2013, 2014)

Inner Temple

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02FD

 

Christopher is a member of Broadway House Chambers Family Team and Business, Property & Probate Team.  He specialises in:

•           Financial Remedy

•           Private Law Children

•           Claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).


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Ned Sproston

Call: 2014


Ned Sproston

MPhys (Master of Physics)

PGCE (Secondary Education)

GDL (Distinction)

BPTC (Very Competent)

Lincoln’s Inn

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02FEJ

 

Ned is a Family and Civil practitioner, predominantly practising in the field of Private Children. He receives a significant volume of instructions in contested hearings such as Finding of Fact Hearings and Final Hearings. In addition to this, Ned’s practice also covers Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act cases and, TOLATA. In the civil sphere, Ned takes on Road Traffic Accident cases and other Personal Injury claims. Ned does not generally practice in Public Children cases but will remain with a client under circumstances where a Private case enters the Public Law arena part way through..

Ned is a qualified civil and commercial mediator and is available for instruction in that capacity. Please enquire about this with our clerks if this is a service you might consider.


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Lydia Pearce

Call: 2017


Lydia Pearce

Bradford University BA Hons

ULaw York GDL

BPP Leeds BPTC

Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar GDL

Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar BPTC

Blackstones Entrance Exhibition Award

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02FXD

Grade 3 Prosecutor

 

Lydia Pearce has been a tenant of Broadway House Chambers since completing pupillage in 2018 and now works exclusively in Criminal Law.

With previous experience in family and civil law, Lydia is able to appreciate the ways in which these other areas of law can impact criminal cases.

Before coming to the Bar Lydia worked for West Yorkshire Police as a Detention Officer whilst studying law part time over 6 years. Before pupillage Lydia was seconded to work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council on the pre-charge bail provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017. Lydia’s arguments were successfully used to make changes to the bill prior to royal assent. Lydia’s guidance document to implementation was disseminated to UK police forces and used by BBC reports on the impact of pre-charge bail.


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Harry Wiltshire

Call: 2015


Harry Wiltshire

Bath University, BA Hons Business Administration

GDL and BPTC, BPP Leeds

Middle Temple, Harmsworth Scholar

Legal Aid Supplier Number  02GCI 

 

Harry is experienced in representing both Claimants and Respondents in the employment tribunal, he regularly appears in cases dealing with unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, unlawful deductions, discrimination, whistle blowing and employment status.

Harry accepts  instructions in private law children matters. He regularly deals with contested final hearings and multi day finding of fact hearings, including issues such as domestic violence and relocation.

Harry is developing a growing matrimonial finance practice, he is regularly instructed to undertake Financial Dispute Resolution Appointments and Final Hearings.

Harry is registered with the Bar Council to undertake direct access work.

Harry is a member of Broadway House Chambers Business, Property and Probate Team. Prior to Pupillage Harry ran his own business, he has a strong understanding of the pressures involved in the management of a SME and is comfortable dealing with commercial disputes.

Prior to pupillage Harry competed as a professional athlete. Harry is Deputy Head of Sports, Media and Entertainment Team.  He has gained experience of contractual disputes and disciplinary proceedings in the sporting arena.  He has also been involved in the representation of athletes in anti-doping and disciplinary proceedings before governing bodies, Sports Resolution UK and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.


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Anna Sutcliffe

Call - 2015


Anna Sutcliffe

BPP University; BPTC; Outstanding

University of Cambridge, Fitzwilliam College, BA (Hons) Law; 2.1

Qualified Family Mediator

Family Law Bar Association

Resolution

Honourable Society of Middle Temple (Astbury Scholarship – 2014)

 

Anna is a specialist family law barrister who has maintained a deliberately mixed practice encompassing matrimonial finance and both private and public law children work. This enables her to advise clients on all aspects of their family law case, particularly where different areas of family law overlap. Anna spent the first 9 years of her practice at a leading family law set in London and she has experience appearing at all levels up to and including representing clients in the High Court. She is equally happy appearing in her own right or being led as junior counsel.

Anna also conducts private FDR hearings (with experience as both counsel and pFDR “judge”), and is a qualified mediator for both children and finance matters.

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Paul Dormand

Call: 2013


Paul Dormand

BPP Manchester – GDL

Manchester Metropolitan University – BPTC

BPP Cohen Scholar

Middle Temple Harmsworth Scholar

 

Paul Dormand is a member of the Family Law Team at Broadway House Chambers.

 “I am using Paul on a tricky Private Law Children matter and I am very impressed with his teamwork approach. We are a small practice and it is very good to have Counsel who engage with their instructing solicitor throughout the life of the case” – Solicitor

"Paul Dormand is excellent at what he does and also an amazing person. He is very thorough, understanding, honest, trustworthy and his ability to relate to and empathise with others is remarkable. I highly recommend Paul for he is an excellent barrister and truly a genuine person. Paul has been so patient with me in this difficult time. He took the time to hear all of my concerns and clearly, concisely outlined all the different courses of action including the positives and negatives with each choice. Working with Paul was incredibly easy. He listened attentively and made me feel at ease. I could not have asked for better representation. Thank you" Client Feedback

Before coming to the Bar, Paul worked as a professional musician and teacher, performing with orchestras and ensembles all over the world.


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Jenna Chaplin

Call: 2015


Jenna Chaplin

University of Sheffield, LLB Hons 2:1

University of Law, BPTC Very Competent

Middle Temple

 

Jenna specialises in Private Children cases and Financial Remedy. Jenna is known for her sensitive client care, her tactful negotiation skills and her robust approach in court. Jenna prides herself on her hard-working nature, thorough preparation and attention to detail. 

Jenna has a busy private children practice and has a strong track record for achieving excellent results for parents and wider family members. Jenna is regularly instructed to represent clients in complex private children cases involving serious allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and parental alienation. Jenna appears in disputes regarding domestic and international relocation.

Jenna has a broad range of experience representing both Applicants and Respondents at all stages of financial remedy proceedings including final hearings. Jenna has experience in dealing with cases involving intervenors, wanton dissipation and hidden assets. Jenna is happy to advise in conference and in writing.

Jenna also accepts instructions in regulatory law, having previous experience whilst on secondment with a solicitors firm and subsequently in chambers.

Jenna joined chambers following successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Peter Hampton and Matthew Rudd. Prior to completing her pupillage, Jenna worked at a prestigious law firm in London.


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Keith Allen

Call: 2017 (Solicitor 2004)


Keith Allen

Deputy District Judge 

Mental Health Tribunal Judge

 

Keith was called to the Bar in 2017 having qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and then a solicitor advocate in 2011.  Keith has appeared on behalf of defendants at the Crown Court since 2011 and since being called to the Bar accepts instructions as either prosecution or defence advocate.


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Paul Canfield

Call: 2019


Paul Canfield

Master of Laws, University of Law, Birmingham (2017-2018)

Bar Professional Training Course, University of Law, Birmingham (2017-2018): VC

Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law, London (2015-2017): Commendation

Member of The Free Speech Union

North Eastern Circuit

Master of Science, Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester (2014)

Legal Aid Number: 02HCX

 

Paul is a Grade 2 prosecutor and practices in crime.

He appears regularly in the Crown Court for both the prosecution and defence, and has recently appeared in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division, to represent a client in an Attorney General’s Reference in 2024.


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Nicola Hoskins

Call: 2019 (Solicitor 2004)


Nicola Hoskins

North Eastern Circuit

Vulnerable Witness Trained

Gray’s Inn

CPS Grade 3

Nottingham Law School – LL.B (Hons) 2.1

Guildhall University, London – Legal Practice Course, commendation

Admitted as a solicitor February 2004

 

Nicola is a member of the criminal team and prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court in all areas of crime.  

Nicola is a Grade 3 prosecutor.

Before coming to the Bar, Nicola was a solicitor and was admitted in 2004.


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Fen Greatley-Hirsch

Call: 2018


Fen Greatley-Hirsch

LLM Legal Practice (Barristers) – BPP Law School

Adv. LLM Public International Law – Leiden University

LLB Law with French Law – University of Warwick

ADM-ODR International Qualified Civil Commercial Mediator

Baron Dr ver Heyden de Lancey Prize (Middle Temple)

The Queen Mother Scholarship (Middle Temple)

White Rose (WRoCAH) Doctoral Scholarship (Arts and Humanities Research Council)

Grade 3 Prosecutor

 

Fen joined Chambers in December 2020 after completing a common law pupillage under the supervision of Giles Bridge and Paul Smith.

He accepts instructions in family and criminal cases and is available for consultation in conference or written advice.

Fen’s practice is shaped by his experiences in academia and working in client-facing roles with a several national and international charitable organisations, including Citizens Advice Bureau, the Free Representation Unit, and Nightline.

This work put him in regular contact with individuals from all walks of life and particularly vulnerable populations, young people, persons with disabilities and mental health conditions, and non-native English speakers. As a result, Fen understands and responds to a wide range of client needs. He approaches all matters with the utmost commitment to client care and is often praised for taking the time to ensure clients’ questions and concerns are addressed and that they feel fully represented.

Fen’s academic research focuses on issues of mental and legal capacity in criminal law using vulnerability theory. He has served on the editorial board of academic journals, worked as a research assistant for an NGO conducting strategic human rights litigation, and delivered papers at academic conferences around the world. As such, he is is able to build and present complex information and arguments in a clear and accessible way.


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Lucy Coen

Call: 2019


Lucy Coen

BPTC, BPP Leeds, 2017–2019 (Very Competent)

GDL, University of Law, 2015–2017 (Distinction)

MA Peace Studies, University of Bradford, 2011 (Distinction)

BA Modern History and Politics, University of Liverpool, 2007–2010 (2:1)

Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Family Law Bar Association

 

Lucy Coen is an Immigration specialist at Broadway House Chambers.

Lucy accepted tenancy at Broadway House Chambers after successfully completing her pupillage in December 2020 under the supervision of Giles Bridge and Paul Smith.

Lucy was called to the Bar in 2019 after completing the BPTC part-time at BPP Leeds. Prior to the Bar, Lucy worked for a number of years in a variety of roles in the not-for-profit sector, including working as an immigration caseworker, an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor [ISVA] and a support worker at a national children’s charity. As such she has wealth of experience working with a range of people and is particularly adept at communicating with lay clients.


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Emily Hughes

Call: 2014


Emily Hughes

Year of Call: 2014

Inner Temple Scholar

BPTC, BPP Leeds 2013-14 (Very Competent) 

LLB Law, University of Leeds 2010-13 (2:1)

 

Emily accepted tenancy at Broadway House Chambers in December 2021 after successfully completing her Civil and Family Law Pupillage.

Emily has a busy practice and is available to take instructions in all areas covered by the Business, Property and Probate Team and Family Team.


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