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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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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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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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Edward Sullivan

Call: 2015


Edward Sullivan

Qualifications: LLB Hons: 2:1

Qualifications: BPTC: Very Competent

Memberships FLBA and Inner Temple

 

Edward has a busy practice covering all areas of family law with a focus on disputes relating to children.   

Before pupillage, Edward commenced his legal career as a court clerk at Leeds Magistrates' Court. He then progressed to the role of a justices' legal adviser with His Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) in Sheffield Magistrates' and Family Court, advising magistrates on law and practice in Criminal and Family Law. Edward's legal training was overseen by experienced justices' legal advisers and the Judicial College.

Edward completed a family law pupillage in Sheffield under the tutelage of the head of the family law team. 


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Jon Flaherty

Call: 2019


Jon Flaherty

Newcastle University – LLB – 2:1 (2017)

University of Law, Leeds – BPTC – Very Competent (2019)

University of Law, Leeds – LLM – Distinction (2019)

 

Jon commenced pupillage in September 2021 under the supervision of Rachel Mellor and has since gained experience in all aspects of Employment and Family proceedings. Jon started tenancy on 1st September 2022.

Jon studied law at Newcastle University from which he graduated in 2017. Throughout his studies he was heavily engaged in advocacy based competitions, winning both the Senior Mooting Competition and Senior Client Interviewing Competition, as well as representing the University externally. He was also elected as the Master of Moots, a role requiring the training of students and judging of moots. In his final year, Jon was asked by the University to take on a paid role as a seminar leader in the Peer Assisted Student Session scheme, which involved preparing and leading seminars based around the equity module.

Before starting the BPTC, Jon worked as a paralegal in the Commercial Dispute Resolution department of a Leeds based law firm. His work included advising clients, drafting and filing of claims, assisting with litigation and the enforcement of judgments. While on the BPTC Jon volunteered at the Citizens Advice Bureau, advising and assisting clients in the Employment Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal.

Prior to the commencement of pupillage, Jon operated as a freelance advocate on the North and North-Eastern Circuit for two years. This involved representing clients in a wide variety of civil matters including mortgage possessions, landlord & tenant, personal injury, RTAs, consumer credit, insolvency, small claims disputes and procedural applications. Jon also represented clients in the Employment Tribunal during this period in unfair dismissal matters.


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Josephine Garvey

Call: 2022


Josephine Garvey

University of Law (Leeds) BPTC – Very Competent (2021)

University of Law (Leeds), Legal Practice LLM, Distinction (2021)

University of Sheffield, LLB Law (European and International) 2.1 (2019)

Grays Inn

 Member of the Family Law Bar Association.

 

Josephine joined Broadway House Chambers as a tenant in September 2024, following successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Nick Power.

Josephine accepts instructions across all areas of family law and has been instructed in matrimonial finance, private law children, public law children and injunction matters.


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Thomas Pickles

Second Six Pupil | Call: 2023


Thomas Pickles

University of Hull – BA (Hons) American Studies (First Class)

University of Leeds – MA Race and Resistance (Merit)

Leeds Beckett University – Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction)

University of Law, Leeds – Bar Practice Course (Very Competent)

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Family Law Bar Association

 

Tom commenced pupillage in September 2024, under the supervision of Guy Swiffen and Christopher Styles. His practice is in Family Law and is accepting instructions on all matters of Public Children Law.


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Talia Meer

Second Six Pupil | Call: 2024


Talia Meer

University of Liverpool LLB – 1st Class (Honours)

Nottingham Law School – BTC/LLM

Gray’s Inn

FLBA

 

Talia has undertaken a busy first six under pupil supervisors Dornier Whittaker and Kerry Barker. Talia accepts instructions in all Family Law matters including financial proceedings, private and public children proceedings and injunctions.

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Alex Verdan KC

Door Tenant - Call: 1987 | Silk: 2006


Alex Verdan KC (Door Tenant)

B.A. (Hons)

Dip. Law

Deputy High Court Judge 2009

Recorder 2004

Editor Butterworths Family Law Service

Arbitrator

Mediator

 

Alex Verdan KC specialises in complex and serious children cases, particularly those involving high conflict, relocation, child fatalities, significant injuries and serious abuse. Alex also has extensive experience in Inquiries.

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Alex Verdan KC practises from 4 PB in London, where he has been Head of Chambers since 2002.


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