We’re delighted to announce that two outstanding family barristers, Peter Mitchell KC and Amber Sheridan, have joined our ranks thereby taking our overall number of members to 52.
Recognised for our unrivalled strength in depth and quality across all levels of call, we continue to build on our reputation as the preeminent set in family law. The arrival of Peter and Amber, from 29 Bedford Row, further enhances our already distinguished expertise in matrimonial finance, children cases, civil partnership and cohabitation proceedings, and wider family matters including dispute resolution, ensuring clients continue to receive exceptional advocacy, advice and resolution in even the most complex and high-value cases.
Peter, who was called to the Bar in 1996 and took silk in 2020, is acknowledged as one of the top family barristers, having appeared in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal in a series of landmark cases including Agbaje, Sharland, Prest, Brack and Hart. Specialising in complicated, high-stakes financial cases, often involving intricate asset structures, jurisdictional disputes and disclosure issues, he combines sharp legal intellect with outstanding advocacy and client care. Additionally, Peter is an acclaimed private FDR evaluator known for his ability to achieve settlement in the hardest fought matters.
Amber, who was called in 2008, is a sought-after family barrister with a busy practice spanning all aspects, but with a speciality in financial claims, including Schedule 1 provision. She has developed notoriety in cases with international dimensions, regularly appearing in difficult Part III MPFA 1984 proceedings, and has a sideline in advising in professional negligence claims. Amber also has a formidable record of promoting settlement when she sits as a private FDR evaluator.
The addition of Peter and Amber heightens our status yet further as the destination of choice for practitioners who wish to develop their careers within a chambers synonymous with excellence, collaboration and a forward-thinking approach.
Steve McCrone, Senior Clerk, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Peter and Amber to chambers. Both of them have a superlative standing in the profession and a proven track record of success in the family law field. Their arrival augments our internationally renowned reputation, allowing us to provide clients – primarily high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals – with an even greater breadth of support. We look forward to working with them as they continue to flourish and expand their practices.”
The move marks another step in our sustained growth, reinforcing our position at the very forefront of family law, both in the UK and globally.
