Family

St Philips Family is one of the largest specialist family law groups in the country, offering exceptional depth of experience across children, finance and domestic abuse work.

Our barristers advise and represent clients across three core practice areas: family finance, private law children and domestic abuse, and public law care and adoption. Whether the case involves complex financial structures, the most serious allegations in care proceedings, or an intractable contact dispute, we provide the calibre of advocacy and advice that these cases demand.

Family cases are uniquely complex. They require looking backwards into the past and forwards into the future, often at the same time. The decisions made can affect families for generations. That complexity calls for barristers who are not only exceptionally able, but accessible and approachable. Our clients, the legal directories and the reported cases all confirm that St Philips Family delivers on both counts.

“The clerks are consistently helpful, approachable, and professional, providing clear guidance on availability, fees, and case management. They are responsive and make the process of instructing counsel straightforward and efficient. Their support is a real strength.” – Legal 500 2027

“St Philips is the go-to chambers in Birmingham with top-class barristers, but having top class barristers do not make the chambers alone – it is also having top class clerks.” — Legal 500 2026

“St Philips Chambers is a strong set with an excellent reputation on complex cases.” — Legal 500