The 2026 listing of leading Birmingham Family Law Barristers details counsel practising within the areas of Domestic & International Matrimonial Finance Law matters in the Birmingham & Midlands legal market who have been identified by Birmingham’s family law solicitors and their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Law Barristers in the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area, identified by fellow Birmingham & Midlands Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published April 2025
Kings Counsel – Leading
Elizabeth McGrath KC, 3PB
Vanessa Meachin KC, 3PB
Kings Counsel – Recommended
Tim Bowe KC, St Ives Chambers
Lorna Meyer KC, No 5 Barristers Chambers
Junior Counsel – Leading
Andrew Day, St Ives Chambers
Michelle Friel, No 5 Barristers Chambers
Jonathan Nosworthy, St Philips Chambers
Junior Counsel – Recommended
Juliet Allen, St Philips Chambers
Victoria Edmonds, St Phillips Chambers
Holly Hilbourne-Gallop, St Ives Chambers
Charmian Jackson, St Ives Chambers
Femi Ogunlende, No 5 Barristers Chambers
Nicholas Starks, St Ives Chambers