Briony Palmer

Since completing pupillage at 3 Dr Johnson's Buildings, Briony has appeared at all levels of court up to and including the High Court. She is acutely aware of the emotional pressures faced by all clients involved in litigation and is noted for her friendly, resourceful and cost-conscious approach in both family and civil matters.

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Inner Temple – July 2009 call
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Degree/University
BA Hons (Oxon) – 1st class
MSt (Oxon) – Distinction
Dip Law (City)
BVC (City)
Scholarships/awards/prizes
Inner Temple – Philip Teichman Benefactor's Award
Inner Temple Exhibitions for GDL and BVC
Toynbee Hall ASG Debating Cup Winner
Arts and Humanities Research Council Master's Studentship
Styring Scholarship
Memberships
Inner Temple
Family Law Bar Association
Areas of Practice
Family
Adoption
Ancillary Relief
Care Proceedings
Children Act Matters
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Provision (Inheritance Act)
Trusts of Land

Civil
Contract and commercial disputes
Harassment
Insolvency
Landlord and Tenant
Personal Injury
Social Security Tribunal
Languages
French (conversational)
Outside Interests
Before her pupillage, Briony volunteered weekly at Toynbee Hall Free Legal Advice Centre and debated with their Advocacy Support Group. She is a keen violinist and currently plays in a céilidh band.
 

Jones v Kernott

For Chancery and family practitioners dealing with cohabitation claims the wait is over: the Supreme Court finally handed down its Judgment in the eagerly awaited case of Jones v Kernott on 9th November 2011.  The latest in a long line of judicial efforts to grapple with the problems created by co-ownership of property, the main impact of the judgment will be in 'joint names' cases.

Luke Barnes and Mark Jones give their initial reaction.

 

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Direct Public Access

Chambers has a commitment to offering direct public access. 

As at 21st January 2012 some 19 members of Chambers are licensed by the Bar Council to accept instructions in appropriate cases directly from members of the public.

Members are able to accept such instructions in both our core practice areas of Family and Civil work.

For more information please contact the clerks.

 

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