About
Described as ‘advancing his client’s case sensitively but with complete fidelity to his instructions,’ Adrian brings empathy and reassurance to cases, turning down the temperature in even the most acrimonious circumstances. He prepares every case to the finest detail and presents them in court with measured and intelligent advocacy.
Experience
Adrian practises exclusively in financial remedies and matters relating to divorce with particular experience in matters involving complex pension assets, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and applications for financial relief after foreign divorce under the Matrimonial Family and Proceedings Act 1984. He also appears in cases involving disputes between cohabitants under TOLATA 1996 and applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. Adrian also conducts Private FDRs.
Outside of a chambers, Adrian is also a mentor with Bridging the Bar, partnering with over 70 chambers and the Supreme Court to provide mentorship and work experience to aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds.
Adrian also accepts instructs via the Bar Public Access Scheme.
Practice Areas
Finance and Private Client
Education and Professional Memberships
BA (Classics), University of Warwick: First Class
LLB, City University London: First Class
BCL, Brasenose College, University of Oxford
BPTC, City University London: Very Competent
Lincoln’s Inn
Family Law Bar Association
Resolution
Scholarships and Prizes
Lord Denning, Lord Haldane and Hardwicke Scholarships (Lincoln’s Inn)
First Class Prize (University of Warwick)
First Class Prize for Obtaining First Class Results (City University, London)
Martin Dockray Memorial Fund Price for top GELLB Student (City University, London)
GELLB Scholarship (EU and Home) for Best GELLB Part 1 Results (City University, London)
Publications
“Adoption: A Vision for Change” – Permanency and “the last resort”:
http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed160338
“Adoption and The Children and Social Work Bill”:
http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed163244
“Examining No-Fault Divorce”
“Child Contact Interventions”
