James Basden heads the clerking team and Grainne McGovern is the senior family clerk.
Members of Chambers act for individuals, companies, government bodies and local authorities, both locally and nationwide, many of whom can be instructed directly by non-lawyers, through the Public and Licensed Access schemes.
Chambers is based in Exeter, next to the Combined Court and Employment Tribunal, and incorporates specially designed mediation facilities.
Magdalen Chambers is a well-respected chambers operating out of Exeter. Members of the set are regularly instructed in financial remedy and private child law matters. Its barristers represent local authorities, parents and guardians in a range of complex matters including sexual abuse, non-accidental injury and care proceedings. The set is described as “excellent: friendly, helpful and efficient.”
Barristers regulated by the Bar Standards Board
It’s a great chambers with a number of strong counsel and really helpful clerks.
We are pleased to announce that Tanya has commenced her second six period within her pupillage specialising in the area of Civil Law. During her first-six, she has shadowed members of the civil team in housing, property litigation, contract, commercial, […]
We are pleased to announce that Ella has commenced her second six period within her pupillage specialising in the area of family Law. During her first-six, she has had the benefit of shadowing most members of the family team in […]
The President has given guidance as to the impact of breaches of the AAR 2005 on placement and adoption orders, and any potential routes to challenge such orders when breaches have occurred. Background: In May 2021 it was identified that […]
Postponed from April 2020, we are delighted to announce our conference at Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter. This full day event will be in person with the option of virtual attendance. We have our highly experienced members of the family team […]
The President has handed down his eagerly awaited judgment at the conclusion of the Somerset County Council Adoption Agency Regulations breaches litigation. Following procedural breaches relating to the proper preparation of child permanency reports coming to the attention of the […]
Informal loans are a regular part of Financial Remedy proceedings. It is extremely common to read a party’s Form E and see substantial loans from friends or family towards legal fees or family expenses including the family home or business. […]
Postponed from April 2020, we are delighted to announce our conference at Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter. This full day event will be in person with the option of virtual attendance. We have our highly experienced members of the family team […]
Gavin Collett is well regarded for his expertise in planning law, with particular specialist knowledge in highways and rights of way. He acts for local authorities, as well as developers and private individuals. He is the head of the administrative […]
Somerset County Council v NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group & Anor [2021] EWHC 3004: Elizabeth Willsteed appeared as part of the team representing the Guardians for the 10 children in this decision concerning the legality of placement orders made on […]