Welcome to Northampton Chambers

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As the oldest and most established Barristers' chambers in Northampton, we are committed to delivering standards of excellence.

We provide our clients with expert legal guidance tailored to their needs, offering them...

Strength

We are fully committed to meeting our clients' specific needs, ensuring continuity by keeping cases with the instructed Member of Chambers until completion whenever possible.

Professionalism

We uphold integrity in every aspect of our business, offering the convenience and accessibility of local chambers, supported by our friendly, dedicated, and approachable team of clerks and administrators.

Excellence

However we are instructed, we strive to deliver the highest quality legal advice and representation to our valued long-standing clients, new instructors, and members of the public.

Clarity

We ensure the information we provide is clear, helping clients gain a thorough understanding of each case while guaranteeing our expertise and full attention throughout proceedings.

Strength

We are fully committed to meeting our clients’ specific needs, ensuring continuity by keeping cases with the instructed Member of Chambers until completion whenever possible.

We uphold integrity in every aspect of our business, offering the convenience and accessibility of local chambers, supported by our friendly, dedicated, and approachable team of clerks and administrators.

Professionalism

Excellence

However we are instructed, we strive to deliver the highest quality legal advice and representation to our valued long-standing clients, new instructors, and members of the public.

We ensure the information we provide is clear, helping clients gain a thorough understanding of each case while guaranteeing our expertise and full attention throughout proceedings.

Clarity

Our proud history

As the oldest and most established Barristers’ chambers in Northampton, we trace our origins to the 1970s, when barristers from Birmingham and London set up an independent practice. Since then, Chambers has proudly maintained its distinct identity.

Conveniently located in the heart of Northampton’s town centre, we are just a short walk from the Northampton Combined Court Centre and the Magistrates’ Court. Since moving to our home at 10 Spencer Parade in 2011, we have continued to grow, always prioritising our clients’ needs.

With barristers committed to going the extra mile, we combine a long and proud history with the vision and adaptability needed to thrive in a constantly evolving legal landscape.

While maintaining our status as a common law set, we place particular emphasis on family law and remain dedicated to both publicly and privately funded work. Our practice spans the Midland and South Eastern Circuits, including courts in central London.

Practice Areas

We value a personal approach, with our team well-equipped to discuss past, current, or potential cases with instructing solicitors. We provide honest advice on the most suitable counsel for each case, tailoring our recommendations to meet the specific needs of every individual matter.

Public Law

Family public law, also known as child protection law, is a branch of law that focuses on the well-being and safety of children. It involves government agencies, primarily social services, and the courts in cases where a child’s welfare is at risk

Family public law, or child protection law, is designed to protect children. It addresses situations where a child’s well-being and safety are at risk and involves government agencies like social services and the courts. We can help you understand your rights and responsibilities within this legal framework.

Private Law

Private family law is one of the principal areas of our services, that focuses on disputes and legal matters between family members. Unlike public family law, which involves government agencies like social services, private family law deals with issues like divorce, financial settlements, and arrangements for children after the separation of parents, including where the children live and how much time they spend with the other parent.

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Our private family law services help individuals navigate the complexities of family disputes. We handle matters ranging from divorce and financial settlements to arrangements for children, including where they live and how they spend time with each parent.

David J
"If you find yourself needing expert representation, I recommend Northampton Chambers. They handled my family law case impeccably."
Heather M
"Most helpful and courteous."
Rainbow
"Great barristers and clerks."
Malcolm B
"My own experience of using Northants Chambers was extremely positive the advice I received from Robert Pettit was amazing , he guided me through 2 court hearings and I got a brilliant result in court thanks to him . I highly recommend there services and would suggest anyone who wants a case resolving quickly to use them"
Charlie H
"Joshua Longhorne was recently my barrister for my FDA and FDR hearings. Before both hearings I spoke with Josh who was warm and personable, and I felt he had a really thorough understanding of my case. He was realistic with me throughout and at the FDR negotiated robustly, which ultimately resulted in me leaving with a signed settlement agreement I was over the moon with. When writing the draft Josh was incredibly meticulous and explained everything thoroughly to me. Thank you Josh for your hard work with my case."
Julles
"Lydia Bonnefoy-Jenkinson represented my partner and I as grandparents by successfully securing a Court Order that allowed for contact with our grandson to be resumed. As a disabled client, Lydia always ensured my impairment was accommodated at all times. Her attention to detail was outstanding as was her commitment to reach a positive outcome that was child-centred throughout. Her ability to argue her points in court, both in writing and verbally, were delivered in a highly persuasive and professional manner. She was most approachable and easy to talk to. We highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking legal representation in the Family Courts. Thank you Lydia."
Richie W
"Robert was very reassuring and professional throughout the time we spent with him. He was truly exceptional and we are both very thankful we chose him to represent us. Brilliant service from start to finish. Highly recommended."