James Roberts KC

Spear’s Review

James Roberts KC, joint head of chambers at 1 King’s Bench Walk, is commended by clients, fellow barristers and instructing solicitors alike.

Described as ‘approachable and responsive’ and a ‘brilliant advocate who has the ears of judges’, the experienced barrister has acted on a number of high-profile family law cases, many of which involve figures in the public eye and/or the division of UHNW assets in excess of £100 million.

A financial remedy specialist, Roberts also advocates non-court dispute resolution, and reports a private FDR judge settlement rate of over 90 per cent. All this while juggling a number of additional responsibilities: he was chair of the Family Law Bar Association from 2024 to 2025, is a founding board member of the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and serves as a part-time judge at the Central Family Court.

Notable case

BY v GC [2025] EWFC 397

Rank: Top Recommended

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