Chambers & Parners Quotations

2011 'This firm fields a small but high-quality family team. It regularly acts for wealthy, high-profile individuals such as premiership footballers. Sources commend the partner-led, cost-effective service that it offers. "The whole group is genuinely committed to saving clients' costs. "Christine Barker" has both good common sense and a real instinct for the right outcome." She is praised for her determined approach to high-value ancillary relief.

2010 "The Family team is known for its quality service and attention to details. "It's effective, efficient and - in comparison to other city centre firms - offers very competitive rates". Christine Barker combines a wealth of experience with a steely determination to get the job done in a proactive and commercial manner" Associate Emma Gill is positive, enthusiastic and technically adept".

2009 "A "straight-talking, friendly bunch," this team enjoys a solid reputation for managing all aspects of private family work. It has recently expanded due to client demand and now houses four professionals. The team acts for local clients as well as those from further afield - handling matters for clients in such diverse localities as Cyprus, Dubai and the USA - and can draw on the resources of its private client department to offer additional advice on property and tax issues.  Christine Barker is admired for her straight-talking and pragmatic approach to family law: "She calls a spade a spade," say peers."

2008 "This "understated" firm may be "small but it has a good team and does good work", according to commentators. The team at Laytons undertakes a wide range of work including divorce, financial provision, cohabitation and children work. Sources declare that Christine Barker is "frank, honest and will do the best for her clients" whether undertaking divorce, matrimonial finances or private law children work.