Two members of chambers appointed as Recorders
We are delighted to announce that two members of chambers, Tony Watkin and David Payne, have both been appointed to the post of Recorder,...
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David has been instructed in the full range of care cases, including those involving:
He has extensive experience of the many complex legal problems which arise in such cases, including:
David has been instructed in matters before the Court of Appeal and is regularly instructed in the High Court.
Notable cases:
Birmingham City Council v W & Ors [2018] EWHC 610 (Fam)
Re C (Children) [2008] EWCA Civ 1331
LLB (Hons) Law & Politics (Cardiff)
Qualified Pupil Supervisor
Family Law Bar Association
Midland Circuit
Grays Inn
Recorder (Wales) 2022 –Family Public, Family Private and Crime
Legal 500 2023: “David is always thoroughly and meticulously prepared. He is excellent with vulnerable clients and will always return helpful and detailed attendance notes to his solicitors.”
Legal 500 2022: “David is such a calm influence on proceedings and is able to grasp a difficult case quickly, even if instructed late. David’s advocacy and cross-examination style are the same. I am constantly impressed too with David’s written work and his position statements and skeleton arguments are always impressive and persuasive.”
Legal 500 2021: “A very smooth operator in court who quickly gets to grips with large complex matters.”
Legal 500 2019: “An outstanding trial counsel with exceptional analytical and technical skills.”
Legal 500 2018: “A thoughtful and thorough advocate.”
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We are delighted to announce that two members of chambers, Tony Watkin and David Payne, have both been appointed to the post of Recorder,...
Read moreDavid Payne and Dympna Howells were instructed on behalf of different parties in a case where Mr Justice Keehan considered whether the London Borough...
Read moreMatthew Maynard and David Payne appeared on behalf of the children and local authority respectively in the recently reported Court of Appeal decision in...
Read moreSt Ives Chambers is particularly well known for its family law expertise, which spans family finance, children and care matters………. Other key areas include crime and regulatory, commercial, Chancery and banking matters……Legal 500