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Beth is a specialist family law barrister at St John's Chambers, Bristol. Before joining St John’s Chambers Beth completed pupillage at 1 Hare Court in London where she obtained extensive experience in financial remedy proceedings and is comfortable handling complex financial structures and settlements. Before commencing pupillage Bethany completed a University of Oxford Bachelor of Civil Law dissertation on the court assessment of Gillick competence. She has also worked as a children’s rights research assistant.

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Danny is the Practice Manager at 36 Family and is a fully qualified Barristers Clerk. He has over 20 years experience and joined 36 Family in May 2013, having already clerked at other leading sets of chambers. His main responsibilities include managing his team of clerks, ensuring they maintain their high standards of service and business development.

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