Natalie is an established family finance practitioner and is sought out for her expertise in this field, having been consistently ranked as ‘Tier 1’ or a ‘Leading Junior’ in legal directories in the area of divorce and financial remedy.
Natalie also has notable expertise in certain niche areas of civil law: those being Court of Protection, public law and human rights cases involving children.
“Natalie goes above and beyond, providing an excellent service all around.”
“She is outstanding for complex financial matters. Her thoroughness, knowledge and attention to detail are second to none.”
“She is very well prepared and has an excellent client manner.”
(Chambers UK Guide)
Natalie is ranked as a Band 1 Practitioner in the Chambers UK Guide (Wales & Chester Circuit, The Bar – Family, Matrimonial Finance) and as a Leading Junior in Divorce and Financial Remedy in the Legal 500.
“A specialist in her field and a phenomenal advocate. Her ability to dig out gold nuggets in cases that can turn the case on its head is second to none. Clients feel confident and at ease with her. Her cross-examining in court is a joy to watch.”
“She confidently deals with the most difficult of cases, providing realistic and sensible advice to clients and managing expectations. Natalie is also very proactive in settling cases, particularly at the FDR stage. She is the barrister you want on your side.”
(The Legal 500)
Natalie is an experienced financial remedy practitioner and attracts high net worth cases, including those with companies, taxation and trusts issues, including assets or trusts situated outside of the jurisdiction.
She has particular experience in dealing with agricultural property/businesses on divorce.
“She is outstanding for complex financial matters. Her thoroughness, knowledge and attention to detail are second to none.”
“She is very well prepared and has an excellent client manner.”
(Chambers UK Guide)
She has been praised for her detailed and forensic approach and her self-assured, confident manner, having represented a number of high-profile clients from the field of international sport, the arts and the media.
“A specialist in her field and a phenomenal advocate. Her ability to dig out gold nuggets in cases that can turn the case on its head is second to none. Clients feel confident and at ease with her. Her cross-examining in court is a joy to watch.”
(The Legal 500)
Natalie also provides advice to clients requiring pre-nuptial agreements, as well as to Deputies managing funds of protected parties in order to mitigate the effects of divorce.
Natalie has civil expertise; she regularly undertakes ToLATA / cohabitee claims.
She also has a niche practice in the Court of Protection, advising Deputies concerning the property and affairs of protected persons (particularly where there is a matrimonial/family law element), and in addition, in making applications to the Court arising from matrimonial settlements on behalf of Deputies.
She practises in the field of local authority liability arising from human rights breaches by public authorities in the discharge of their statutory duties to children and families.
Natalie is ranked in Band 1 of Chambers UK 2024 for matrimonial finance with the following testimonials:
“Natalie goes above and beyond for clients and is supportive of the instructing solicitor from start to finish.
“She is knowledgeable and you can trust her to do a really good job when instructed.
“Her attention to detail and ability to negotiate advantageous and cost-effective outcomes for clients is exceptional.”
Natalie is also ranked as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 2024 edition:
“Natalie is an extremely experienced and competent barrister who is very well-respected by the judiciary in South Wales and beyond.
“She confidently deals with the most difficult of cases, providing realistic and sensible advice to clients and managing expectations. Natalie is also very proactive in settling cases, particularly at the FDR stage. She is the barrister you want on your side.”
Chambers UK 2023 record an experienced junior (Band 1) who is particularly well known for taking on high net worth financial remedy cases.
“Natalie goes above and beyond, providing an excellent service all around.”
“She is outstanding for complex financial matters. Her thoroughness, knowledge and attention to detail are second to none.”
“She is very well prepared and has an excellent client manner.”
“She tailors her advice to clients very well and can explain complex issues easily.”
“Natalie is thorough, meticulously prepared and has a down-to-earth client manner.”
The Legal 500 2022 recommends Natalie as a Leading Junior in Divorce and Financial Remedy, citing her as:
“A specialist in her field and a phenomenal advocate. Her ability to dig out gold nuggets in cases that can turn the case on its head is second to none. Clients feel confident and at ease with her. Her cross-examining in court is a joy to watch.”
Previous editions of the Legal Directories (Chambers UK and Legal 500) say:
“She is a brilliant barrister and unmatched in the area of complex and high net worth financial matters.”
“She is thorough, very well prepared, proactive and very efficient.” “She is my top choice. She is practical, thinks about settlements and has one eye on the bigger picture.”
“Experienced junior who is particularly well known for taking on high net worth financial remedy cases. She also handles local authority care work, and has notable expertise in cases involving the Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.”
- Deputy District Judge, Wales Circuit (2011)
- Under Sheriff of Gwent (2023-)
- Oxford University – B.A. Hons Literae Humaniores
- U.W.E. Bristol – Post-graduate Diploma in Law & Bar Vocational Course
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