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29 April 2026
Issue: 8159 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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Merger at the Bar between 4 Brick Court & 42BR Barristers

Family law chambers 4 Brick Court will move to join 42BR Barristers this summer to create the largest single-site chambers in England and Wales, with more than 150 barristers

The marriage between the two sets will see 34 members of 4 Brick Court move to 42BR’s premises at Staple Inn off Chancery Lane, which houses 42BR’s 60 family law barristers.

Once the move is complete, 4 Brick Court members will practise under the 42BR flag, working with their existing clerks and maintaining existing relationships with clients.

Tina Cook KC, head of 42BR Barristers, said 4 Brick Court would ‘bring their excellent reputation and strong, established practices and we are committed to supporting their continued success from within chambers.

‘This is an exciting opportunity and cements our reputation as a centre of legal excellence.’

Isabelle Watson, head of 4 Brick Court, said it was ‘the beginning of a new and exciting chapter’.

Issue: 8159 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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