Chris Barber
Chris is Managing Director of the firm and works alongside the Family Law team at Robertsons, bringing a calm, direct approach to some of the most difficult moments in people's lives. Whether that's a complex financial settlement, a dispute involving children, or navigating a high-value divorce, his focus is always on resolving matters as quickly and constructively as possible.
About Chris
Chris studied Law and French at Cardiff University and the Université de Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens, France, before completing his Legal Practice Course in Bristol. Having spent time living and working in France, he returned to Wales and joined Robertsons, initially working in the property department before undertaking his training contract and qualifying in 2011.
Over the course of his career Chris has handled all aspects of contentious work, including civil litigation and employment matters. He became the firm’s first qualified mediation specialist — an area he has developed significantly — and has also published a book on business law. Having been appointed a Director, he now serves as Managing Director, overseeing the strategic direction and daily operation of the firm alongside his fee-earning practice.
Family law is at the heart of everything Chris does. He specialises in complex financial cases, cohabitation disputes, and children matters for divorcing couples and partners — including those in same-sex relationships. He has a particular strength in high-net-worth matters, and clients consistently praise his depth of legal knowledge, his focus on resolving matters quickly and amicably, and his ability to cut through legal complexity without losing sight of the human dimension of each case.
Recognised in The Legal 500, Chris holds Resolution specialist accreditations in both Financial Remedies and Children Law, and is an accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator. He is working towards his accreditation in Mediation for family law. He is also a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children. His approach — described by The Legal 500 as ‘approachable and calming’ — reflects a genuine commitment to helping clients find resolution even in the most difficult of circumstances.
Areas of expertise
"The 'approachable and calming' Chris Barber heads up the team that is increasingly well geared up to handling family matters for high-net-worth clients."
— The Legal 500 UK 2023
What clients say about working with Chris
“Working with Chris really made my already stressful process so much easier. After enquiring via an email, he reached out the same day and managed to book me in to meet in person.”Morgan M
“Robertsons Solicitors helped me with a name change, and their service was outstanding. Chris was especially helpful - easy to talk to, understanding of my complex situation, and always available when I needed him.”Mr Maddock Change of name
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