Deborah’s formidable reputation as a family law barrister precedes her. She specialises in matrimonial finance, particularly “big money” cases. She also handles private law children matters, pre-nuptial agreements and Inheritance Act disputes.

Educated at Wycombe High School and the University of Exeter, Deborah was called to the Bar in 1981 and became a QC in 2006. During her 30-year career, she has appeared in numerous major / high profile cases and is renowned as a very tough opponent in Court.

She consistently rates extremely highly in legal directories. For example:

"A heavyweight QC with a long pedigree of work on major cases, she gets to the core of a case at frightening speed and is a very tough negotiator."
Chambers & Partners, 2011

“An extremely successful and effective advocate”
The Legal 500, 2011

“An extremely effective advocate who is climbing to the top of her profession. Peers view her as a dangerous opponent and clients admire her ‘tenacious and forceful’ approach.”
Chambers & Partners, 2010

“A ‘firecracker of a barrister’ she ‘is a robust advocate’ who will fight her client’s corner and gee them up if necessary. She is famed for her tenacious style and uncompromising approach. ‘You need shin pads and ear muffs to deal with her, but there’s no denying she is effective.’”
Chambers & Partners, 2009

Deborah lives in London with her twin teenage sons. When she can squeeze in some leisure time she enjoys theatre, watching football, kick boxing, fly fishing and travel.

Notable cases

AR v AR [2011] AER (D) 241 (Oct)

Golubovich v Golubovich [2011] AER (D) 72 (Apr)

Golubovich v Golubovich [2010] EWHC 2267 (FAM)

FZ v SZ & Anr. [2010] AER (D) 189 Jul

Golubovich v Golubovich [2010] AER (D) 136

VB v JP [2008] 1 FLR 742

P v P [2008] 1 FLR 742

North v North [2008] 1 FLR 158

C v C [2009] 1 FLR 8

MacFarlane v MacFarlane; Parlour v Parlour [2004] 1 FLR 893