Wilberforce Chambers is a prominent Barristers’ Chambers based in the heart of Hull Old Town, established in 1952 and recognized as the largest and most established set in the Humber area. With a team of 41 dedicated practitioners, the chambers specializes in criminal, family, civil, and regulatory law, offering both publicly and privately funded legal advice and advocacy. Their central location ensures accessibility to law firms in Hull City Centre and strong connections with the South Bank legal community.
Renowned for their professional and client-focused approach, Wilberforce Barristers have over 65 years of experience and are known for their strength in depth, flexibility, and ability to match clients with the right advocate for each case. They regularly appear before Magistrates’ Courts, Family Proceedings Courts, Crown and County Courts, the Supreme Court, and various tribunals. The chambers is highly regarded for its loyal relationships with regional solicitor practices and its commitment to efficient, responsive service through a skilled clerking team.
Services Offered
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Children (Public) Law
- Children (Private) Law
- Family Finance Law
- Court of Protection Law
- Civil Law
- Regulatory Law
- Legal Advice
- Advocacy
- Representation in Magistrates’ Courts
- Representation in Family Proceedings Court
- Representation in Crown Court
- Representation in County Courts
- Representation in the Supreme Court
- Representation in Tribunals
- Publicly Funded Work
- Privately Funded Work
Wilberforce Chambers serves clients throughout England and Wales, with a strong focus on the Humber region and Hull area. Their barristers are members of professional associations such as the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA), and the chambers is frequently recommended in legal directories such as the Legal 500 for its exceptional advocacy and client service.
