Walnut House

Chambers is delighted to announce that Hugh Cornford has recently been appointed Head of Chambers. Hugh will be ably assisted by Deputy Heads, Dan Pawson-Pounds (Head of Crime) and Laura Searle (Head of Family).

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Our Commitment

Established in 1972 and positioned in the heart of Exeter, we are well placed to serve the South West and further afield across a broad range of disciplines at all Court levels.
Our goal is to encourage diversity and accessibility whilst being fully committed to providing high quality, accessible and practical advice and advocacy. Our Barristers and staff are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.

Criminal Law

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Criminal Law

Walnut House is blessed with some serious talent at both the senior and junior ends” Chambers Directory 2007. With two QCs and fourteen junior barristers based at Walnut House and specialising in criminal work, we are one of the leading West Country sets.

Civil Law

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Civil Law

The members of our Civil Team offer expertise over a broad spectrum of civil law. We have a particular emphasis on Personal Injury, Contract and Commercial, Land and Property, Professional Negligence, Landlord & Tenant, Planning and Housing.

Family Law

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Family Law

The members of our Family Team offer a comprehensive range of services across all aspects of family law. Our barristers are instructed to appear in all the Family Court Centres in the South West as well as in the High Court and Court of Appeal; and offer a consistent and high quality level of representation and service.