Biography:

Ian Kennerley is a partner in the firm and a barrister of 27 years experience, who provides in-house counsel, advice and advocacy to the Silk team in relation to all areas of family law.

Ian was called to the Bar in 1983 and is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.

He is recognised in legal guides as one of the leading family practitioners on the North

Eastern circuit and specialises in providing advice and advocacy in all aspects of family and matrimonial law. He has particular expertise in complex and high value financial matters.

Chambers UK (2011) says Ian is lauded by clients for his attentiveness and his personable approach to matters: "He is not bombastic or pompous in any way."