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Rhys Taylor is a specialist family barrister in the area of money and property disputes following family relationship breakdown.

In the field of financial remedies, he has a recognised and sought-after specialism dealing with pensions on divorce. He is very well versed in cohabitant disputes or disputes involving third party rights in financial remedy cases. Rhys also has extensive experience dealing with complex assets, businesses and trust structures.

Rhys has significant experience in cases involving business interests, trust structures, and pensions. He is widely recognised for his work in this area, regularly instructed in high-value and technically challenging disputes.

Alongside his work as counsel, Rhys is a qualified IFLA arbitrator and mediator, and offers Early Neutral Evaluation (private FDRs) in both financial remedy and TLATA cases.

Rhys is in demand as a speaker and educator. He lectures extensively, including for the Judicial College, with a particular focus on pensions and family finance.

With a deep understanding of the law and a practical, solutions-focused approach, Rhys is trusted by solicitors and clients alike for his insight, technical expertise, and for bringing clarity to complex financial cases.

Expertise

Rhys advises and represents clients in financial disputes arising from divorce and separation, including high-value asset division, pensions, and business interests. He is also experienced in claims under TOLATA and Schedule 1 of the Children Act, often acting in cases involving cohabiting couples or complex property arrangements.

As a qualified mediator, Rhys helps separating couples reach practical, lasting agreements without going to court. He is known for his calm, focused approach and ability to navigate emotionally charged situations with clarity. His work spans both financial matters and child arrangements, including cohabitation and property-related disputes.

Additional Information

  • Recorder (Family)
  • Deputy High Court Judge
  • LLB (Hons), Reading University (1995)
  • Family Law Bar Association
  • Dobson v Griffey [2018] EWHC 1117 (Ch) – Sole name TLATA dispute.
  • Goodyear v Goodyear (Deceased) [2022] EWFC 96 – Barder application to set aside pension sharing order where wife died before order implemented.
  • The Family Court Practice (Red Book)
  • Financial Remedies Journal
  • Co-author Pensions on Divorce: A Practitioner’s Handbook (fourth edition due 2025)
Rhys Taylor *

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"Rhys Taylor is a well-respected barrister known for his financial family practice and particularly for his significant expertise dealing with pensions on divorce."


Chambers UK 2023

"If I have something really technical or niche, I go to him." "He is really committed."


Chambers UK 2022

"Rhys Taylor continues to be a leader. His work, particularly on pension advice, has made him streets ahead."


Chambers UK 2021

"He is known throughout the country as being a pension specialist in the field of financial remedies."


Legal 500 2021

"Is simply one of the brightest and most impressive juniors in family finance and cohabitation cases."


Legal 500 2021

"An excellent knowledge of law and procedure that is used both tactically and effectively. A first choice and a reliable choice."


Legal 500 2021

"He is always very, very well prepared." "He's very knowledgeable, especially about pensions."


Chambers UK 2020

"Particularly notable for agriculture-related financial remedy work."


Legal 500 2020
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