Christopher Sharp KC - Court of Protection
Call: 1975
Silk: 1999
Inn: Inner Temple
Judicial Office: Recorder (2004), Deputy High Court judge (Family Division)
Christopher is thorough, tenacious, precise, and measured.”
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Christopher is an extremely well-regarded family silk who frequently handles disputes relating to the division of significant assets. ‘He is always thorough in his preparation, is a strong advocate and clients love him.’ ‘Christopher was clear in his communications at all times and retained a great amount of detail about the facts of the case.’ ‘He is a very diligent and amazing barrister’.”
Christopher has a penetrating intellect and an ability to analyse and dissect the most complex issues quickly and comprehensively.”
Christopher is very knowledgeable and has brilliant advocacy skills. He is helpful and always on hand. It is obvious he puts in so much effort to everything he does. He is forensic in his approach to documents and excellent at cross-examining witnesses at trial. He is very easy to deal with and always well prepared.”
Christopher is a first-class advocate. He is very bright, strong on detail and ferocious.”
An outstanding advocate with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and infallible judgement.”
Appointments:
- Visiting Fellow UWE
- Elected a Bencher of the Inner Temple in July 2016
Qualifications & awards:
- MA (Oxon)
Professional memberships:
- Family Law Bar Association (Founder Chairman of Bristol branch)
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
Additional information:
Christopher was a founder member of St John’s Chambers and former Deputy Head and Head of Chambers between 1988-2008.
Christopher Sharp KC is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.