Richard Anelay KC
Call 1970 | Silk 1993
LEGAL 500, 2024
Extensive experience in silk in large scale matrimonial finance, public and private law child cases and criminal work. Specifically – public law child cases involving all types of harm for LAs, parents and guardians. Private law children work concerning living arrangements, international relocation, adoption and child abduction and criminal work, including serious fraud, murder and sex abuse.
Extensive experience as a Deputy High Court Judge, Recorder and Deemster (IOM) including Financial Dispute Resolution hearings, matrimonial finance, public and private law children, adoption, permanent relocation abroad and child abduction cases.
Reputation & Awards
"Richard is a serene, authoritative and powerful advocate."
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS 2025
“Richard is a serene, authoritative and powerful advocate.” – Legal 500 2025
Richard is extremely knowledgeable about the law relating to children. He is a calm, charming and robust advocate who gets to the point in a way that everyone can understand.’ – Legal 500, 2024
‘Richard’s diligence and attention to detail are his key strength. He has a good grasp of the multiple documents and complex chronology.’
– Legal 500, 2023
‘His knowledge base of the family justice system and its development over the years adds so much to his work and that level of experience is irreplaceable.’
– Legal 500, 2021
‘Is a thoughtful and thorough advocate; a force to be reckoned with in negotiation. He is very respected by the Bar and bench alike.’
– Legal 500, 2021
‘ Continues to be a commanding voice in court. ’
– Legal 500, 2020
‘ Inspires the utmost respect from judges and his opposition. ’
– Legal 500, 2020
‘a very solid, very senior silk, who has been there, seen it and done it’
– Chambers & Partners, 2018
‘Truly excellent’ (children law) & ‘Excellent’ (divorce and finance)
– Legal 500, 20018
Education
Council of Legal Education London
Bristol University BA in Classics and Philosophy
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Darlington
State primary school in Darlington
Professional Memberships
FLBA
Resolution
SE Circuit
Sussex Sessions Bar Mess
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