Deepak Nagpal KC

2025

“He thinks about everything and has a huge brain which he uses to great effect in order to produce great results.” Chambers & Partners, 2025

“Deepak Nagpal has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.” Chambers & Partners, 2025

“He adopts a charming and approachable style, which makes him well liked and admired in equal measure.” Chambers & Partners, 2025

“Deepak has a phenomenal understanding and knowledge of family law.” Chambers & Partners, 2025

“He’s a super-smooth advocate, who’s fantastically bright and just brilliant in cases involving complex structures and international issues.” Chambers & Partners, 2025

“Deepak is a brilliant technical lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of jurisdictional issues and complex financial cases.” Legal 500, 2025

“Deepak is an absolutely sensational barrister. He is streets ahead of the competition in Hong Kong and has brought top-drawer, London quality to the local Bar.” Legal 500, Asia, 2025

2024

“A lawyer who displays attention to detail like no other. He is patient and able to obtain the ear of the client with ease.” – Chambers & Partners, 2024

“He makes the obtuse and impossible seem interesting and understandable.”…“He has a charming, understated advocacy style which is persuasive without being bombastic. He also brings great intellectual rigour to his cases.” – Chambers & Partners, 2024

‘Deepak has forensic attention to detail. His knowledge of international law is unmatched. He is hugely technical, works extremely hard and is all over the papers. He is a fierce advocate and a great team player.’ – Legal 500, 2024

2023

‘Deepak offers pragmatic ‘no nonsense’ advice in the most complex of cases, which is articulated with great clarity. He is exceptionally diligent and both his written notes and advocacy skills are first-class.” “Deepak Nagpal combines a deep technical understanding and ability to pick up on points others miss with an approachability and kindness that clients really warm to.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2023

‘Deepak has a fantastic eye for detail and is always on top of the figures. He takes care to prepare the case fully, and by doing so, puts the clients at ease. His advocacy is always calm, poised but persuasive; he knows how to get the ear of the judge by strategically presenting his case.’ – Legal 500, 2023

2022

‘Astonishingly bright. Never under-prepared and at ease with the most complex cases. A joy to work with.’ – Legal 500, 2022

‘Articulate and known for his sharp intellect.’ – Spears 500 ,Top Recommended 2022, Family Law Barrister

‘Deepak Nagpal, of 1 Kings Bench Walk, is a giant of his specialism. He frequently represents clients where billions of pounds are in the balance and speaks on points of law that turn the result of scores of cases to follow.’ – Spear’s Family Law Index: runners and riders

2021

‘Phenomenally intelligent and provides concise yet detailed advice on jurisdictional matters.’ ‘He has a forensic level of knowledge, particularly in the field of pensions and trusts.’ ‘His knowledge of the law is unsurpassed even by silks, and he picks up on really intricate, clever points.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2021

‘A classy advocate with an incredible intellect, and someone you would always want on your side in complex international ultra high net worth individuals cases.’ – Chambers Global Guide, 2021

‘For the big, scary case, everyone’s go-to, which is why he is probably so hard to get.’ – Legal 500, 2021

2020

‘Has an impressive intellect, phenomenal technical knowledge and superb advocacy skills – he’s fantastic on his feet.’ – Legal 500, 2020

2019

‘Top-drawer and a future silk. He is extremely bright and technically superb, and first choice for complex international cases. He’s an astute strategist who carefully looks at cases from every possible angle.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2019

‘A superb advocate – punchy, eloquent and very persuasive.’  – Legal 500, 2019

2018

‘Widely venerated for his acuity and encyclopaedic legal knowledge, and admired by instructing solicitors for his strong command of matters involving international jurisdictions. He boasts a number of appearances in headline-making divorce cases and is a regular fixture in the appeal courts, including the Supreme Court.
Strengths: ‘There is nothing he does not know about family law – he’s a walking bible of statutes and cases.’ ‘He’s a real asset in complex big money cases.’
Recent work: Instructed in the highly publicised divorce proceedings between Christina Estrada and Walid Juffali. He successfully resisted Juffali’s attempts to assert diplomatic immunity in the Court of Appeal and achieved a financial award of £75 million.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2018

2017

‘Frequently leads in substantial financial remedy proceedings, acting on behalf of public figures and other high net worth clients. He is also the sole family Treasury Counsel and so advises and represents the government on significant issues.
Strengths: ‘One of the most razor-sharp brains at the Bar. He thinks outside the box at all times.’’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2017

‘An excellent choice in cases where fine details matter.’ – Legal 500, 2017

2016

‘Very experienced at dealing with jurisdictional and other technical issues of matrimonial finance. Sources are eager to point out his intellectual prowess, and say that clients benefit from his straightforward, cerebral approach.
Strengths: ‘He is exceptionally clever, very good with figures and he has an exceptional grasp of the law. He is probably going to be a very young QC.’ ‘He is a real star. If you have a knotty jurisdictional or technical issue he would be a first point of call.’’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2016

‘An expert in offshore big money cases.’ – Legal 500, 2016

2015

‘Has great knowledge of matrimonial finance, and is frequently instructed by prestigious firms in relation to complex cases concerning jurisdictional disputes, substantial corporate assets and elaborate prenuptial agreements.
Strengths: ‘He has got a phenomenal brain’ and is ‘very good on obscure bits of the law.’
Recent work: Acted for a wealthy businessman in a case arguing the legal validity of an Islamic marriage ceremony in London and a talaq in Saudi Arabia.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2015

‘He is technically meticulous, and a tenacious advocate.’ – Legal 500, 2015

2014

‘A key part of the set’s superb matrimonial finance offering, Deepak Nagpal frequently handles cases involving high net worth and high-profile individuals. Many of his cases have international jurisdictional and offshore issues.
Expertise: ‘Probably one of the most intellectually able barristers of his generation.’ ‘He really thinks about cases and comes up with solutions no one thinks about.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2014

‘Deepak Nagpal is ‘particularly good on cases involving international elements’.’ – Legal 500, 2014

2013

‘Deepak Nagpal is one of the most highly regarded juniors at the Family Bar. He specialises in complex, high-value matrimonial finance disputes and is adept at matters involving offshore or international elements. His oral and written advocacy both elicit strong praise, with one respected silk commenting that ‘I rate him very, very highly indeed.’ –Chambers UK Bar, 2013

Deepak Nagpal is ‘particularly good on cases involving complex points and international elements’. – Legal 500, 2013

2012

‘. . . the ‘fantastic, young and outstanding’ Deepak Nagpal is a barrister whose reputation continues to grow. One of the brightest shining juniors at the London Bar, he has an ‘excellent brain, and takes the approach that the more complicated the case is the more he enjoys it.’ His main work highlight in recent times was his involvement in Radmacher v Granatino, where he represented the husband.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2012

‘Deepak Nagpal has ’a masterly command of both domestic and international law’.’ – Legal 500 2012
‘Deepak Nagpal has ‘a formidable intellect’.’ – Legal 500 2012

2011

‘Deepak Nagpal was recently instructed by Payne Hicks Beach to represent the husband in Radmacher v Granatino. Sources agree that ‘he has a fantastic brain such that the more complicated the case is, the more he excels’.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2011

‘Deepak Nagpal is ‘hardworking, bright and excellent value’.’ – Legal 500, 2011

2010

‘…no stranger to high-profile cases, something which could also be said of Deepak Nagpal. Nagpal acted in McFarlane, a case in which he demonstrated his trademark ‘thorough preparation and extensive powers of analysis’.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2010

‘Deepak Nagpal has a ‘fine intellect’ and ‘works superbly with leading silks’.’ – Legal 500, 2010
‘Deepak Nagpal is an ‘outstandingly brilliant junior who is particularly suited to complex international cases’.’ – Legal 500 2010

2009

‘Nagpal continues to cut his teeth on high-profile work and has been involved in landmark cases such as McFarlane v McFarlane.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2009

‘Deepak Nagpal is regularly recommended for his ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of the law’.’ – Legal 500, 2009

2008

‘. . . remarkable up-and-comer Deepak Nagpal continues to follow up his involvement in McFarlane with other very high-value matrimonial finance cases. He particularly impresses solicitors because ‘he really cares about what he’s doing, rather than his career progression’.’ – Chambers UK Bar, 2008

‘…Deepak Nagpal is also recommended.’ – Legal 500, 2008

2007

‘…Deepak Nagpal impresses with his ‘forensic mind’. – Chambers UK Bar, 2007

‘. . . Deepak Nagpal is a rising star commended as ‘hardworking, confident and intellectual’.’ – Legal 500, 2007