George specialises in matrimonial finance, Schedule 1 and co-habitation disputes. He is also instructed in private law children proceedings, and as a private FDR evaluator.
George advises and acts in all aspects of matrimonial finance and related enforcement, as well as TOLATA 1996 and cases pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. George was junior counsel (led by James Turner KC) in the Supreme Court case of Gohil v Gohil [2015] Fam.89 (CA); [2016] A.C. 849 (UKSC).
George regularly advises and acts in all types of private law children case, including:
- Child arrangements
- Internal and external relocation
- Change of school
- Change of name
- Fact-finding hearings
George is available to conduct private FDRs.
Reputation & Awards
"He brings a forensic mind and charming manner to all that he does." "George is brilliant in money cases."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“He brings a forensic mind and charming manner to all that he does.” “George is brilliant in money cases.” – Chambers & Partners, 2025
“He is a smooth talker with both judge and opponents alike.” “Clients listen to him, respect him and hang on his every word.” – Chambers & Partners, 2025
“He puts them quickly at ease with his great sense of humour and his attention to detail.” – Chambers & Partners , 2025
“George is great with clients and fills them full of confidence.” “His position statements are literary masterpieces.” – Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Erudite and thoughtful, he takes a very considered and novel approach to his cases.” “A fierce advocate who staunchly defends his client’s position.” – Chambers & Partners, 2025
“Very responsive and communicative, he reads and prepares thoroughly, and has a clear idea of the case and the goals he wishes to achieve. He has gravitas in the courtroom.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2024
“His seemingly mild and polite countenance conceals an extremely quick mind and tactical nature.”…“George is excellent with all technical issues and his calm demeanour and assured submissions make him a powerful advocate.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2024
“George Gordon is very calm, measured and easy on the ear as an advocate. His well judged submissions are calm and incisive – he could make anything sound thoroughly reasonable.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2023
“George is an excellent barrister. He makes clients feel at ease and explains things to them clearly and concisely in a way they can understand. He’s a go-to for financial work and is highly recommended.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2023
“George Gordon has a real eye for the detail and a calm approach that inspires confidence.” “He is calming, personable, understanding and reassuring with clients.” “He is technically minded but has the ability to put that knowledge into practical, commercial outcomes.”
– Chambers & Partners, 2022
Awards and Scholarships
- Queen Mother’s Scholarship (Middle Temple, GDL year)
- Benefactors Scholarship (Middle Temple, BVC year)
- Access to Justice Foundation Student Prize
- Inter-Law Schools Advocacy Competition
Education
- Sevenoaks School (Pipemakers’ Scholar)
- University College London (B.Sc Psychology)
- City University (GDL)
- BPP Law School (Bar Vocational Course)
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association