o For private FDR will depend on the particular case, but would start at £500 plus VAT. Each party would pay half of the fee, payable in advance.
o For Arbitrator will depend on the particular case, but would start at £500 plus VAT for an MPS Arbitration, or other matter that could be dealt with in a similar way, and £1,500 plus VAT per day for a final hearing, or trial type, Arbitration (inclusive or any preliminary ‘scoping’ hearing to agree issues, and final written Award). Each party would pay half of the fee, payable in advance.
Financial Arbitration Scheme: IFLA Financial Scheme since 2014: Children Arbitration Scheme since 2016
Email: c.oliver@derestreet.co.uk
Telephone: 0844 335 1551
DX: 61001 Newcastle
Fax: 0191 2610043
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Fees
Profession
Barrister. Called to the Bar, Middle Temple, 1990.
Specialisation in Family law, Family Finance Disputes and Intractable Child Arrangement Issues, Family Alternative Dispute Resolution (notably Family Finance and Children Arbitration and Collaborative).
Other
Senior Assistant Coroner, Durham and Darlington since 2011.
Assistant Coroner West Yorkshire (West) since 2019.
Member of Family Law Bar Association and Resolution. Regularly recognised in the Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 directories.
