Gillon is a specialist family law practitioner recommended by The Legal 500 and by Chambers and Partners in both Matrimonial Finance and Children categories. He accepts instructions via solicitors and, where appropriate, directly from a client via public access. His practice has a strong emphasis on financial remedies and disputes between cohabitants involving trusts of land. He also has wide experience in cases involving dissipation of assets, financial provision for children and foreign elements. He is available to provide advice, to draft court documents, and to provide representation at court in relation to all areas of family financial disputes and disputes about arrangements for children, including representation of parents who are fighting to ensure appropriate contact with their children.
What the directories say
“Gillon is a clever barrister that brings a lot of skill to his cases and much good humour and humanity.”
“His air of confidence and calm nature reassures clients and puts them at ease.”
“He’s quietly assured and he fights hard for his clients.”
“Gillon is a dynamic advocate.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025
“Gillon is always well-prepared, pragmatic and considered in his advice. He is a dynamic, polished and persuasive advocate.”
Legal500 2025
“He’s outstanding on paper and is incredibly confident and articulate on his feet.”
“Gillon Cameron has a very good feel for final outcomes and is excellent on cross-examination.”
“He is very good with clients and keeps them fully apprised of what’s going on. His particular skill is that he’s really good at breaking down the issues into an intelligible form for the layman.”
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Gillon is a brilliant barrister. He is intelligent, has great client care skills and is a talented advocate. Judges hang on to his every word because he is persuasive and firm without being aggressive. ”
Legal500 2024
“He’s always immaculately prepared and has a wonderful manner with clients.”
“Gillon Cameron’s intelligence is remarkable. He grasps complex issues rapidly and his cross-examination skill in hearings is extremely impressive.”
Chambers & Partners 2023
“Gillon is an impressive advocate. He provides clear strategic advice which clients can understand. He is approachable to solicitors and makes himself available whenever needed.”
Legal500 2023
“Has particular expertise in matters involving complex asset and business structures and is an expert on company valuations and detailed accounting. He is well equipped to handle cases with international dimensions.”
“Thorough, considered and sensitive with vulnerable clients.”
“He is personable and approachable but always protects his client’s interests and fights for them where appropriate.”
“A razor-sharp, erudite and persuasive advocate, who is well prepared and inspires confidence.”
Chambers & Partners 2022
“An unflappable junior who is respected by his peers.”
Legal500 2022
“Extremely conscientious, thorough, and measured with clients.”
“He prepares his cases exceptionally well, and his paperwork is thought through and well argued.”
“Gillon has a keen intellect which really enables him to get into the meat of a case.”
Chambers & Partners 2021
“With clients he comes across as thoughtful and measured. In court he is sharp and tenacious. I like the combination and so do clients.”
Legal500 2021
“Super bright and sensible, he produces immaculate written work and is very confident and capable. He cares about the end result and doing an exceptional job for every client.”
“A hugely effective advocate who is very good under fire in court. He prepares so diligently that he never loses points of law.”
Chambers & Partners 2020
“He is a calming influence on a case with a good eye for detail.”
Legal500 2020
“Gillon is hard-working and excellent on the detail.”
“A very suave individual, who is very charming with both clients and judges.”
Chambers & Partners 2019
“He is a brilliant tactician” – tier 4
Legal500 2018
“He gives clear advice in conference to clients, is empathetic, and has a good grasp of the detail in a case. His advice is digestible and whatever the opposition has to say he remains calm.”
Chambers & Partners 2018
“He is an assertive advocate and good with clients” – tier 4
Legal500 2017
“Very able and offers quality representation.” Chambers & Partners 2017
“An extremely well-prepared barrister, who has a wonderful manner with the court and a great clarity of expression.”
Legal500 2016
“He takes time to understand a client’s case, and identifies the best approach.”
Legal500 2015
“He’s very well prepared and isn’t ruffled by judges or benches being fairly direct with him.”
“Very good at calming down an irrational opponent or an anxious client.”
Chambers & Partners 2015
“Gillon Cameron
debuts in this year’s rankings. He has a strong, broad-ranging family law practice, that is predominantly focused on matrimonial finance work.”
“He is a knockout … He is thorough and able, and provides quality”
Chambers & Partners 2014
Reported Cases
He has appeared on numerous occasions in the Court of Appeal and his reported cases include
Re C (A Child) Conduct of Hearings [2006] EWCA Civ 144;
Whig v Whig [2007] EWHC 1856 (Fam)
Re K (Adoption: permission to advertise) [2007] 2 FLR 326
Oxfordshire County Council v X, Y & J [2010] EWCA Civ 581
Chiva v Chiva [2014] EWCA Civ 1558, Re G (A Child) [2015] EWCA Civ 834
Patrick v McKinley [2015] EWCA Civ 1582
D v D [2016] EWHC 3546 (Fam), C v C [2017] EWHC 1691 (Fam)
AA v AHM [2020] EWFC 95
Aldoukhi v Abdullah [2021] EWHC 3086 (Fam)
Professionals Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Data Protection
Gillon Cameron's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) registration number is Z8200045.
Please see here for his Data Privacy Notice.
