Dominic Brazil
barrister
Call: 1995
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Dominic is a family law specialist who also has expertise in dealing with disputes involving co-owned property. He is regularly instructed by intervenors in matrimonial finance cases.
He is a leading junior in matrimonial finance cases who has been ranked in band 2 in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. He has particular experience of dealing with financial remedy cases involving pre-nuptial agreements, international elements including jurisdiction disputes and other potentially complicating factors such as trusts (both UK and international), bankruptcy, partnerships and companies.
Whilst matrimonial finance cases are a principal area of practice, Dominic also has significant experience of Children Act disputes (both Private and Public Law) and Schedule 1 Children Act Cases.
After attending Oxford University (Worcester College), Dominic studied to be an actor and theatre director at Webber Douglas Academy in London. He was called to the Bar having been awarded an Asbury Scholarship and a Harmsworth Exhibition by Middle Temple.
Specialist in:
HA and EN [2025] EWHC 48 (Fam)
Al-Saeddy v Musawi [2011] 2 FLR 287 Dominic, for the Respondent, argues whether the Petitioner is entitled to a decree of divorce based upon a dispute arising over a marriage ceremony in Damascus in March of 1996.
F v F (Divorce: Jurisdiction) [2009] 2 FLR 1496
RK v RK (Financial Resources: Trust Assets) [2013] 1 FLR 329 In this financial remedies case, Dominic on behalf of the wife sought provision from the husband the could only be met if the trustees of trusts (of which the husband was a beneficiary) were to make the resources available.
F v F (Pre-Nuptial Agreement) [2010] 1 FLR 1743
Dorney-Kingdom v Dorney- Kingdom [2000] 2 FLR 855
What the directories say
“An expert in matrimonial finance, but who also handles a wide array of other family work including private law children matters….Very precise in his advice, and also easy in his manner and well able to relate to his clients. The Legal 500 2014
“Dominic Brazil is always on top of his papers, however complex and is a great tactician in finance cases. [He] is also applauded for his strength in cases with international elements, and for his approachable style and great client care. He is well liked by judges, even in places such as the North Eastern circuit which is not his usual stamping ground.” Chambers and Partners 2015
‘Dominic Brazil has a broad family practice and noted expertise in matrimonial finance cases. Sources attest that he “provides novel and ingenious solutions to complex cases,” and further comment that he has a “very approachable” persona and works well with lay clients.’ Chambers and Partners 2014
Publications
Blackstone’s Guide to Civil Partnership Act 2004
‘Child Maintenance by the Back Door Mortgages and Schedule 1 Act (May 2024)’
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Data Protection
Dominic Brazil's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) registration number is ZB539853.
Please see here for his Data Privacy Notice.