Professional Practice

Alexis is joint Head of Chambers (together with Nicholas Allen KC). She has specialised in divorce and matrimonial financial claims (including financial claims for children) for more than 30 years. The backbone of her work is complex financial remedy cases, although she does some children (mainly re-location) work. Alexis has a reputation as a tough negotiator, managing cases in a constructive basis to minimise litigation, but essentially, is recognised in all the directories as a formidable litigator. She was nominated as Family Silk of the Year by Chambers & Partners in 2020. Alexis is a qualified arbitrator (Finance) through the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators scheme. She was originally appointed as a Crown Court Recorder in 2010 and since 2014 sits as a Recorder in the Family Court (in both public and private law). Alexis is regularly instructed to conduct Private FDR Appointments.

• Recommendations

  "Alexis Campbell is grace personified."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "An elegant performer, she is a head above so many other barristers."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "She is bright as a button and always has the respect of the court."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Her cross-examination skills are legendary."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "A very skilled advocate, who has incredible insight into judges' views."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "She is never fazed."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Alexis is kind, measured and sophisticated in her approach."

  Chambers and Partners 2025

  "Alexis is a formidable barrister. She is very much at the top of her game."

  Legal 500 2025

  "She displays humanity whilst remaining impartial, and has both huge intelligence and the ability to knuckle down into the detail."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Alexis Campbell is one of the most respected finance silks in family law, who is making a name for herself in ADR."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "Alexis is a go-to silk. She is utterly brilliant, fiercely intelligent and is seemingly able to predict almost precisely what a judge will decide on any issue. She is articulate and unflappable in court and has the respect of the judiciary."

  Legal 500 2024

  "She's very personable, which is very helpful for clients."

  Chambers and Partners 2024

  "A great advocate who is measured and has the ear of the court." "She combines having her finger on the pulse of family law with understanding the subtleties of litigation." "A fearless advocate with a great eye for detail, who is practical and empathetic with clients.

  Chambers and Partners 2022

  " An outstanding silk. She has an incredible ability to make clients feel at ease and supported, and is a fierce yet charming advocate in the court room. "

  Legal 500 2022

  "Incredibly hard-working and practical, she's a considered, eloquent and persuasive counsel, who knows how to manage client expectations." "Alexis is tenacious in court and doesn't take any prisoners."

  Chambers and Partners 2020

• Notable Cases

  • Re C (A Child) (Financial Provision)
    [2024] EWFC 115
    
  • DH v RH (No.4) (Costs)
    [2024] EWFC 114
    
  • DH v RH
    [2024] EWFC 79
    
  • DH v RH
    [2023] EWFC 210
    
  • Horohoe v Horohoe
    [2020] EWFC 102, [2020] All ER (D) 158 (Nov)
    
  • Re Z (a child) (Schedule 1: legal costs funding order; interim financial provision) X v Y
    [2020] All ER (D) 140 (Nov) & [2020] EWFC 80
    
  • Villiers v Villiers
    [2020] UKSC 30
    
  • A v BCD & London Borough of Islington
    [2020] EWCOP 1
    
  • Re V
    [2017] 1 FLR 1083
    
  • JL v SL (No.3)
    [2015] 2 FLR 1220
    
  • JL v SL (No.2)
    [2015] 2 FLR 1202
    
  • JL v SL
    [2015] EWHC 360
    
  • AS v JS & Others
    [2013] EWHC 1699 (Fam)
    
  • Sharma v Sharma and others
    [2012] EWHC 2529 (Fam)
    
  • Laing v Laing
    [2007] 2 FLR 199
    
  • Martin-Dye v Martin-Dye
    [2006] 2 FLR 901
    
  • Re G
    [1997] Court of Appeal 2468
    

• Publications and Lecturing

  • Alexis lectures routinely within the UK and around the globe, to specialist family lawyers directly and on behalf of the industry main publishers, (At a Glance, Family Law, Family Law Journal, White Paper, etc). Alexis is also responsible for preparing key papers and lectures on behalf of the Judicial College, the body responsible for judicial training for judges.  

• Personal Information

  Married, with 2 children. Lives in London. Enjoys sailing, travelling, making wine and drinking it.