Christopher Carr

D v G

This case involved significant assets held in the UK, Italy and central Asia valued at over £10 million. Chris acted for a senior and successful director in a private equity firm whose income was well over £1 million per annum. The case involved consideration of whether substantial investments in private equity co-funds were matrimonial in character and the disputed ownership of substantial property investments abroad.

K v K

Chris acted for the husband in the CFC in a case involving a complex financial services business valued at over £30m, owned in large part by the husband, and with the husband earning a significant income from post separation endeavour. Chris appeared against King Counsel.

Arbitration

Chris appeared in this three day arbitration where both parties were high profile, household names with a substantial income derived from work in Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia.

B v L

Chris represented the husband at the four day final hearing in the CFC. The husband was a successful trader with a substantial income, with assets held in the UK and the US, whose former spouse suffered a severe disability which prevented her working following separation and who was represented by the Official Solicitor.

Chris prepares thoroughly and picks up on detail. He is knowledgeable, sensible and pragmatic in his approach and will be robust where needed. He is a strong advocate, is tactical, and superb in cross-examination and summing up, leading the judge through the evidence and his client’s case. He is good with clients, approachable, down to earth, sensitive and gives clear advice. He is always helpful with his instructing solicitor and goes above and beyond to assist. Chris is praised for his 'measured and authoritative advocacy'. Legal 500 2024

Chris Carr is an excellent advocate, who provides very considered and thoughtful advice on tricky matters. He's extremely well prepared and has sound judgement. Chris is really good at cross-examination and the overall preparation of cases. He's really good with clients too.Chambers UK 2023

Chris has an amazing eye for detail with a calm and thoughtful approach. He is very good in court if the matter proceeds to trial, and always fights hard for a client.’ Chris is ‘a creative strategic thinker who focuses on delivering a solution in complex and demanding circumstances’ and specialises in family finance cases, mostly in the Central Family Court. Legal 500 2023

He is unflappable, stealthy in his approach and fantastic on his feet. Superb client manner. Extremely thorough, well prepared, efficient and user-friendly. Chambers UK 2021

Chris is a secret assassin – unassuming in his mannerisms and approach, but really lethal. He's never intimidated even against very experienced counsel, and his attention to detail is second to none. If he doesn't know it, it isn't worth knowing. Chambers UK 2019