Solicitor at Barr Ellison LLP

Karen Anker

Solicitor - Divorce & Family Law

SRA ID: 152867

Karen qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and has specialised in family breakdown arrangements throughout her career. She works closely with her clients dealing with divorce, separation, child disputes, contact arrangements, cohabitation breakdown and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Karen’s experience is focused on high net worth individuals with significant company, property trust or pension assets. She also deals with all aspects of children matters including applications to remove from the jurisdiction. As a collaborative lawyer, Karen brings specialist resolution skills to her practice but is equally competent in a courtroom scenario. Karen joined Barr Ellison in 2016 having headed up the Family Law Department for 15 years in her previous firm. Karen is a Resolution-accredited specialist in the areas of complex financial remedies and children.

39 Parkside, Parker's Piece, CB1 1PN

Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

5.0/5 16 Client Reviews 16
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16 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Hitesh Patel
Hitesh Patel Added 8 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Barr Ellison LLP
April 18, 2024 20240418150933

Quick and professional

5

I worked with Karen to have a document drawn up. She was knowledgeable and experienced which meant for a quick and efficient process. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 19 April, 2024

Dear Hitesh Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. Karen Anker and her team are more than pleased at your positive feedback and that they have done their job well. We provide a broad range of legal services and if we can assist in any way in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Barr Ellison Law

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H Stroude
Verified H Stroude Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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October 06, 2023 20231006121632

Customer review

5

I asked for advice regarding a family matter. The advice I had was honest and helpful and the assistance with bringing the matter to a close was efficient and I felt confident that my interests were being taken care of well.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 06 October, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review to Barr Ellison - Karen and the Family Team are so pleased that you have received the high quality service which you deserved. If ever we can assist in anything else, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Barr Ellison Law

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Ms C
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September 21, 2023 20230921132911

Review of Karen Anker

5

I would highly recommend Karen. I left an abusive partner with a young child and my ex’s behaviour was very unpleasant and challenging throughout the divorce process. I went through a child arrangement order hearing and a financial hearing and Karen was fantastic throughout, going on occasions above and beyond. I had frequent contact with Karen due to my ex’s behaviour and she always replied swiftly to emails and was available to talk to on the phone where needed. The information she provided was always well thought through, thorough, sound, to the point and extremely beneficial. In addition, when an action on her behalf was agreed such as writing to my ex’s solicitor she often wrote the first draft that same day or the day after. Her client care was also outstanding and I felt I always knew what was happening or going to happen and generally felt well looked after throughout the process. This excellent communication really made the whole stressful process much easier to deal with and was a send. I was represented in court by barristers sourced by Karen. All 3 of my barristers were highly complementary of Karen’s outstanding work, which I think speaks volumes of Karen’s abilities. I was recommended Karen by a friend and I will definitely return to Karen if the need arose.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Karen Anker. It is very much appreciated. Karen and the team were delighted to receive your feedback, which truly makes a real difference. Barr Ellison Law

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Clare Sharp
Verified Clare Sharp Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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November 10, 2021 20211110072126

Karen Anker

5

Karen was firm & extremely knowledgeable which was exactly what I needed going through my divorce. Karen explained the legal side & my options clearly when I couldn’t think clearly & doubted myself.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 10 November, 2021

Dear Clare We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, and we are delighted that you received the service which you are entitled to expect. Should you ever have any type of legal question in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Barr Ellison Law

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Jake
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October 18, 2021 20211018154835

Helpful and supportive

5

I can’t thank Barr Ellison enough for the constant help and support they have offered me. Karen is fantastic and extremely efficient. She has been honest with me from the get go about outcome and cost.
I would highly recommend karen and her team.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 20 October, 2021

Thank you Jake for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased that you have received the service which you deserve. We have of course passed your comments to Karen, who is delighted with your feedback. If ever you have any legal questions in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Barr Ellison Law

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Duncan
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May 10, 2021 20210510134518

Karen has been very professional and I am always impressed by the timely manner in which she responds to correspondence.

5

She is pleasant to deal with, while at the same time inspiring confidence that she can be robust if the task calls for it and that she knows what she is talking about.

In general I find Barr Ellison to be professional and competent, and yet their pricing does not make them inaccessible, which to my mind makes them excellent value for money. They are now the first law firm I will approach whenever I'm in need of legal services.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 10 May, 2021

Dear Duncan It is genuinely pleasing that you are happy with the service you have received. Thank you for taking to trouble to provide this positive feedback, which is very much appreciated. If we can ever assist in anything else, we would be more than pleased to hear from you. Barr Ellison Law

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Becky
Verified Becky Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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March 15, 2021 20210315103038

Divorce

5

Excellent service.
Superb support with my divorce.
Working with me to explore all the options that were available to me, which were very clearly explained.
We had many challenges and inconsistencies, which were not helped in with a pandemic, making the process longer than needed. However I always felt assured that my case was important, was being handled professionally and was kept informed about the developments.
I have had an outstanding service and our recommend them to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 15 March, 2021

Dear Becky Thank you for taking the time to review your divorce service by Karen Anker and the Family Team - it is really appreciated. We are delighted that you have received excellent service despite the pandemic, a service which of course you deserve. Karen really appreciates your feedback and the knowledge that she has delivered on your behalf. If ever you have any queries in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Barr Ellison

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R Added 4 years ago Report to admin
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October 19, 2020 20201019010000

Divorce

5

Karen, I must record my gratitude to you and the other members of Barr Ellison staff who provided me with such efficient and sensitive help through this distressing and sleep-debilitating divorce.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

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H
H Added 4 years ago Report to admin
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August 12, 2020 20200812010000

Straightforward and transparent

5

Thank you for the work you have done for me, Karen. I have very much appreciated your straightforward and transparent way of working .

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Emma
Emma Added 4 years ago Report to admin
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June 22, 2020 20200622010000

I highly recommend

5

Karen Anker at Barr Ellison was superb - knowledgeable, supportive and able to provide strong leadership when needed. I highly recommend her.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

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Barry
Barry Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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March 01, 2022
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Barry

5

Karen was a great help to get me through my divorce.
Always gave sound honest advice even if it was things that you didn't want to hear.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 02 March, 2022

Thank you Mr Parker for taking the time to leave a review - it is very much appreciated. We are pleased that you have received the service which you deserve. Your comments have been passed to Karen Anker who is really delighted to hear of your positive feedback. If you should ever need legal advice again, please do get in touch and we will do our utmost to assist. Barr Ellison Law

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Emma
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October 27, 2017
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Emma

5

Karen Anker at Barr Ellison was superb - knowledgeable, supportive and able to provide strong leadership when needed. I highly recommend her.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 27 October, 2017

Thank you for the recommendation Mrs Windred. Very much appreciated and valued. We will make sure to pass your comments to Karen. Barr Ellison

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Stuart
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May 12, 2017
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Stuart

5

Barr Ellison handled my divorce. I can't recommend Karen Anker highly enough for her professionalism, efficiency and patience in explaining the process and resolving the points of conflict during the negotiations. I was kept fully updated with progress and costs, and I appreciated her realism in advising me the best approach to take within the law and my situation regardless of how difficult it was to hear sometimes.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 12 May, 2017

Thank you Mr Gibbons. We really appreciate you letting us know about your positive experience and it is heartening to hear of Karen's skill. We will be sure to pass your comments to Karen Anker. Barr Ellison

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jenny
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April 21, 2017
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jenny

5

Marion Tucker (now retired) and Karen Anker gave me wise advice and support during a long-drawn-out and very unpleasant divorce. I am very grateful to them, especially as they had to put up with such rudeness from the other party. I would recommend Karen without hesitation.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Anker

A representative from Barr Ellison LLP responded to this review on 21 April, 2017

Thank you very much for your positive feedback, Jenny. It is very much appreciated and of course has been passed on to Karen Anker. Barr Ellison.

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About Karen Anker

Karen qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and has specialised in family breakdown arrangements throughout her career. She works closely with her clients dealing with divorce, separation, child disputes, contact arrangements, cohabitation breakdown and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Karen’s experience is focused on high net worth individuals with significant company, property trust or pension assets. She also deals with all aspects of children matters including applications to remove from the jurisdiction. As a collaborative lawyer, Karen brings specialist resolution skills to her practice but is equally competent in a courtroom scenario. Karen joined Barr Ellison in 2016 having headed up the Family Law Department for 15 years in her previous firm. Karen is a Resolution-accredited specialist in the areas of complex financial remedies and children.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Karen Anker

Address

Barr Ellison LLP

39 Parkside

Parker's Piece

CB1 1PN



Phone 01223 417200

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

02/12/91

08/03/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Barr Ellison

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