Barbara Corbett

Heads a fantastic practice - not motivated by fee income but by doing the right thing, particularly for children in the case. Brings the right balance to clients particularly in difficult disputes

Barbara is solicitor of the highest calibre. I have found her to be incredibly efficient, prompt in her replies, helpful, supportive and patient. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to future clients.

A friend recommended Barbara Corbett to handle my divorce, I will be eternally grateful to my friend for this advice. My husband had started divorce proceedings in Jersey and I had been given some erroneous information regarding legal representation and domicile status. The UK law firm I had engaged felt I would be in a better position with a Jersey Lawyer and were unable to assist further with my case. I emailed Barbara in a bit of a panic and was amazed to see her response within a few hours. She was very knowledgeable and professional, she did her utmost to calm and reassure me that the divorce could be resolved in a straightforward manner. We arranged a meeting to discuss my options and during this meeting and subsequent communication, I felt Barbara showed genuine empathy and compassion to my situation. Barbara was very patient and discussed how the divorce process worked, she explained I needed to be realistic in my expectations but she had a quiet confidence that she would do her utmost to bring my divorce and financial settlement to satisfactory conclusion. The fees were fully transparent and fair, and payment options were also available. I would not hesitate to recommend Barbara Corbett or Corbett and Le Quesne to anyone looking for legal representation.

Barbara Corbett is an unusual lawyer. She is not motivated to make the most money she can for herself out of her client. The best outcome for the client is her driving force. She is approachable, personable, prompt in her response, but at the same time measured, with great attention to detail. She does not talk in 'legalese' for those of us who struggle with esoteric jargon, so one is not intimidated. I have yet to come across a lawyer who explains things so well and in so straightforward a way. Now you may assume, in view of the aforementioned qualities, that Barbara Corbett would be soft with the other side. That would be a false assumption, for I would be happy to pitch her against anyone.

Barbara Corbett is the best Lawyer. I have used 5 lawyers and spoken to many others. Barbara is a Force of Nature: compassionate, driven, outspoken and she knows the Law in Jersey and the UK inside out. I wished I had her advice at the beginning of my case. Barbara has won many Awards including Woman of the Year. She is an inspirational human being. In the time I have worked with her, she has shown her philanthropic nature again and again. I would recommend her highly.

Always a pleasure to deal with Barbara, competent and to the point, straight-forward and goal-orientated.

Very passionate, kind, heartfelt, goes all out for her clients' needs. Professional with a heart of gold. A wonder woman in my eyes! Thank for being my Lawyer, and helping me to become a stronger woman.

Barbara and all of her team at Corbett Le Quesne have not only acted professionally but have been responsive to my needs. When going through a divorce it is all so easy for it to become a "war of words". Barbara and her team break through this fee generating barrier to offer practical and timely advice. Above all you can tell that she cares about her client, their family and also the matter. For Barbara it is about resolution and minimal disruption which means that when there are children involved the impact upon them is minimised. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barbara as a thoughtful and professional lawyer.

Barbara is a skilled professional and combining a depth of experience with technical knowledge of family law. She is accessible and communicates in terminology that is accurate, easily digested and powerful. Perhaps even more significant than those vital things is that she is kind and her demeanour is calm. She truly wants things to be solved and possesses empathy as a natural trait, meaning that escalation of conflict is minimised in processes that by their very nature are already emotive and friction-filled. I highly recommend Barbara as a legal professional that can assist in solving complex emotive family problems.

Barbara has the skills, ability, experience, knowledge and professionalism that has given me the confidence to trust her with a matter that requires not only legal advice but sensitivity and wisdom to develop a strategy that prioritises the need to consider above all else the impact on the wider family unit. When a case has complexities, challenges and emotional issues that stretch beyond "the norm", I have found Barbara to be very dynamic and pragmatic in trying to find solutions around every obstacle. Her personal and friendly approach above all is reassuring and encouraging even when she has to be realistic about not raising expectations in the midst of unknown circumstances and outcomes.

Barbara is a hugely experienced family lawyer who is able to advise on the most complex financial and child cases. Her advice is always on point and commercially focused. Her knowledge of Jersey trust law and domicile issues gives her an added dimension and allows her to advise on cross border disputes. She has the ear of the court and is highly respected by her peers.

I found Barbara to be sensitive, sympathetic, intelligent and most capable when it came to her acting for me in my divorce. She asked the right questions and I found her to be sensible, pragmatic and honest in her approach and she did not raise false hopes or expectations. Barbara has a no nonsense style and approach making you feel you are being looked after capably and expertly.

Barbara has been my lawyer for a number of years. She always acts in a friendly but professional way. I work with many lawyers and find none as exceptional as Barbara. She is very competent in Family Law and very progressive for family law in Jersey, in fact she has helped shape family law at a political level in Jersey. I cannot recommend Barbara highly enough.