Shaun Spencer KC

Shaun Spencer KC specialises in complex family law matters. He is an experienced and impressive advocate who brings strategic clarity and calm judgment to his cases. He joined Chambers as a door tenant in 2025 and his expertise and advocacy skills have added real value to our family team. He is recognised for his incisive analysis of complex issues and ability to distil difficult material into compelling, persuasive submissions.

Shaun is approachable and constructive, offering clear, pragmatic advice tailored to the realities of each case. He is happy to advise in the early stages of cases to ensure effective case management and works collaboratively with solicitors, professional clients and juniors. His focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome.

He is particularly well-regarded for his wealth of experience in sensitive cases, involving child deaths, sexual abuse, complex medical evidence, the use of the inherent jurisdiction and/or media issues.

“Shaun is a formidable advocate and is extremely effective before the court. His court manner is well liked by the judiciary, his submissions are eloquent and he can present the most difficult set of facts in the most charming way, and in negotiation, he is realistic but absolutely stands his ground and protects the clients’ interests effectively.” Legal 500, 2026

Strengths: “Mr Spencer is an outstanding advocate as you would expect from a KC. What sets him apart is his client service and his commitment to working with and developing others.” “He is a calm and confident advocate, very knowledgeable and his written work is exceptional.” Chambers UK Bar, 2026

Strengths: “Shaun Spencer has a very good legal brain and has a high standard of legal arguments. His oral submissions in court are very persuasive, forensic and detailed.” “Shaun Spencer is an outstanding advocate. He’s very knowledgeable with outstanding advocacy skills at the highest level.” “A solid, safe pair of hands and very hard-working.” Chambers UK Bar 2025

‘Shaun is a quality advocate and his in-depth knowledge of the facts of the case and of the relevant law are always exemplary. Alongside that is his ability to make our professional clients feel at ease and comfortable in his presence, and he is able to deliver his legal advice in simple terms such that clients often ask for him to be specifically instructed.’ Legal 500 2025 

Re CA & Ors (Children of Unregulated Sperm Donor), [2025] EWFC 130

In addition to this and other significant local cases undertaken with Fountain Chambers, Shaun has been involved in over thirty other reported cases.