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Family: Children And Domestic Violence

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St John’s Buildings
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18 St John Street Chambers
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Deans Court Chambers
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7 Harrington Street
Nine Chambers
Cobden House Chambers
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Hundred Court Chambers
Central Chambers
Kenworthy’s Chambers

Leading Silks

Kate Burnell KC – St John’s Buildings ‘Kate is a formidable advocate with a great reputation in family justice. She is thorough and forensic in her knowledge of the papers and effective on her feet, whether she is cross-examining a lay or expert witness or arguing a knotty point of law.’
Lorraine Cavanagh KC – St John’s Buildings 'Lorraine is an incredible barrister and is at the top of her game and an opponent to be reckoned with. Her legal and technical knowledge are unparalleled and she has a deserved reputation for outstanding paperwork and legal argument.'
Julia Cheetham KC – Deans Court Chambers
Susan Grocott KC – Deans Court Chambers 'Susan is a force of nature; she is a highly experienced family silk whose written and oral advocacy is second-to-none. She can grapple with vast amounts of documentation and her legal analysis of the most complex cases is thoroughly impressive.'
Frances Heaton KC – St John’s Buildings ‘Frances is approachable, caring, thorough, well prepared and a pleasure to work with.’
Michael Jones KC – Deans Court Chambers ‘Michael is an outstanding barrister and his advocacy is a delight to observe. He is clever and quick witted and he makes his arguments and points with precision and clarity, he is particularly good at breaking down complex issues so that lay clients are able to grasp difficult points and understand what is being alleged, and he is also extremely kind and empathetic towards vulnerable clients and is generous with his time and advice with those instructing him.'
Joseph O'Brien KC - St John’s Buildings
Karl Rowley KC – St John’s Buildings ‘Karl is a pleasure to work with. He is a seasoned advocate, always thoroughly prepared and interesting to listen to.'
Johnathan Sampson KC – Harcourt Chambers ‘Johnathan is painstakingly thorough. One to watch.’
Shaun Spencer KC – St John’s Buildings ‘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.'

Leading Juniors

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Joanne Barnett – Nine Chambers ‘Joanne is fabulous - she is charming, friendly and yet incredibly impressive when it comes to cross-examination. Clients are in awe of her skills. Her questions are effective, to the point and entirely disarm the person on the receiving end.'
Rehana Begum  – Central Chambers  ‘Rehana is one of the hardest working barristers. She is always impeccably prepared, she is a brave advocate in the face of judicial criticism of her client, and her tenacity is an excellent quality.’
Samantha Birtles – 18 St John Street Chambers 
Patrick Gilmore – Deans Court Chambers ‘Patrick is a truly excellent all rounder and he is a first choice for complex matters and matters that require careful handing for other reasons. He is very popular with social workers and commands respect from senior social care managers.'
Yvonne Healing  – Central Chambers  ‘Yvonne is very experienced in public law children work and able to look at the bigger picture and steer a case in the right direction.’
Fiona Holloran – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Fiona has a pragmatism and clarity of vision for a case that is refreshing and valued. She works like a Trojan and is unfazed by the most extraordinary demands placed on her, whether by opponents or the court.'
Sarah Kilvington – Nine Chambers ‘Sarah is incredibly tenacious and persuasive in court and judges respect her.  She has a fantastic manner with clients and really listens to what they have to say so that they feel Sarah is truly on their side.'
Kalsoom Maqsood – Nine Chambers ‘Kalsoom is fearless, highly effective and thorough in her approach, both in her written work and in her advocacy. She leaves no stone unturned in her meticulous preparation, and she is an extremely highly regarded barrister on the circuit and rightly so.'
Pauline McHugh – St John’s Buildings ‘Pauline is truly a formidable advocate and her meticulous approach to preparation is second-to-none. She provides robust advice with clear paths forward, and her composed and measured approach is always welcomed.'
Margaret Parr – 7 Harrington Street ‘Margaret is the ultimate professional; she prepares with laser precision, she's tenacious, incredibly bright and puts any client at ease with her unflappable demeanour. She's one to have on your side, she understands clients and how they tick, and she is a total pleasure to work with.'
Anna Warters – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Anna is a tenacious advocate, so thorough and knowledgeable, is always honest with each client and just amazing at what she does. Could not recommend her more.'
Paul Wright – 7 Harrington Street
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Kirstin Beswick – Central Chambers ‘Kirstin is a fierce and sharp advocate, able to cut to the primary issue and articulate her client's position in relation to whatever legal test is applicable, as well as to defend against contrary views in a pre-emptive manner. Another strength is her personable and down-to-earth approach during conferences which allows clients, including vulnerable and difficult clients, to bond with her and consequently open up to her and to be receptive to advice.'
Kate Bramall – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Kate is an excellent, highly skilled barrister, as she is very well prepared for hearings, keeps up to date with case law and always thoroughly gets to grips with the issues in her case for the client. She is a tenacious but measured and pragmatic advocate both in negotiations and discussions with other parties and in court in submissions and cross-examination.'
Leonie Caplan – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘As a former solicitor, Leonie has excellent standards of client care and an empathetic approach.'
Kate Donohue –18 St John Street Chambers
Lisa Edmunds – Unit Chambers ‘Lisa's written work is exceptional and this is mirrored in her advocacy that is extremely on point, and her laser-like cross-examination is highly effective. She is a robust advocate when required, she is unflappable, and she has a kind and patient bedside manner with clients that is second-to-none.'
Julie Forsyth – Exchange Chambers 
Megan Gilchrist – 7 Harrington Street ‘Megan is an outstanding advocate and her preparation of cases is always first class! Approachable, unflappable and determined, Megan is definitely one to watch.' 
Carl Gorton  – Hundred Court Chambers ‘Carl can easily make clients feel comfortable, he is always very prepared no matter the case, and he has a vast knowledge of the law and articulates this in his advocacy. He is a confident advocate, and clients always feel that they have had their voices heard, he is persuasive in his arguments, and he has a sensible and pragmatic approach.'
Emma Greenhalgh – Nine Chambers ‘Emma is a fantastic barrister. She is highly diligent and always extremely well prepared, she is extremely helpful and her written work is second-to-none.'
Rebecca Gregg – Deans Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a very organised barrister and is able to remain focused and prioritise important aspects of any given case. She has admirable memorisation skills and is able to adapt effectively and efficiently to any particular client or situation in court.'
Clare Grundy – St John’s Buildings ‘Clare is professional, approachable, efficient, and provides bespoke advice on cases which is succinct and easy to understand for all involved. She has a keen eye for detail and goes over and above in all cases, and she has the skill to anticipate and case manage cases exceptionally well.'
Jonathan Mark Jackson – 18 St John Street Chambers 
Christine Johnson  – 7 Harrington Street
Sarah Johnson – Kenworthy’s Chambers 
Eleanor Keehan – St John’s Buildings ‘Eleanor is extremely knowledgeable and her involvement can make the most complicated cases run much more smoothly and with ease, taking the stress out of the situation for the client department. She has an extremely professional manner which comes across to the court, client and parties, which gives credibility to what she is trying to convey.'
Nazmun Nisha Ismail – Central Chambers ‘Nazmun demonstrates exceptional skills in articulating complex legal arguments in a manner that is both clear and persuasive. She has a knack for making intricate points easy to follow, which is vital in both written submissions and oral advocacy, and her clarity ensures that her audience, whether judges or opposing counsel, can follow her reasoning and grasp the key aspects of her argument.'
Peter Rothery – Deans Court Chambers 'Peter is the most eloquent and persuasive advocate, and he brings to his cases both an impressive intellect and a fine grasp of the details. In addition, he is able always to communicate with those on whose behalf he is instructed - whether they be professional or lay persons - calmly, empathetically and clearly, no matter the complexity or painfulness of what is being discussed.'
Sasha Watkinson – Deans Court Chambers ‘Sasha is an effective communicator both orally and in her written work, including closing submissions and skeleton arguments. She commands strong legal and technical language which she is able to convey clearly and concisely in her advocacy.'
Ginny Whiteley – St John’s Buildings 'Ginny has excellent attention to detail and dedication to each case and she is well considered amongst the profession and can be relied upon when dealing with particularly difficult cases. There is no hesitation in using Ginny to represent in cases.'
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Esther Agamemnon – Cobden House Chambers ‘Esther is a very able advocate and her preparation is meticulous. She is firm, pragmatic and able to explain to clients complex legal issues in terms that they are able to grasp quickly.'
Farah Ahmed – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Farah is very personable, great with clients and very child focussed in her approach.'
Fergal Allen – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Fergal is very mindful of his instructions and respectful. He is firm in standing his ground when necessary, he works hard for his clients, and his advocacy is clear and concise.'
Danish Ameen – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Danish has good technical legal knowledge and has a sharp mind, enabling him to think on his feet.  Outside of the courtroom, Danish has delivered quality training seminars in the field of public law children work.'
Michelle Burley – St John’s Buildings ‘Michelle is a persuasive and intelligent advocate who has wonderful client care skills. She shows great compassion but also fights hard in her case, and she is a hard worker whose preparation and advice is top notch.'
Matthew Carey – St John’s Buildings ‘Matthew is a very strong and persuasive advocate, both in terms of his oral and written advocacy. He is well respected by his peers and clients alike, and he possesses the rare ability to be both realistic with clients in terms of setting their expectations in relation to possible outcomes in proceedings, as well as instilling in them the confidence that he is robustly putting forwards their best case.
Julie Ann Doyle – Cobden House Chambers ‘Julie Ann is an exceptional advocate who is able to build an instant rapport with clients. She is pragmatic and professional whilst being able to provide clear and concise advice to clients during extremely difficult times of their lives.'
Christian Durham Hall – St John’s Buildings 'Christian's communication on cases is excellent, and he is always available to assist with queries, offer advice, and arrange conferences to discuss developments on private law matters or public law cases. Christian builds up a great rapport with clients and is friendly, calm and approachable.'
Molly Giles – Deans Court Chambers 'Molly is relentless in representing every client and her commitment always goes above and beyond and is quite frankly outstanding and inspiring. Her support to her leader is invaluable and brings novel insights and astounding levels of research to bear upon the client's case, and she is a passionate advocate who never loses sight of the court's focus.'
Suzanne Hargreaves – Cobden House Chambers ‘Suzanne is an extremely talented barrister who is highly experienced, she has a great analytical mind, is quick on her feet, extremely good with vulnerable clients, has sound knowledge of the law, and is a calm, confident advocate. Suzanne is personable and as such good with both lay clients and professionals alike.'
Kerry Holt – St John’s Buildings ‘Kerry is an exceptional advocate with a commanding presence in court. Her calm and composed demeanour, coupled with her sharp legal mind, makes her a formidable force in any case, and she has the innate ability to distill complex legal issues and present them with clarity and persuasion, earning the confidence of clients and the respect of the judiciary alike.’
Deanna Hymanson – Cobden House Chambers 
Natasha Johnson – 7 Harrington Street 'Natasha has a calm and measured advocacy style, and she is persuasive and extremely knowledgeable in both the law and facts of a case. A particular strength is cutting through the issues in a case and her client care.'
Joseph Lynch – Central Chambers ‘Joseph is a popular and diligent barrister with a lovely understated advocacy style. He is deservedly very popular with clients and solicitors, and also highly regarded by the judiciary, as he is hard working and knowledgeable and unsurprisingly appears in many of the biggest cases in the north of England.'
David Maddison  – Cobden House Chambers ‘ David is very tenacious and thorough and can come up with practical solutions that others may not have come up with in entrenched cases. He does very good research and has a good grasp of complex law, and his drafting of orders is extremely helpful.'
Clodagh Maguire – St John’s Buildings ‘Clodagh is excellent at advocating for the client. She is also happy to provide advice on a number of matters which arise in-between hearings.’
Ian McArdle  –Hundred Court Chambers ‘Ian's hunger to be the best barrister he can be for every client is a testament to his ethics, energy, work ethic and ambition. He is self-motivated, industrious, courageous and bright as a new pin.'
Hannah Phoenix – 18 St John Street Chambers 'Hannah is extremely organised and has fantastic attention to detail. She is very easy to communicate with her advocacy is skilled, persuasive and her cross-examination is second-to-none.'
Natalie Powell – St John’s Buildings ‘Natalie has a determination to achieve the appropriate result for her client, a practical and pragmatic approach , an in-depth knowledge of the appropriate and relevant areas of law, and an ability to explain difficult issues in a concise and accessible manner. She is very supportive of other professionals involved in cases and tries to work in a collegiate manner with other parties’ representatives and the court.’
Matthew Rogan – Exchange Chambers ‘Matthew is always very measured and considered in his approach. He is a diligent and dedicated advocate with a reassuring client manner.'
Paul Im Thurn – Kenworthy’s Chambers 
Rachael Wake – 7 Harrington Street ‘Rachael is always prepared, courteous and professional in her advocacy.  At the same time she is clear, incisive and focused upon her objectives, making her an impressive advocate who thinks through her case presentation and always keeps her focus upon what is relevant.'
Alex Walker – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Alex is a meticulous and fantastic advocate with a real attention to detail of the evidence. He is very forensic in his approach which is matched by his advocacy, and he is also very approachable, which makes him even easier to work with.'
Sarah Watters – 7 Harrington Street ‘Sarah is well known for her meticulous preparation, presentation for trial and forensic analysis of evidence. When dealing with a client she is able to display compassion and understanding whilst giving exceptional and realistic advice, and as an advocate, she is a formidable but always fair  opponent and always presents her case to a high standard and is very well thought of by the judiciary and other advocates.'
Emma Whelan - 18 St John Street Chambers
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Callum Brook – St John’s Buildings ‘Callum is an approachable, diligent, and extremely competent barrister. He is calm and authoritative in his approach and his advocacy, he is very knowledgeable and always ready to help, and he goes the extra mile.'
Sarah Cook – Kenworthy’s Chambers 
Rebecca Costello – 18 St John Street Chambers 'Rebecca's knowledge of the landscape of case law and statutes is noteworthy, and what is equally impressive is her knowledge of the ethical rules and guidance for court practitioners, including solicitors and barristers. She acts in a responsible and ethical manner at all times, and she is also a keen advocate who is able to break down complex arguments and deliver those in strong persuasive packages.'
Alexandra Cracknell – 7 Harrington Street 
Archna Dawar – St John’s Buildings 'Archna's preparation and attention to detail is second-to-none. Excellent client care, clients always feel at ease and listened to, and advocacy is clear, concise and powerful.'
Lucinda France-Hayhurst – St John’s Buildings
Georgia Griffiths - 18 St John Street Chambers
Kathryn Hughes – Exchange Chambers
Teleri Jones  - Hundred Court Chambers 'Teleri is a delightful opponent and an extremely competent junior. She gives sensible and firm advice to her clients and is meticulous in preparing her case and doing all she can to fight for them.'
Rebecca Kocerhan - Central Chambers 'Rebecca is a thorough and dedicated barrister. She is meticulous when researching and advising and this ensures that her advocacy is always of high quality, and when acting for the local authority within care proceedings she is always sensitive and conscientious during hearings without diminishing her position.'
Stephen Mallinson – Exchange Chambers ‘Stephen is calm, methodical and meticulous. He provides robust advice and is very attuned to his clients’ needs.’
Arlene Milne  - Hundred Court Chambers 'Arlene is a highly respected family barrister on the Northern Circuit, and in particular, she is known for her compassion and understanding for parents involved in highly emotive and complex care proceedings. She is particularly good at dealing with vulnerable parents, those with cognitive difficulties, those who have experienced trauma and who have other vulnerabilities.'
Daniel Reilly   – 7 Harrington Street
Annie Sayers – Deans Court Chambers 'Annie excels at reassuring clients and instilling confidence that she is firmly in their corner. Her advocacy is both persuasive and subtly tenacious.'
Leszek Andrzej Szczesniak - 7 Harrington Street
Gemma Thomas  – 7 Harrington Street
Hannah Whelan  – Deans Court Chambers 'Hannah is very approachable and a pleasure to work with. She is able to assimilate a great deal of information and her cross-examination is incredibly skilfull.'
Hannah Wood – St John’s Buildings 

Rising Stars

Chloë Booth   – 15 Winckley Square
Helen Crowell – St John’s Buildings ‘Helen is developing into an impressive barrister who is confident on her feet, competent in her practice and well regarded by colleagues, the judiciary and the clients she represents.'
Daniel Currie – St John’s Buildings ‘Daniel has a good command of the papers and is able to advocate well for his client. He is more than able in advancing the client’s case and negotiating his client’s position outside of court.’
Liam Kelly – Deans Court Chambers ‘Liam is a charming barrister inside and outside of the court room.  He is highly skilled with a fantastic manner for the client, he keeps in touch and enjoys continuity of representation, and he is a great advocate and is dogmatic with his points without alienating the court.'
Emily Landale – Nine Chambers ‘Emily is an all-rounder in that she excels at every part of the job. It is not hyperbole to state that she does not have a weakness within her role as a family law barrister, and some of her strengths include her extensive knowledge of the law and her ability to break that down in simple terms to assist even vulnerable individuals with understanding and making informed decisions.'
Bethany Pitt - Cobden House Chambers

Family: children and domestic abuse in Regional Bar

St John's Buildings


St John’s Buildings is a preeminent family law set with ‘excellent strength in depth‘. Frances Heaton KC is praised as ‘tactically astute‘ and is sought after by a multitude of clients in complicated public law children proceedings, including local authorities and intervenors, parents and grandparents, and children; her cases encompasses the murder of children and serious injuries, allegations of significant sexual abuse and exploitation, and contested adoption proceedings. Court of Protection specialist Joseph O’Brien KC boasts reputable expertise in complex fact finding hearings surrounding public law children cases involving medical evidence. Kate Burnell KC boasts ‘a great reputation in family justice‘ and harnesses her extensive experience in both private and public children law to handle cases with international elements, as well as those concerning serious and fatal injuries. Lorraine Cavanagh KC predominantly handles public law cases and is especially skilled in proceedings surrounding brain and fatal injuries. Private family law expert Christian Durham Hall joined the set from 15 Winckley Square in October 2024. The set also saw the arrival of assistant senior family clerk Matt Rigby in September 2024. Rachael Banks has left the set.

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‚Had great dealings with Sarah Philpotts and Sophie Dobson. Great communication and professional prompt responses. Clerks are extremely reliable in urgent situations.‘

‚Chambers are joy to work with. They are friendly, responsive and professional. Paul Laverty is both friendly and a consummate professional.‘

‚Sarah Philpotts and Mark Williams are both incredibly approachable and responsive.‘

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18 St John Street Chambers


18 St John Street Chambers is praised as an ‘an exceptional set of chambers‘ which boasts a large team of children law barristers who are well-equipped to represent clients before the High Court and the Court of Appeal; one such barrister is head of the family team Leonie Caplan, who has ‘an outstanding manner with clients and instantly makes them feel at ease‘. The set is also home to Yvonne Healing, who is ‘very experienced in public law children work‘ and frequently represents local authorities, parents, and children in serious children law proceedings involving forced marriage, honour-based violence, and cases running parallel to criminal trials. Samantha Birtles has over three decades of experience in working exclusively in family law, and is especially skilled at representing vulnerable clients. Fiona Holloran is sought after for her ‘pragmatism and clarity of vision‘, as well as her expertise in both private and public law proceedings, with notable experience in handling cases surrounding allegations of international abduction, fictitious illness, and sexual abuse. With a significant focus on public law proceedings, the ‘highly regarded’ Kate Bramall has a strong grounding in cases regarding children who have sustained unexplained injuries.

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‚Garrick Brown, in particular, is a great clerk. He will always be available to talk and will try his best to arrange cover even at short notice. Similarly, Camille Scott is very helpful.‘

‚The clerks at 18 St John’s Chambers are amazing. They are always prompt to respond and assist with counsel. Camille Scott, despite being a senior clerk, is never too busy to assist and help. Vaughn John and Garrick Brown are a credit to chambers. They are always helpful, professional and go out of their way to help in any difficult situations whereby hearings are listed urgently or there is a last minute change in counsel.‘

‚Camille Scott is wonderful at finding an appropriate barrister.‘

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Deans Court Chambers


Being ‘renowned for having exceptional advocates‘ in children law, Deans Court Chambers and its members are sought after for representation across all levels of court nationally, as well as in the courts of the British Overseas Territories. The ‘phenomenal‘ Michael Jones KC, who has appeared before the Court of Appeal in family law matters, is a highly experienced silk with expertise across cases with jurisdictional elements, radicalisation, and questions of wardship. Susan Grocott KC is also a reputable silk in this area. Patrick Gilmore is active across the entire gamut of public law children proceedings, representing local authorities, parents, children, and guardians. Rebecca Gregg has exclusively practiced in children law mattes for over 15 years; on the private side, she is active in cases with allegations of physical and sexual abuse, and on the public side, she has expertise in fatal injuries to children and serious cases of neglect. Molly Giles and Annie Sayers joined the set in June and October 2024 respectively.

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‚Louise McCarty is a brilliant clerk; always helpful and available. The clerks over all are very organised with great communication.‘

‚Matthew Gibbons, Louise McCarty and Andy Flannigan make a fantastic team going above and beyond.‘

‚Louise McCarty’s ability to communicate in a timely fashion assists in managing diaries and court commitments.‘

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7 Harrington Street


The members of 7 Harrington Street offer ‘great strength in depth‘ and have appeared in both public and private law cases before the Court of Appeal and the High Court. Margaret Parr is one such member of the group, with notable expertise in cases surrounding allegations of sexual abuse, injuries, substance abuse, and neglect; she ‘puts any client at ease with her unflappable demeanour‘. Paul Wright regularly receives instructions from local authorities, parents and family members, and children in public law proceedings. Megan Gilchrist predominately acts in care proceedings, while Natasha Johnson handles both public and private child law cases, with a strong grounding in cases regarding allegations of physical and sexual abuse, forced marriage, and neglect; she also has experience with cases involving jurisdictional elements, and is praised as ‘persuasive and extremely knowledgeable‘.

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‚The clerks are really approachable and accommodating.  Their strength is in excellent communication and finding solutions in an urgent situation.‘

‚The service from the clerks‘ room is highly efficient, with staff who are responsive and always willing to assist. Their proactive approach to managing court timetables and urgent requests is particularly impressive and contributes to the smooth running of cases.‘

‚7HS is a chambers with vast experience and a collection of counsel with varied strengths and specialisms.  If, on rare occasions, counsel of choice may not be available, they are always able to offer experienced counsel who will always be well-prepared and accommodating to the needs of the case, even at very short notice.‘

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Nine Chambers


Nine Chambers is lauded as ‘a fantastic set of chambers with a wide spectrum of highly skilled counsel‘ who are entrusted by a plethora of clients, including local authorities, guardians and grandparents, intervenors, children, and individuals represented by the Official Solicitor or a litigation friend. Sarah Kilvington ‘has a fantastic manner with clients‘ and handles cases pertaining to both private and public law; the former side of her practice encompasses expertise in relocation, coercive control, and parental alienation, and the latter includes extensive experience in alleged fabricated illness or sexual abuse, as well as those involving gender-questioning children. Public law children proceedings constitute a key area of focus for the ‘fantastic‘ Emma Greenhalgh, who appears before all levels of family court, and Emily Landale is notable in her private law practice due to her frequent representation of children's guardians. ‘Experienced and practical counsel‘ Joanne Barnett is highly proficient in representing vulnerable clients who may have specific requirements on account of neurodiversity, learning disabilities, or psychiatric, personality, or psychological disorders.

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‚Ped McKinstry, Austin Brock-Clements, and Jake Speed are all excellent clerks with a friendly approach who go out of their way to accommodate specific requests. They are all extremely helpful and accommodating.‘

‚Ped McKinstry will always try and assist you and will respond to any requests or queries promptly.‘

‚Ped McKinstry, Jake Speed and Austin Brock-Clements are the triumvirate of dreams – thorough and dedicated.‘

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Cobden House Chambers


David Maddison heads up the family law department at Cobden House Chambers with a practice that is exclusively focused on this area. ‘Persuasive and compelling‘, Suzanne Hargreaves is highly proficient in handling cases with complex scientific, medical, and technical evidence, and she has appeared before the Court of Appeal and the High Court. Private and public law practitioner Julie Ann Doyle demonstrates ‘strong advocacy skills‘ across a litany of cases, including those surrounding allegations of chronic neglect, child deaths, and fabricated illness. In care proceedings, Esther Agamemnon frequently represents local authorities, as well as parents and guardians.

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‚Christina Crook and Mitch Bibby are always helpful and happy to assist. As a team, they go above and beyond to ensure the right counsel is found.‘

‚The Clerks at Cobden House Chambers are unrivalled by any other chambers. They provide exceptional service from start to finish and are always available to assist when needed with a friendly and approachable can-do attitude! Christina Crook is organised and efficient and a delight to deal with. Mitch Bibby is doing an exceptional job and is an asset to Cobden House Chambers.‘

‚Both Christina Crook and Mitch Bibby are have great customer services skills, are always helpful, and go above and beyond the call of duty.‘

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Hundred Court Chambers


Hundred Court Chambers boasts ‘a wide range of experienced barristers‘ who have notable expertise spanning across both public and private law cases, and they also handle legal aid matters; this diversity is especially present in the practices of ‘highly respected family barrister‘ Arlene Milne and Teleri Jones. Head of the family practice Carl Gorton acts almost exclusively in public law proceedings and predominately represents parents, and Ian McArdle is another key port of call for children-related mandates.

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‚Stacey Cadwallader and Natalie Wolfe cannot be praised enough of how helpful they are to ensure the smooth running of counsel, doing their upmost to ensure consistency of counsel on cases and providing their advice on the appropriateness of counsel for a client’s particular circumstance. Stacey and Natalie are always approachable and provide confidence that counsel will be available, otherwise a suitable alternative will be offered.‘

‚The clerks, Natalie Wolfe and Stacey Cadwallader in particular, are readily available for enquiries and will always try to accommodate your needs.‘

‚Both Stacey and Natalie Wolfe are always efficient and friendly. Any problems or issues are raised immediately and resolved. They are good at sorting cover when required and are always very approachable, be that via phone or email.‘

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Central Chambers


Central Chambers is home to numerous ‘exceptional‘ practitioners, including ‘strategic thinker‘ Nazmun Nisha Ismail, who has appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court and remains active in both public and private children law proceedings; she demonstrates expertise in cases surrounding issues of forced marriage and transnational marriage abandonment, which is aided by her fluency in Urdu and Gujarati. Joseph Lynch is another key junior in the team and ‘is particularly adept in his representation of parents‘, while Rebecca Kocerhan is highly skilled in representing clients with significant cognitive and learning difficulties. Kirstin Beswick‘s practice predominantly revolves around public law, and she is experienced in representing clients before the High Court regarding wardship, as well as in cases surrounding international child abduction.

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‚The clerks, particularly Dan Johnson, Kate Smith, and Jade Roscoe are excellent and ensure good communication throughout. They are helpful and friendly and go above and beyond to ensure you are satisfied.‘

‚The family clerks are excellent. Dan Johnson, Kate Smith, and Jade Roscoe are always on hand and provide quick and efficient responses to queries.‘

‚Chambers is really easy to deal with. The majority of the time they have multiple counsel available. Jade Roscoe always acknowledges and passes on papers even when they are late received and nothing ever feels too much trouble for her.‘

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Kenworthy's Chambers


Kenworthy’s Chambers is home to Sarah Johnson, who boasts a strong grounding in contact, parental responsibility, and special guardianship applications. Paul Im Thurn is another active member of chambers with a specialism in children’s law cases, as is Sarah Cook.

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