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Family: Children And Domestic Violence

30 Park Place Chambers
Linenhall Chambers

Leading Silks

Catherine Heyworth KC – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Catherine excels as an advocate, demonstrating superb communication skills paired with unwavering empathy. She maintains thorough knowledge of the law, ensuring her advice is consistently clear and reliable.’
Jane Crowley KC – 30 Park Place Chambers
Owen Thomas KC – 9 Park Place
James Tillyard KC – 30 Park Place Chambers

Leading Juniors

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Kathryn Anslow – Linenhall Chambers ‘Kate is always thoroughly prepared and knows the papers well, even when instructed at very short notice.  She provides firm and robust advice when needed and manages clients’ expectations well. Faced with areas of contention, she is able to find solutions to issues. Overall, she is an absolute gem.’
Daniel Dodd – Linenhall Chambers
Rhys Evans – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Rhys is an exceptional advocate – persuasive, tenacious and absolutely devastating in cross-examination. He is known for his meticulous preparation and incredible work ethic.  He inspires total confidence in clients and is always first choice for the most complex and serious cases.’
Catrin John – 30 Park Place Chambers 'Catrin is always extremely well-prepared. She is very easy to instruct and communicates well with instructing solicitors before, during and after hearings. She is an accomplished advocate who gets her point across very well.'
Nathan Jones – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Nathan is meticulous in case preparation with an incredible capacity to absorb and retain detail. His cross-examination and submissions are of the highest standard. He goes the extra mile for solicitors and clients, with whom he has a good rapport.'
Rhian Jones – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Rhian is a very able advocate in public law children cases. Her knowledge of the law is second-to-none, and her ability to master a very large volume of papers in a short period of time is extraordinary. She presents cases on behalf of the local authority in a way that is both fair and compelling. Judges are always pleased to see her in their court.’
Rhian Kirby – 9 Park Place ‘Rhian is an extremely skilled advocate. She is calm, measured and very well-versed on the law, regulations and practical inner workings of local authorities. She provides sound practical advice always. She is professional, courteous, and is always a pleasure to work with. Client departments ask for her specifically due to her affable nature and knowledge of her subject area.'
Natasha Moran – Angel Chambers ‘Natasha is an outstanding junior who is regularly instructed in extremely complex public law cases often involving issues of sexual abuse or medical controversy. She offers an excellent service to both her professional and lay clients. She has a measured advocacy style that judges find attractive.’
Sarah Morgan – Linenhall Chambers ‘Sarah is an excellent, competent and reliable barrister.  Her knowledge of this particular area of law is extensive and she always gives her clients clear and straightforward advice whilst also maintaining an empathetic and friendly manner. She is an effective and skilled advocate with a particular eye for detail.  Sarah is also very approachable and always happy to help with any particularly tricky issues or questions.'
Nicholas Sefton – Linenhall Chambers ‘Nic's written and oral work is exceptional and he is highly regarded by the judiciary for all aspects of his work. He is a very competent and articulate advocate who is always fully prepared for the case. He works for Local Authorities and for parents with equal enthusiasm and vigour. He gives sound objective evidence and his knowledge of the Family Procedure Rules is outstanding.'
Claire Williams – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Claire's preparation for cases is always thorough and exceptional, even when she is handed a brief last minute. She thinks of every possible outcome and prepares for it and her aptitude to identify relevant and core issues quickly and adeptly in complex cases is exceptional. She is also excellent on her feet.'
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Kelly Chamberlain – 9 Park Place
David Gareth Evans – 9 Park Place ‘Gareth is an outstanding advocate who meticulously prepares his cases prior to conferences and hearings and has a formidable presence inside the courtroom. Tactically astute, he cuts through complex issues like a hot knife through butter and fills his clients and instructing solicitors with confidence with his calm but reassuring aura.’
Oliver Harris – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Oliver is a conscientious barrister who strives to provide the best possible advice to clients and his instructing solicitors. He is thorough and has an eye for detail in all that he does. His advocacy and submissions are meticulous and he is a rising star, definitely one to watch.’
Hannah Horton – Linenhall Chambers ‘Hannah is an extremely persuasive advocate who has good attention to detail. She is always very approachable for clients and empathetic to their situations, providing honest and straightforward advice.’
Raj Kanda – Linenhall Chambers ‘Raj is absolutely fantastic with clients and as they are going through what is likely the most difficult time in their lives, kindness goes a very long way. He is kind and empathetic, and is great with clients with additional needs or disabilities. He really goes the extra mile. Raj is also a gifted advocate, with calm but laser-like focus and secures excellent results.’
James Lewis – 9 Park Place ‘James is an extremely competent family law barrister. He is quick to grasp the issues in a case, provides realistic and sensible advice and builds an excellent rapport with clients. He is always impeccably prepared and is a skilled advocate.’
Dafydd Paxton – 9 Park Place ‘Dafydd is clear and measured in his advocacy and takes instructions well. He is considerate in his thinking and is approachable with regard to any questions raised by his instructing solicitor. He is also clear in his advice.’
William Seagrim  – 9 Park Place ‘William is an extremely competent and knowledgeable advocate and barrister.  He is able to deal with all matters regardless of complexity and is able to speak to clients from all backgrounds and ensure they feel that he is representing them to his fullest. He is also able to put advice in such a way that clients understand and respond with compassion. He is well-respected by colleagues and in court, due to his professional nature and knowledge.’
Samuel Shepherd  – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Sam is extremely thorough and has a great manner with clients that instantly puts them at ease. He is very responsive, and his advocacy is calm, measured and convincing. He takes a sensible and proportionate approach to all cases. He is very happy to help in between hearings as necessary.’

Rising Stars

Clare Bate – Linenhall Chambers

Family: children and domestic abuse in Regional Bar

30 Park Place


With ‘an excellent range of barristers from silks and seniors to up-and-coming juniors’ 30 Park Place Chambers continues to offer a premier family law service, with members regularly instructed by local authorities, parents, and guardians in challenging cases. Catherine Heyworth KC, widely praised as ‘an extremely strong advocate’, handles complex cases involving allegations relating to infant deaths, physical and sexual abuse, fabricated illness, and genetic disorders. The ‘highly experienced’ Catrin John specialises in cases concerning the serious sexual and physical abuse of children. She was appointed head of chambers in October 2023 following the elevation of Ruth Henke KC, as was, to the High Court bench. Samuel Shepherd is noted for his client care as well as for his ‘calm, measured and convincing’ advocacy, while Oliver Harris continues to build a strong and varied family law practice. He stands out as a ‘conscientious barrister’ with ‘an eye for detail.’

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‘James Dowse is a first-class clerk for the set who provides a top-notch service with no fuss. He is extremely responsive and helpful in sometimes difficult and last-minute situations.’

‘The clerks are all fantastic and Sadie Davies and Sarah Worman are exceptional! They are approachable, hardworking and will assist with any enquiry and will go above and beyond to assist!’

’30 Park place is a great set of chambers with a lot of solid talent in the family law team. They have some great up-and-coming juniors.’

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Linenhall Chambers


‘An excellent set with a strong reputation’ Linenhall Chambers is well known in the North Wales and Chester area for providing ‘a fantastic range of experienced counsel in the area of family law’. Highly experienced in cases involving death and complex injury, Daniel Dodd heads the team. Kathryn Anslow has impressed clients with the quality of her cross-examination and closing submissions as well as for offering ‘firm and robust advice where needed’. She regularly acts on behalf of local authorities and parents in cases involving serious physical abuse, chronic neglect, sexual abuse, and substance misuse. Raj Kanda is widely praised for his ‘calm and reassuring’ manner, his ‘conscientious’ approach to cases, and his ‘robust’ advocacy. He offers niche expertise in relocation cases with an international element.

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‘James D’Arcy is very organised and competent and keeps clients informed if there is a need to change counsel.’

‘The clerks at Linenhall are always extremely helpful and professional. In particular, James D’Arcy and Katherine Galvin-Williams provide a very high standard of service. They are quick at responding to any queries or enquiries and are always on hand to help whenever and wherever possible.’

‘James D’Arcy and Katherine Galvin-Williams are excellent. They are very pleasant and responsive.’

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