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Family: Children And Domestic Violence

30 Park Place Chambers
9 Park Place
Linenhall Chambers

Leading Silks

Catherine Heyworth KC – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Catherine is a highly knowledgeable and approachable silk at the top of her game. She is strong on cases involving serious injury or death or FII and is one of the very best silks; her clients love her and she is a joy to work with.'
Jane Crowley KC – 30 Park Place Chambers
Kate Hughes KC – 9 Park Place ‘Kate is a phenomenal practitioner and advocate. She is unflappable.’
Owen Thomas KC – 9 Park Place
James Tillyard KC – 30 Park Place Chambers

Leading Juniors

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Kathryn Anslow – Linenhall Chambers ‘Kathryn is meticulous in her preparation with fantastic attention to detail and she leaves no stone unturned! Her advocacy skills are impressive and very persuasive, she is robust whilst also empathetic, and she adapts her approach to each client's needs.'
Rhys Evans – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Rhys is an outstanding advocate who inspires utter confidence throughout any instruction, as he is a force to be reckoned with in court and his preparation is second-to-none. Rhys goes above and beyond to assist with the running of the case and his attention detail ensures that any final hearing is meticulously prepared.'
Catrin John – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Catrin is excellent. She fully reads papers, gives good advice, and is good with clients.'
Nathan Jones – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Nathan has the most meticulous attention to detail, providing detailed analysis of extensive material. His case preparation is second-to-none, he is an exceptional advocate, he is approachable, personable and always willing to discuss the case with those instructing him and his client.’
Rhian Jones – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Rhian is an exceptional talent, as her attention to detail and her ability to absorb and retain information is second-to-none. She is a powerful and persuasive advocate.'
Rhian Kirby – 9 Park Place ‘She prepares all of her cases with exceptional care, diligence and thoroughness. She undertakes her work with a passion, and holds her own against silks.’
James Lewis – 9 Park Place ‘James puts a client completely at ease within seconds. He is calm, warm and incredibly supportive, and robust, persuasive and thorough in court. His cross-examination is a masterclass.’
Natasha Moran – Angel Chambers ‘Natasha is in the very top echelon of public law children juniors in Wales. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and has a delightful advocacy style that is a pleasure to listen to, she has a strong following among solicitors and a large practice involving many of the biggest death and serious injury cases and FII, and her clients absolutely love her for her caring and calm manner.’
Sarah Morgan – Linenhall Chambers ‘Sarah consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities involved in private law children cases, particularly those with intricate legal and emotional issues. She possesses a rare combination of sensitivity and assertiveness, allowing her to navigate delicate situations with both care and efficacy, and whether in negotiation or the courtroom, her skill in advocating for the best interests of her client is excellent.'
William Seagrim – 9 Park Place ‘William’s use and knowledge of the law in the area of Children Law proceedings is exceptional. He has a persuasive and respectful manner and an ability to put both his client and the court at ease in respect of whatever point he is making or addressing.’
Nicholas Sefton – Linenhall Chambers ‘Nicholas is a senior member of Linenhall Chambers whose preparatory written work is excellent, as is his advocacy. He is well-rounded and an impressive advocate in court.' 
Claire Williams – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Claire is thorough and meticulous. You know you are in a safe pair of hands when you have Claire representing you; she is well-respected by peers and judges with excellent advocacy skills.'
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Kelly Chamberlain – 9 Park Place
David Crowley – 30 Park Place Chambers 'David is a robust and effective advocate who is popular with clients. He has a detailed knowledge of the law and is known for his thorough preparation.'
Colin Douglas - 30 Park Place Chambers 'Colin is an exceptionally talented barrister. His submissions and his points are spot on.'
David Gareth Evans – 9 Park Place ‘He is extremely responsive and communicative, and is very popular with clients who warm to his friendly approach and straightforward and clear advice.’
Oliver Harris – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Oliver adopts a thorough approach to cases and clients trust him. He is technically brilliant and commands the court, and his advocacy skills are outstanding.'
Hannah Horton – Linenhall Chambers 'Hannah is highly organised and always has detailed knowledge of her cases. Her grasp of complex issues is excellent and her advocacy skills are very high.'
Raj Kanda – Linenhall Chambers ‘Raj is simply a phenomenal barrister. He is personable and friendly, and delivers robust, sensible and sound legal advice. He is a guiding light to individuals whose lives have been impacted by domestic abuse.’
Joseff Morgan – 9 Park Place ‘A thorough and tenacious junior.’
Lowri Patterson - 30 Park Place Chambers 'Lowri is methodical and concise in her preparation and approach. She is knowledgeable and personable and leaves the client feeling listened to and supported.'
Dafydd Paxton – 9 Park Place
Angela Ricciardi - 9 Park Place
Samuel Shepherd – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘Sam is very good with clients.  He is very personable and empathetic.'
Kayleigh Simmons – 9 Park Place ‘Kayleigh stands out not only for her legal acumen but for the quiet strength she brings to every case. Her presence in the courtroom is one of composed authority, never overstated, always assured, allowing her to advocate with both clarity and impact.’

Rising Stars

Clare Bate – Linenhall Chambers 'Clare is a very conscientious counsel. She clearly earns the trust of those she represents and does not shy away from giving difficult advice when needed, to both professional and lay clients alike.'
Adriana Rodriguez - 30 Park Place Chambers 'Adriana is knowledgeable, collaborative and popular with clients. She is always well-prepared, engages with the key issues and drafts a position statement before a hearing, and she always has a good understanding of the issues and knows what the client hopes to achieve.'

Family: children and domestic abuse in Regional Bar

30 Park Place


The ‘exceptional‘ 30 Park Place Chambers has demonstrable strength in the public children law arena, with commendable ‘depth and choice of skilled, personable barristers‘. Among its silks, Catherine Heyworth KC boasts prowess across all areas of family law, with particular expertise in care and adoption proceedings and advocacy that is praised as ‘persuasive and powerful‘. Turning to the juniors, head of chambers Catrin John often appears in the High Court and is notably strong in public law cases surrounding significant sexual and physical child abuse, as is the ‘thorough and meticulous‘ Claire Williams, who also has particular expertise in allegations of fabricated illness and is a sought after practitioner for parents, interveners, foster carers, and prospective adopters. Nathan Jones is another key name at the set, frequently appearing against silks with experience in some of the gravest cases, for example those concerning the death of a child.

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‚James Dowse, Sadie Davies, and Sarah Worman are excellent and always incredibly helpful and quick to respond to enquiries.‘

‚The clerks are helpful and quick to respond. Sadie Davies is one of the family team clerks and is always on hand. If counsel is part-heard or unavailable she will solve the issue before you need to worry and find alternative representation.‘

‚Sadie Davies is always outstanding. Readily available, helpful and professional and one of, if not the best clerk.‘

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9 Park Place


9 Park Place is a go-to set for public children law proceedings, including those surrounding care, adoption, wardship, and special guardianship. Kate Hughes KC is a key silk at the set, and her practice is predominately centred around South Wales. Rhian Kirby is highly sought after for her expertise in care proceedings and representing local authorities, parents, guardians, and children. She also receives instructions from the Official Solicitor on behalf of adults with cognitive difficulties. Family law specialist David Gareth Evans handles complex private children law applications concerning sexual abuse, domestic violence, and internal and international relocation. Kayleigh Simmons is also of note for her strong capabilities in handling paediatric medical evidence and experts.

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‚James Watson and Lee Fifield are always able to answer any queries promptly.‘

‚The clerks at 9 Park Place chambers are proactive, personable, and highly responsive, making collaboration seamless even in time-sensitive situations.‘

‚The clerks are excellent and cannot do enough to assist.‘





Linenhall Chambers


Care cases concerning vulnerable individuals are a key offering from the family group at Linenhall Chambers, which is home to a ‘fantastic set of barristers‘, including Kathryn Anslow; she is highly proficient in representing local authorities, parents, and children in both private and public law cases, including those surrounding allegations of the infliction of life-threatening injuries, neglect, and sexual abuse, and she is praised for being ‘meticulous in her preparation‘. Hannah Horton‘s practice largely consists of care cases and she is often sought after for representing vulnerable parents, while Nicholas Sefton is highly experienced in cases surrounding domestic violence that include the use of weapons, jurisdictional matters, and attachment disorders in children. Joint head of the family group Sarah Morgan has a strong grounding in matters pertaining to fabricated illness, neglect, and the starvation of children, and for relocation-related cases, Raj Kanda is a go-to practitioner who is ‘is highly knowledgeable and consistently demonstrates exceptional client care‘.

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‚James D’Arcy has an excellent ability to match client needs with the right barrister, ensuring that every case is handled by the most suitable counsel. His communication skills are excellent, ensuring smooth coordination. James is reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to work with.‘

‚James D’Arcy is very user friendly and tries hard to help.‘

‚James D’Arcy is brilliant, very knowledgeable and helpful, making instructing counsel very easy.‘

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