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Claire Williams
Position
Claire is an experienced family law practitioner and is a member of the Family@30 and Public@30 teams. In the main, she is instructed by Local Authorities in all types of complex cases, including those involving serious allegations of physical and sexual abuse. In addition, she has a wealth of experience of representing parents, interveners, guardians, foster carers and prospective adopters.
She has undertaken cases in her own right in the High Court and the Court of Appeal and has appeared in cases where other parties are represented by Queens Counsel.
Claire also practices in the field of Education Law. She has represented Local Education Authorities, parents and learners at tribunals relating the admissions and Special Educational Needs. She is also able to advise in respect of all matters relating to the duties and functions of schools and LEAs including judicial review.
Claire is also a fluent Welsh speaker and can conduct cases through the medium of Welsh.
Career
Call: 2004; Gray’s Inn
Languages
Welsh
Memberships
FLBA
Education
- 1993 -2000: Ysgol Gyfyn y Strade, Llanelli
- 2000-2003: LLB Cardiff University
- 2003-2004: Bar Vocational Course
Leisure
Travel, food and music.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Claire Williams – 30 Park Place Chambers ‘She is always well prepared, pays attention to detail, has excellent knowledge of the law and procedures, has endless patience and is an outstanding, strong and highly skilled advocate, highly regarded by colleagues, peers and the judiciary.’