Family: children and domestic abuse

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

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Timothy Bowe KC

St Ives Chambers

‘Timothy is very much a measured advocate. As a junior silk he has quickly established himself as a go-to silk for thorough understated representation which enables him to stand out above more flamboyant advocates, as judges listen to him.'

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Nick Goodwin KC

Harcourt Chambers

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Richard Hadley KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Richard is fantastic at explaining things in a way the client can follow and engage with. He helps secure really positive outcomes for clients.’

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Lucy Hendry KC

3PB

‘Lucy is a determined advocate who will always present the client’s case with tenacity and enthusiasm. She is unwavering in her dedication to justice and has earned the respect of peers, clients, and opposing counsel alike.'

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Elizabeth Isaacs KC

St Ives Chambers

‘Elizabeth is a powerhouse at the family Bar.  She has a deserved reputation for a forensic approach to her cases and leaves no stone unturned, and you know that she has considered every possible permeation in the evidence and can persuade the tribunal with her knowledge of the facts and law.’

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Sara Lewis KC

St Philips Chambers

‘Sara is the KC you want on your case for any complex care proceedings involving non-accidental injury; she is the full package. Her knowledge of the area is impeccable, her research is deep and thorough, her client manner is sympathetic, but firm and realistic, and her advocacy really is exceptional.'

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Elizabeth McGrath KC

3PB

‘Elizabeth is very much the whole package, as she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, she has a brilliant bedside manner, especially with clients who are vulnerable, and she has the ability to explain the most complex legal matters in a way that can be understood simply by lay clients. Her preparation and research in cases is meticulous, she leaves no stone unturned, her written arguments are incredibly strong, and her advocacy is equally impressive.'

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Vanessa Meachin KC

3PB

Vanessa is a distinguished King's Counsel with a stellar reputation for excellence in advocacy. With over 35 years call, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill in handling complex and challenging cases, and her expertise spans across all areas of family law, where she has achieved remarkable success and recognition.'

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Lorna Meyer KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Lorna is an exceptional silk; her written and oral advocacy is exemplary in its preparation and forensic analysis is second-to-none. Lorna is able to put the most vulnerable clients at ease, and at the same time when needed to forcefully and forensically cross-examine even the most experienced of professional witnesses.’

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Stefano Nuvoloni KC

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Stefano is extraordinarily bright and quick witted, and he has a particular ability to put the client at ease through humour. He has an excellent bedside manner, his advocacy is polished and considered, and he is highly regarded by the judiciary and senior solicitors.'

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Jonathan Sampson KC

Harcourt Chambers

'Jonathan is an experienced silk, and he is a calm and measured advocate. Jonathan is able to identify the key issue or submission in a case with ease, and to persuade even the most difficult of judges to his point of view, and he has an excellent knowledge of the law and medicine.'

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John Vater KC

Harcourt Chambers

 sight to behold.’ 

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Aidan Vine KC

Harcourt Chambers

‘Aidan is a tenacious advocate; his written documents are always detailed and well-researched and in oral advocacy he will pursue his argument as far as he can.'