The ‘excellent’ members of ‘go-to family law set‘ 30 Park Place Chambers are frequently instructed by local authorities, parents, and guardians in complex child law cases, often involving allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, extreme neglect, and fictitious illness. Both silks and juniors have recently been instructed in relation to several multi-week High Court matters. The ‘calm and compelling‘ Jane Crowley KC has a strong presence in Wales, with extensive experience in all aspects of child abuse cases. Catherine Heyworth KC has considerable experience in cases where children have suffered multiple injuries, and also acts in cases concerning forced marriages and the deprivation of young people’s liberty. Catrin John has recently acted in cases involving fabricated and factitious illnesses, sexual abuse and serious physical abuse. The ‘fiercely intelligent‘ Rhys Evans has a strong reputation for his work on behalf of local authorities and children, as does Nathan Jones. Rhian Jones also sits as a recorder. Ruth Henke KC, as was, is now a High Court judge.
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30 Park Place
Testimonials
‘James Dowse heads up a very helpful sets of clerks that go above and beyond to ensure we get the Counsel we have requested or someone with equal expertise.’
‘All of the family clerks, Sarah Worman, Sadie Davies and James Dowse are helpful, professional and efficient. They are always willing and able to assist in securing counsel for cases and communicate extremely well.’
‘The clerks, in particular James Dowse and Sarah Worman, often go above and beyond to assist where possible, particularly in relation to urgent hearings listed.’
’30 Park Place’s reputation for family work is second to none. The clerking team provides appropriate advice and assistance in selecting the right counsel for the job and senior counsel provide high quality support to their juniors.’
’30 Park Place has an excellent set of family law barristers who are all highly experienced and knowledgeable in both private and public law matters.’
’30 Park Place is the go-to chambers for complex public law children cases. They have an incredibly talented pool of barristers and offer excellent training as well.’
’30 Park Place is an excellent chambers with a highly experienced and qualified team of barristers.’
The family clerks are helpful, professional and efficient. They are always willing and able to assist in securing counsel for cases and communicate extremely well. I have attended a number of training programmes over the years which I have always found to be informative and enjoyable.
Linenhall Chambers
Linenhall Chambers is ‘the best chambers in the North Wales and Chester area’ for children work, with members regularly instructed to act in complex cases by families and local authorities, among others. The set has a particularly strong reputation for working with vulnerable individuals and notably includes four members able to conduct cases in Welsh. Daniel Dodd heads the family team and specialises in complex and sensitive child law cases involving death and serious injury. Kathryn Anslow regularly represents local authorities, parents, and children in relation to a wide range of matters, including serious physical abuse, long-term chronic neglect, sexual abuse, and substance misuse and addiction. Hannah Horton is ‘clear and firm with her advice‘ and has a care led practice split between representing parents and local authorities. Nicholas Sefton handles cases involving issues surrounding attachment disorders in children, among others.
Testimonials
‘Lucy Morris in particular is very responsive.’
‘The best chambers in the North Wales and Chester area. Counsel are all of a high standard with a particularly strong and experienced family team.’
‘Linenhall Chambers always offers excellent communication and service from dedicated family law clerks.’
‘When we have contacted chambers they have always been helpful and provided availability where possible, often going the extra mile to see if anything is due to change in the diaries to allow for counsel to become available.’
30 Park Place
Testimonials
‘James Dowse heads up a very helpful sets of clerks that go above and beyond to ensure we get the Counsel we have requested or someone with equal expertise.’
‘All of the family clerks, Sarah Worman, Sadie Davies and James Dowse are helpful, professional and efficient. They are always willing and able to assist in securing counsel for cases and communicate extremely well.’
‘The clerks, in particular James Dowse and Sarah Worman, often go above and beyond to assist where possible, particularly in relation to urgent hearings listed.’
’30 Park Place’s reputation for family work is second to none. The clerking team provides appropriate advice and assistance in selecting the right counsel for the job and senior counsel provide high quality support to their juniors.’
’30 Park Place has an excellent set of family law barristers who are all highly experienced and knowledgeable in both private and public law matters.’
’30 Park Place is the go-to chambers for complex public law children cases. They have an incredibly talented pool of barristers and offer excellent training as well.’
’30 Park Place is an excellent chambers with a highly experienced and qualified team of barristers.’
The family clerks are helpful, professional and efficient. They are always willing and able to assist in securing counsel for cases and communicate extremely well. I have attended a number of training programmes over the years which I have always found to be informative and enjoyable.
Linenhall Chambers
Linenhall Chambers is ‘the best chambers in the North Wales and Chester area’ for children work, with members regularly instructed to act in complex cases by families and local authorities, among others. The set has a particularly strong reputation for working with vulnerable individuals and notably includes four members able to conduct cases in Welsh. Daniel Dodd heads the family team and specialises in complex and sensitive child law cases involving death and serious injury. Kathryn Anslow regularly represents local authorities, parents, and children in relation to a wide range of matters, including serious physical abuse, long-term chronic neglect, sexual abuse, and substance misuse and addiction. Hannah Horton is ‘clear and firm with her advice‘ and has a care led practice split between representing parents and local authorities. Nicholas Sefton handles cases involving issues surrounding attachment disorders in children, among others.
Testimonials
‘Lucy Morris in particular is very responsive.’
‘The best chambers in the North Wales and Chester area. Counsel are all of a high standard with a particularly strong and experienced family team.’
‘Linenhall Chambers always offers excellent communication and service from dedicated family law clerks.’
‘When we have contacted chambers they have always been helpful and provided availability where possible, often going the extra mile to see if anything is due to change in the diaries to allow for counsel to become available.’