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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Lucy Hendry KC

3PB

‘Lucy is a confident and robust advocate, her preparation is thorough and she always has a strong grasp of the papers, even in the most complex cases. Her understanding of complex medical issues and her ability to cross-examine experts makes her stand out from the crowd in terms of her advocacy.'

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Penny Howe KC

Pump Court Chambers

‘Penny is a powerful advocate who takes command of the room in a measured and calm way. Her preparation is meticulous and she is able to read the judge and parties, and adapt her approach as to what is likely to be received well.'

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Lucy Reed KC

St John’s Chambers

‘Lucy has very strong advocacy and a lovely, easy manner which finds favour with the court. Brilliant client management and bedside manner, and she completely puts clients at ease in very difficult cases and the client trusts her judgement instantly.'

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Leslie Samuels KC

Pump Court Chambers

‘Leslie is absolutely first rate and a class act. He has a calm measured approach to his advocacy which reaps rewards from the most obdurate of judges, he presents his case skilfully without ever overstating his position, and speaks with absolute conviction when that is warranted.’

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June Venters KC

3PB

'June is a remarkable advocate, she is exceptionally hard working, and she knows her case from all directions. She is entirely unflappable in court and has a presence which demands the court's attention, and her ability to read a witness and understand how to get what she needs from them in cross-examination is second-to-none.'

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Claire Wills-Goldingham KC

Colleton Chambers