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
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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