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William Horwood

William Horwood

St Philips Chambers, West Midlands

Work Department

Family

Position

William undertook pupillage in chambers in 2016/17, and joined chambers on completion of pupillage in 2017. His practice encompasses the following areas of law:

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  • Family Law (public law care cases, acting for Guardians appointed in private law children cases, ancillary relief and trusts of land cases)

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  • Abuse and neglect (claims against public authorities and private institutions in relation to abuse or neglect suffered whilst in the care of those authorities/institutions)

William undertakes a significant amount of work on a pro bono basis, and was recognised for his contribution in helping to secure access to justice for those who cannot afford legal representation and are not eligible for public funding by being awarded the Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Award in March 2023.

Career

Called to the Bar in 2016.

Languages

Russian

Memberships

The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

Family Law Bar Association

West Midlands Family Law Bar Association

Education

BA (Hons) Russian Studies – First Class (University of Birmingham) MA Russian and East European Literature and Culture (University College London) Graduate Diploma in Law – Commendation (BPP Law School) Bar Professional Training Course – Very Competent (University of Law)

Lord Justice Holker Scholar 2014 – Gray’s Inn

CPE Scholar 2012 – Gray’s Inn

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