Ms Victoria Roberts > Chambers of Mark Twomey KC and Alison Easton > London, England > Barrister Profile
Coram Chambers Offices
Coram Chambers
9-11 FULWOOD PLACE
LONDON
WC1V 6HG
England
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Ms Victoria Roberts
Work Department
Children Public
Children Private
Position
Victoria receives instructions on a wide range of family law matters and specialises in proceedings in relation to children. Victoria is noted for her sensitive approach to vulnerable clients and ability to manage difficult characters. Clients have commended Victoria for her robust, problem-solving approach and valuable advice early on in cases, such as advising on experts, evidence and disclosure requirements.
Victoria is regularly instructed in cases involving:
- Allegations of non-accidental injuries, including cases with conflicting medical evidence and management of rehabilitation plans;
- Allegations of fabricated or induced illness;
- Allegations of sexual abuse;
- Allegations of radicalisation;
- Forced marriage and forced marriage protection orders;
- FGM and FGM protection orders;
- Child sexual exploitation;
- Cultural and religious concerns;
- Vulnerable parties and parents with learning difficulties;
- International elements, including where jurisdiction may be in issue and placement out of the jurisdiction.
Career
Victoria undertook a common law pupillage and has experience of all areas of family law.
She has significant experience of complex care proceedings, acting for local authorities, parents, connected persons and children’s guardians.
Victoria is experienced in the use of the inherent jurisdiction, including applications for contra mundum orders, injunctions and deprivation of liberty in care proceedings.
In private law children matters, Victoria acts in cases involving international issues, such as child abduction and leave to remove applications. She is also instructed where there are serious allegations of domestic violence and abuse requiring fact finding hearings.
Victoria also delivers lectures, seminars and training for solicitors and other professionals on matters relation to children proceedings.
Memberships
Inner Temple
FLBA
ALC
Education
BA (Hons) History (2:1), University College London
MA in International Relations, University of Essex
BVC (Very Competent), GDL (Commendation), College of Law
Bar Vocational Course Exhibition (Inner Temple)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Victoria Roberts –Coram Chambers ‘Victoria is an exceptionally talented barrister. She works hard and is always well-prepared.’
Coram Chambers is ‘a top set that excels in all areas of family law’. Mark Twomey KC ‘elevates any case with his erudition, style and incisive cross-examination’. Shiva Ancliffe KC is ‘an extremely effective and impressive advocate‘, with solid expertise in handling public law cases involving allegations of serious injuries and sexual abuse. The ‘very solid and pragmatic barrister’ Victoria Roberts is admired for her ‘well-prepared cross-examination and effective advocacy in the court’, while Alison Easton is ‘forensically outstanding and knows her cases thoroughly’. In recent developments, Shárin Diegan joined the group in October 2023, and on the management side, Sean Gentleman joined as senior clerk in June 2024.