Vanessa Long > The Chambers of Richard Booth KC > Brighton, England > Barrister Profile

The Chambers of Richard Booth KC
1 Crown Office Row, Brighton
119 CHURCH STREET
BRIGHTON
BN1 1UD
England

Position

Vanessa regularly appears in care proceedings representing local authorities, parents and children at both contested and directions hearings, including emergency hearings, ICOs, CMHs, IRHs and Final Hearings. Vanessa has experience of dealing with allegations of neglect, physical and emotional harm, substance misuse and domestic violence amongst others.

Vanessa represents both Applicants and Respondents in private law cases at all stages of proceedings, including applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders.

Vanessa has particular experience in cases involving allegations of abuse and domestic violence between partners and against children and is able to advise parents on the procedural steps to be taken in such cases, including advice as to whether separate Fact Finding hearings are appropriate during proceedings.

Vanessa accepts instruction from Applicants and Respondents in relation to applications for both non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

Career

Call: 2014