1GC | Family Law

Sam is a specialist child law practitioner with over 26 years’ experience of a broad range of public and private law proceedings.

She has represented Local Authorities, parents, extended family members and children (either directly or by their Children’s Guardian) in highly complex public law matters, notably involving very serious injuries to children and cases where allegations of significant sexual abuse arise. Sam has particular expertise where the consideration of complex medical evidence arises.

Sam regularly represents young people who are competent to give instructions in their own right.  In a recently reported matter,  Sam has represented an 18-year-old seeking to be adopted (where the application was opposed).

French

Association of Lawyers for Children (Member of Executive Committee)

Family Law Bar Association

Middle Temple

BA (Hons) Bristol University MA (Distinction) London University CPE (Commendation) City University

Bar Finals examination (Very Competent)

Pegasus Scholar (2001) with Chief Justice of the Family Court in Melbourne,  Australia