Chris Barnes > 4PB > London, England > Barrister Profile

4PB
6th Floor, St Martin’s Court, 10 Paternoster Row
LONDON
EC4M 7HP
England
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Position

Chris specialises in proceedings relating to children whether public, private or international. He is regularly instructed by local authorities, parents, guardians and other interested parties at all levels including the Family Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. Chris is particularly well regarded for his work in public law care proceedings and has experience of cases involving sexual abuse and serious inflicted injury acting in his own right and as a led junior.

Career

Called 2008; Inn Gray’s Inn. Current directorships: publications of note: ‘Relief from Sanctions in the Family Courts’, 2015 (with Jane Wells and James Billingham) http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed145397.

Memberships

FLBA, ALC.

Education

Dulwich College; St John’s College, Cambridge; 2006, MA (Cantab) – History; 2007, City University – GDL; 2008, Inns of Court School of Law – BVC.

Leisure

Parkrunner.

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Chris Barnes4PB ‘Chris is academically sharp, thoughtful and insightful with his cases. He relishes the law and is committed to making sure it progresses to reflect society. He is excellent to work with as part of a team – pleasant yet oozing confidence.’