4PB

International Children Law; Private Children Law; Public Children Law

Overview

Ralph joined Chambers in October 2020 following successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Andrew Powell, Lucy Cheetham and Harry Gates. Ralph specialises in public, private and international children law, as well as the law relating to surrogacy. He has experience appearing at all levels in the Family Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. He is known for his empathetic, constructive, and practical approach.

Ralph has also worked as a judicial assistant in the Family Division of the High Court. Before joining Chambers, he worked as a family paralegal at TV Edwards where he gained experience in all aspects of family work. He has volunteered as an advocate and independent visitor for the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), as a refugee support caseworker for the British Red Cross, at the Personal Support Unit (now known as Support Through Court) and as a prison mentor for young offenders.

Prior to coming to the bar, Ralph worked in management consultancy and public relations. He is bilingual in French having worked and studied in Paris. In his spare time, he enjoys cycle touring, tennis and running.

Publications/Training

Alongside his practice, Ralph frequently delivers lectures to solicitors and has assisted with the expert witness training of paediatricians at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Awards

Lord Bowen Scholarship Lord Denning Scholarship Hardwicke Entrance Award School of Law Diploma Prize

French (Bilingual)

Professional Memberships

Lincoln’s Inn Family Law Bar Association Association of Lawyers for Children Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Education & Qualifications

BA (Hons), History (First Class), Trinity College Dublin MA, International Relations and Defence, University of Paris II, Panthéon-Assas GDL, Oxford Brookes BPTC, City University