4PB

Public Children Law; Private Children Law; Inquiries and Inquests

Overview

Recently retired as a trustee of Advocate (formerly Bar Pro Bono Unit), in which capacity she had served since its inception in 1996, Jane continues to review applications and she remains a member of the Liaison Reviewers Committee.

An effective and very experienced advocate with particular expertise in complex children cases at first instance and on appeal.
Completed FLBA’s Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training

Publications/Training

– Contributor to three chapters of Rayden & Jackson on Relationship Breakdown, Finances and Children
– Joint author (with Paul Mallender) of The Civil Partnership Act 2004: A Practical Guide.
– Blackstones Guide to Family Law Act 1996How to make applications in the Family Proceedings Court (Blackstones) 1st and 2nd edition
– Author of Guide to Defended Divorces (Sweet and Maxwell)Contributor to Rayden & Jackson
– Delivered a series of seminars around the country teaching Advocacy in Care Proceedings

Awards

• Sudarshan Kapila Memorial Award
• Richards Prize (Grays Inn)

Professional Memberships

Gray’s Inn
Family Law Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children
Resolution
Association of Child Protection Professionals

Education & Qualifications

• LLB (Hons)
• Mediator
• Advocacy Trainer for Gray’s Inn

• Warwick University