Ms Kirstie Danton > Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC > Birmingham, England > Barrister Profile
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Ms Kirstie Danton
Work Department
Kirstie Danton is a Barrister specialising in Family law.
Position
Kirstie is deputy head of the childcare group within chambers.
Career
Private Law Children
In private law, Kirstie accepts instructions to act for children and young adults. She is reputed for her ability to relate to people with sensitivity and care and is often instructed to represent the most vulnerable of clients. Kirstie is known for ability to present a client’s case with force and passion. Kirstie acts at all levels and has particular experience in matters involving:
- Domestic abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Implacable hostility
- Removal from the jurisdiction
- Abduction cases
- Convention
- Non-convention
Public Law Children
Kirstie accepts instructions on behalf of local authorities, parents and primary carers -, grandparents, guardians acting for children, separately represented young people and third-party intervenors. Kirstie has extensive experience of matters involving:
- Serious physical, psychological and/ or sexual harm
- Fabricated or induced illness, including ALTe’s
- Sexual abuse including interfamilial abuse
- Historic neglect
- Matters involving vulnerable clients
- Cross examination of sensitive witnesses, with or without the assistance of the Official Solicitor
Kirstie has experience of cases involving international elements including inter jurisdiction adoption orders. Kirstie has acted for and advised clients on claims arising under the Human Rights Act and for potential applications for Judicial Review. Kirstie is known for her thorough approach and dedication ensuring that her client’s case is put effectively.
Deprivation of Liberty
Kirstie accepts instructions on behalf of all parties and has extensive experience at all levels. Kirstie is able to advise on areas surrounding applications including transition to the court of protection and as to capacity assessments with a view to assisting the transition of young adults to the adult services and court of protection arena.
Notable Cases
AB (a child: Deprivation of liberty) [2015] EWHC 3125 (Fam)
Re Q (A Child) (DOLS: Lack of Secure Placement) [2021] 123
Re T (No.2) (Care Proceedings: Fact-Finding: Genital Injuries: Supplemental judgment for publication) [2021] EWFC 101
Recommendations
Legal 500 2018: “A strident advocate and a fighter in court.”
Legal 500 2017: “Diligent and creative.”
Legal 500: “Very acute and always prepared to argue a case.”
Languages
English
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Middle Temple
Education
LLB (hons) The University of Hull
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Kirstie Danton –St Ives Chambers ‘Kirstie is an excellent advocate – concise, thoughtful and well-respected. She is thorough and gives her all for her client. She is polite and mild-mannered.’