18 St John Street Chambers

Anna brings to her practice a wide range of experiences gleaned from undertaking complex family law cases (both in her own right and whilst being led by senior members of the Bar), along with life experience.

In particular, Anna is noted for her meticulous case preparation, her attention to solicitor and client care, and her enthusiastic and no nonsense approach to work. Anna combines such qualities with being a bold yet sensible advocate, with an ability to deliver robust advice whilst not losing sight of the need for sensitivity towards clients, especially when representing vulnerable clients or those with mental health difficulties.

Anna encompasses all aspects of family law in her practice, regularly appearing in the higher courts, including the High Court and has experience of appearing in the Court of Appeal (Family Division). Anna is also available to provide advice and to deliver training/CPD seminars to solicitors and children practitioners.

Anna has particular interest in mental health law and representing vulnerable clients, and is experienced in cases involving capacity issues, the Official Solicitor and representing clients with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties.

Anna is able to accept instructions direct from the public on cases deemed suitable for Direct Access.

The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Lord Denning Society Family Law Bar Association Child Concern The Northern Circuit

LLB (Hons) – First Class BVC City University, formerly Inns of Court School of Lawer Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s Educational Award (2005-8) Awarded Bar Council bursary to represent the UK at the 2008 Specialisation Course in International Criminal Law and mooting competition for Young Penalists entitled Shari’a and International Criminal Law, held in Sicily Andrew McDowell Memorial Shield (2008) Hardwicke Scholar