Natasha Johnson > Chambers of Richard Pratt KC > Liverpool, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Richard Pratt KC
7 Harrington Street
7 HARRINGTON STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 9YH
England

Work Department

Family Department

Position

Miss Johnson was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Middle Temple in July 2014 and successfully completed pupillage in December 2017.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Miss Johnson worked as a Legal Assistant in a firm of solicitors specialising in Family Law.

Since joining chambers as a tenant her practice includes;

Representing both parents and children in both private public law and family law proceedings.

Representing Local Authorities in public law proceedings.

Cases including – contested final hearings, interim removals, cases involving non accidental injuries, cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, cases with issues in respect of designation, finding of fact hearings and cases with issues in respect of jurisdiction. Miss Johnson also has experience in adoption cases and cases involving an international element.

Experience in applications for non molestation orders and occupation orders.

Giving advice, guidance and support to solicitors and clients.

Carrying out legal research and drafting up legal documents including opinions, threshold documents, schedules of findings, advice and statements.

Negotiating settlements.

Examining and cross examining witnesses.

Keeping up to date with national and international current affairs, law and policy.

Career

Call: 2014

Education

Bar Professional Training Course (grade competent)
Law LLB with Hons
ECDL – British Computing Society (pass)

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Northern Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Natasha Johnson – 7 Harrington StreetIt is very rare to find a barrister who is exceptionally intelligent and is also able to show empathy towards their clients. Natasha has it all; she is extremely intelligent, her personal skills are exceptional, her delivery in court is second-to-none, and she has a passion for the law and takes pride in the work she delivers.’

7 Harrington Street ‘has strength in depth with a large and varied family team.’ The members are highly adept at handling all types of public and private children law cases. Margaret Parr has appeared in the Court of Appeal and the High Court, representing children, parents, and local authorities in cases concerning allegations of sexual abuse, violence against children, substance misuse, mental health issues, and child neglect. Natasha Johnson has experience with cases that have jurisdictional and international issues, and in the private law arena, she handles applications for child arrangements orders, prohibited steps orders, and specific issues applications. Natasha Harrison is another notable member of the set and she represents a range of clients in both public law and private law proceedings.