George Lafazanides > Chambers of Giles Bain and Christopher Poole > London, England > Barrister Profile

George Lafazanides

020 7583 5123 clerks@newcourtchambers.com

Position

George has a wealth of experience in representing parents and children in divorce, financial, adoption, wardship, and public and private law Children Act proceedings before different levels of tribunals, from Magistrates to complex High Court proceedings. He has conducted numerous High Court trials with complexities such as international elements, shaking injuries and FII. He more recently receives instructions from Local Authorities in addition to representing parents and children.  Notable cases include:

Re L (A Child) (Jurisdiction – Private Fostering) [2015] EWHC 1617 (Fam) – Private fostering – Habitual residence – Jurisdiction

Re E (A Child) [2020] EWFC 73 – Fact Find in a complex FII case

Career

Called to the Bar 2022; previously a Solicitor (2001).  George was a solicitor for over 20 years specialising in family law before transferring to the Bar.  As a solicitor, George was a member of the Children Panel from 2013 through to 2022, where he also gained considerable experience representing children in care, both through their CAFCASS Guardians and directly, ensuring that the most vulnerable in society had their voices heard.

Languages

Greek

Education

LLB (Hons) English Law, University of Essex, Attended the College of Law, qualified as a solicitor in 2001. Member of Middle Temple, called to the Bar in March 2022.

Leisure

Outside of work, George enjoys music, playing boardgames with friends and watching his favourite team Arsenal struggle to emulate their past successes.