Katherine Henry > Chambers of Tracey Hennessey > Southampton, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of Tracey Hennessey
No.18 Barristers Chambers
21 Carlton Crescent
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2ET
England

Position

Areas of practice include: Areas of practice include: Areas of practice include: Family: Children   ( (International) child abduction, Private law children: Contact and Residence disputes, Domestic violence & injunctions)

Career

Katie was educated at Ribston Hall High School in Gloucestershire, before beginning her legal education at Cardiff University. Following completion of her degree, Katie commenced her Bar Vocational Course and was graded as Outstanding.

In 2016, Katie was awarded a grant by the FLBA to attend the ABA Annual Conference in San Francisco.

In 2017, Katie was invited to speak at the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights in Dublin on issues of access to justice.

In 2019, Katie was appointed as a Deputy District Judge, sitting on the Western Circuit.

In 2021, Katie will be speaking at the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights in Singapore on issues of parental alienation.

Memberships

  • Resolution
  • Western Circuit
  • FLBA

Education

  • Cardiff University LLB Hons
  • Cardiff University BVC Outstanding

Lawyer Rankings

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

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Katherine HenryNo.18 Barristers Chambers ‘Katherine is an all-round class act. One of the best in conference with clients – she is so reassuring and empathetic. Her preparation for a case is meticulous, and her written documents are top-drawer. She is superb in court too – she gets to the heart of issues, is very persuasive, and the respect that judges have for her is obvious.’