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Family: children and domestic abuse

Brendan Roche KC

Brendan Roche KC

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7BR is home to a team with 'vast knowledge of family law'. The group is particularly adept in handling cases concerning international child abduction and relocation issues. Barbara Connolly KC is highly sought after for her expertise in advising on cases involving medically complex evidence, the deaths of children, and surrogacy and fertility treatment issues. Brendan Roche KC handles both public and private children law proceedings, and is often instructed on matters concerning allegations of severe injuries to children. Rachel Langdale KC frequently appears before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Among the set’s juniors, the 'meticulous' Helen Compton is skilled at handling cases involving allegations of fabricated or induced illness.
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Position

Brendan has a high profile in family law. He regularly appears in the Family Division, especially in public and private law children’s cases involving complex medical evidence and cases with an international element. Ranked as a leading junior in personal injury law, Brendan is regularly instructed in high value personal injury claims. He has particular expertise in group litigation, local authority children’s services negligence cases and tort actions involving the church. Brendan specialises-in clinical negligence cases, including cases of obstetric negligence causing cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy.

Career

Called 1989, Middle Temple.

Memberships

PNBA, PIBA, FLBA.

Education

Stonyhurst College; St John’s College, Oxford (1987 BA; 1995 MA); City University (1988 Diploma in law).

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Testimonials

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  • 'Harry Smith is absolutely first class, always willing to help and go above and beyond.'
  • 'Harry Smith and Nathan Keegan are always willing to check the diary and move things around to accommodate last minute instructions.'
  • 'Harry Smith is efficient and willing to assist.'
  • 'Harry Smith is impressive.'
  • 'A great set of family barristers.'
  • '7BR has a strong family team at all levels.'
  • 'Strength and depth at all levels.'
  • 'Very high quality counsel.'