29 Bedford Row Chambers is 'a go-to set for complex and sensitive family matters'. Members of the set are active across the entire gamut of children law matters, including surrogacy and same-sex parenting cases. Paul Storey KC is highly regarded for his expertise in public child law matters, with a solid track record in appearing before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Among the juniors, Lee Arnot ‘commands the court' and routinely handles cases involving allegations of alienation and abuse, as well as international relocation issues. The 'incredibly knowledgeable' Dafydd Griffiths predominantly focuses on private law work.
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