Field Court Chambers is an 'exceptional family set', with a team of practitioners regularly instructed by local authorities, intervenors, parents and children’s guardians in private and public children law proceedings. Barry McAlinden is 'a well-prepared and robust advocate', with significant experience in handling child abduction and relocation cases, as well as cases involving allegations of serious injuries and sexual abuse. Paula Diaz is 'a great cross-examiner' with expertise in handling public child law proceedings, often involving cases of serious injuries and deaths and allegations of fabricated or induced illness.

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