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Family: children and domestic abuse

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Field Court Chambers

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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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'It is so easy to work with Andrew Jobson and Billy Hudspeth.'
  • 'Andrew Jobson and Billy Hudspeth can handle stressful matters in a very professional manner and it is an absolute pleasure to work with them.'
  • 'All the clerks are exceptional, professional, attentive and understanding.'
  • 'The clerks are phenomenal.'

Lawyers

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Barry McAlinden
In court, he is simply remarkable; his cross-examination skills are exceptional, he presents arguments with precision, drawing on evidence in a manner that is both compelling and irrefutable, and he never raises his voice or resorts to theatrics.’
4
Paula Diaz
‘Paula is a go-to advocate for complex matters. She is incredibly organised and thorough, with a gentle but effective approach.’
4
Martina van der Leij
‘Martina has incredible forensic analytical skills and is able to pull out the core strands of a case. She is excellent on her feet and willing to go the extra mile for clients and solicitors.’
6
Rebecca Davies
‘Rebecca is a very organised and thorough advocate, who gives clear advice.'

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Lily Cooke
‘Lily is a tour de force on her feet, and utterly impressive in witness handling. She takes on the most awkward of cases with confidence and aplomb, and will always find the clearest of paths through complex evidence.’
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Aristide Hoang-Brown
Aristide’s attention to detail is unquestionable. He handles sensitive and often emotionally complex cases with a calm, thoughtful approach that earns the trust of both colleagues and clients, and his communication is clear.’
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Joanna Thom