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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  • '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.'

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