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England - London • Private client
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Family: children

Berris Law

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Julian Hayes leads the children practice at Berris Law, where the team focuses on complex public law matters that often crossover with criminal proceedings. The team represents parents and children in care proceedings, including those involving deprivation of liberty orders, domestic abuse, and cross-border issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly reliable solicitors who care about their clients.’

  • ‘I would totally recommend Julian Hayes to anyone seeking an expert in family law. Julian is very professional, friendly, and has an open approach to clients’ needs. He proactively and transparently understands and addresses clients’ concerns, ensuring a collaborative and trusting relationship.’

  • ‘High expertise, a high level of individual attention and focus, exceptionally skilled practice.’

  • ‘Julian Hayes is very pleasant to work with. He has remarkable attention to detail, his advice is always very skilled and focused, he goes the extra mile, and he is a powerful advocate on paper and in court. He gives more time and care than most competitors and has exceptional legal experience.’

  • ‘Berris Law is known for providing excellent client care. Their expertise in criminal law is a key strength for complex public law proceedings.’

  • ‘Julian Hayes is a robust advocate. He fearlessly champions his client’s interest. His pragmatic approach is invaluable in cases where emotions run high. His criminal law experience is highly sought after in complex care cases where there are concurrent criminal proceedings.’

Work highlights

Represented a father in an application for a care order listed before the High Court involving cross-border issues.
Representing a 14-year-old child in High Court care proceedings case whereby the client is accused of serious sexual abuse against his siblings.
Representing a mother in High Court care proceedings where she had been remanded in custody whilst pregnant.

Practice head

Julian Hayes

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