Parklane Plowden
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Parklane Plowden boasts ‘a strong family team at all levels’ and is home to Louise McCallum, ‘a formidable advocate who has excellent attention to detail and is quick on her feet’; she practises in both private and public children law, and she often appears before the High Court in cases surrounding injuries to children and allegations of sexual abuse. Child law specialist Iain Hutchinson is another go-to name at the set, with particular expertise in representing local authorities, parents, and children in cases regarding induced illness and care proceedings. Simon Wilkinson is praised as a ‘highly effective and unflappable advocate’ and he has appeared before the Court of Appeal; he is skilled in matters pertaining to complex mental capacity issues. Sara Anning‘s practice exclusively focuses on family law, and she regularly appears against silks in cases regarding allegations of induced illness and serious injuries to children.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Parklane Plowden is a trusted chambers, with plenty of excellent barristers available.'
- 'Claire Wright is simply brilliant.'
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.
Iain Hutchinson
‘Iain is an extremely approachable barrister with excellent communication skills and an adept ability to get to the core of the issue. He is always well prepared, is an excellent advocate, and he has a kind and caring manner and ensures that the case remains child focused.'
Louise McCallum
‘Louise is a formidable advocate who has excellent attention to detail and is quick on her feet. Louise is very empathetic and understanding on really complex matters whilst commanding respect of her peers and getting great results for clients.'
Alex Taylor
Clare Garnham
Julia Nelson
‘Julia is a very experienced barrister and she is at her best in complex children law matters, often bringing lots of energy and experience to the table to find solutions. Judges listen to her views because she has seen and done it all, and she works very hard and dynamically to get the very best result possible for the client.'
Simon Wilkinson
‘Simon is great with clients; he puts them at ease straight away, explains the law clearly, has a quick and detailed knowledge of the facts of a case and presents to a client with knowledge and empathy. The rapport he builds with clients encourages them to quickly trust him and for them to accept, what might often, be difficult advice to hear.'
Emily Chipchase
Charlotte Wilce
‘Charlotte is exceptionally thorough and well-prepared for all cases. Her written legal arguments are just as impressive as her advocacy, and she is unflappable and presents her cases in a knowledgeable and persuasive manner.'
Nathaniel Garner
‘Nathaniel's attention to detail is second-to-none, he constantly impresses with his ability to absorb a complex case immediately, as if he was working on that case since day one, and his advocacy is phenomenal. He has the ability to extract the key information from even the most hostile of professional witnesses and put a client's case across in the manner the judge needs to see, rather than something performative.'
Rebecca Musgrove
'Rebecca is exceptionally hard working, she takes complete ownership of complex cases, and she is practical and sensible in her approach. She is a go-to counsel when the case is complex as you know she will take control and navigate a solution, and she is simply superb.'
Emily Ross
Maxine Best
Philippa Wordsworth
Lucy Sowden
‘Lucy's preparation and diligence to detail are second-to-none. She is swift to respond and goes out of her way to ensure her availability throughout proceedings, and her communication with clients is excellent.'
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.
Chloe Branton
'Chloe is an exceptional barrister whose meticulous approach to case preparation ensures that every detail is carefully considered, resulting in excellent position statements that strengthen her advocacy in court. She consistently goes above and beyond in every case, demonstrating a deep commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, and her ability to manage difficult client expectations with professionalism and empathy sets her apart, as does her calm and confident demeanour, even in high-pressure situations.'