The family law members housed at Dere Street Barristers conduct cases across all levels of the family court system, and it is lauded as ‘a brilliant set’ that ’stands out in the region for its team of barristers and clerks‘. Tim Donnelly is highlighted as ’outstanding in his field’ and he represents local authorities, family members, and children and their guardians before the Family Court and the High Court in cases surrounding allegations of inflicting fatal injuries to children, sexual abuse, and shaking-related injuries. Pauline Moulder is highly adept at handling public law cases involving conflicting medical evidence, and she is also experienced in cases involving jurisdictional issues. Elizabeth Callaghan is especially skilled in acting for vulnerable clients, and she has experience in case surrounding fatal injuries to children, the murder of a parent, and poisoning; she is praised as a ‘tenacious advocate’. Ravinder Randhawa is another key junior at the set with notable expertise in cases surrounding FGM, forced marriage protection orders, and parental alienation. Christopher McKee’s ‘preparation work is exceptional and thorough’, and he practices in public law, with experience in case concerning radicalisation and serious injuries to children.
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Career
Called 1998; Lincolns Inn.
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association.
Education
University of Teesside (LLB (Hons) 1st); University of Northumbria (BVC).
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- ‘Elizabeth is always thoroughly prepared, is forensic in her cross-examination and has excellent client skills. Added to that she is a pleasure to work with on cases as she is helpful, communicative and supportive.'