Profile
Work Department
Position
Children and divorce, specialising in care proceedings.
Career
Called 1989.
Fiona practices exclusively in the area of Family Law. Her practice covers the full range of Public and Private Law applications and she represents parents, children and local authorities in cases involving all aspects of child care law.
She is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and effective advocates in Manchester and is regularly instructed in complex cases involving historic sexual abuse, multiple injuries, FII and cases with an international element, including abduction.
Fiona has a calm, approachable style. Those she represents appreciate her ability to give sensible and practical advice outside court whilst ensuring that their interests are properly protected and promoted. Her incisive advocacy, grasp of detail and high quality written work means that her clients are always well represented.
Memberships
Education
Our Lady’s Convent Stamford Hill London; Warwick; School of Law: Inns of Court. Qualifications: LL.B (Hons).
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Testimonials
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- 'Garrick Brown, in particular, is a great clerk. He will always be available to talk and will try his best to arrange cover even at short notice. Similarly, Camille Scott is very helpful.'
- 'The clerks at 18 St John's Chambers are amazing. They are always prompt to respond and assist with counsel. Camille Scott, despite being a senior clerk, is never too busy to assist and help. Vaughn John and Garrick Brown are a credit to chambers. They are always helpful, professional and go out of their way to help in any difficult situations whereby hearings are listed urgently or there is a last minute change in counsel.'
- 'Camille Scott is wonderful at finding an appropriate barrister.'
- 'The clerks are all friendly and extremely helpful. Vaughn John and Garrick Brown work extremely hard to ensure that counsel is made available for most hearings.'
- 'All clerks at this set are proactive and helpful and understand their clients' needs. They go above and beyond in identifying the right barrister for the case and liaison with those instructing is prompt and efficient. Camille Scott heads a very strong team with excellent support from Garrick Brown and Vaughn John, all of whom cultivate meaningful professional relationships which help to make this the go-to set for family law counsel.'
- 'Both Garrick Brown and Vaughn John have always been helpful and informative.'
- 'Camille Scott gets a special mention. She goes above and beyond and is always there to help, especially in an emergency.'
- 'The clerking team, headed by Camille Scott, is excellent. Camille goes above and beyond to cover a brief and has an excellent set of barristers to be able to do this. Camille is well supported by her team, in particular Garrick Brown and Vaughn John, who are extremely helpful and who are all quick to respond and do what they can to help in particular in the case of emergency listings.'