Profile
Work Department
Position
Family
Miss Parr’s practice is primarily focused on family law, including ancillary relief, injunctive relief and public and private law children applications. Miss Parr has appeared before the Court of Appeal.
Children
Miss Parr specialises in family law and has appeared in the Court of Appeal and High Court.
Miss Parr represents parents, children and Local Authorities in care and adoption proceedings. She has experience of complex cases involving sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, substance misuse, mental health issues and neglect. She has experience in deprivation of liberty applications under the Court’s inherent jurisdiction.
In private law proceedings, Miss Parr represents parents and children and is experienced in dealing with intractable contact disputes, impacable hostility and international relocation.
Finance
Miss Parr acts in ancillary relief proceedings, including those involving pensions and company assets.
Miss Parr is thorough in her presentation of cases and is noted for her client care including her approachable and sympathetic manner.
Margaret is content to advise in conference in advance of hearings.
Education
Call: 2008
BA Law (Jurisprudence): The Queen's College, Oxford University
Ives Prize: The Queen's College, Oxford University
Michel Exhibition: The Queen's College, Oxford University
Lord Denning Major Scholarship: Lincoln's Inn
Hardwick Entrance Schloarship: Lincoln's Inn
Bar Vocational Course: Manchester Metropolitant University
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerks are really approachable and accommodating. Their strength is in excellent communication and finding solutions in an urgent situation.'
- 'The service from the clerks' room is highly efficient, with staff who are responsive and always willing to assist. Their proactive approach to managing court timetables and urgent requests is particularly impressive and contributes to the smooth running of cases.'
- '7HS is a chambers with vast experience and a collection of counsel with varied strengths and specialisms. If, on rare occasions, counsel of choice may not be available, they are always able to offer experienced counsel who will always be well-prepared and accommodating to the needs of the case, even at very short notice.'
- 'The chambers overall are highly esteemed in family law, particularly with regard to care proceedings. The set offers a deep pool of talented barristers who cover a wide range of specialisations, ensuring strength-in-depth across all levels of experience. There’s a real commitment to ensuring that clients are paired with the most suitable barrister for their case, regardless of complexity.'
- 'They are a strong team and on an individual basis will also strive to ensure that suitable counsel are made available wherever possible.'
- '7HS is a good solid set with a broad range of experience.'
- 'Great strength in depth.'
- 'Excellent service always available.'