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Family: children and domestic abuse

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Pump Court Chambers

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Pump Court Chambers boasts ‘an excellent pool of barristers within the family team across all levels of experience’; these practitioners are highly adept in matters pertaining to both public and private children law cases, as well as those with multidisciplinary elements and Court of Protection-related cases. The ‘professional, eloquent, and good humoured’ Simon Johnson frequently represents parents, family members, and children in cases which surround issues of sexual and emotional abuse, significant injuries, and neglect; he is also a key port of call for care planning decisions. Elizabeth Spence was appointed as a Deputy District Judge in February 2024 and ‘her cross-examination is clever and impressive’; she continues to act in cases regarding private law issues, including allegations of alienation and abduction. Meghan Daniels, a ‘wonderfully balanced barrister’ and Albert Gibbon, who is a ‘well-prepared, confident and robust advocate’, are also sought after members of chambers.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Albert Morgan always responds in good time, answers queries fully and is always professional and polite. On some occasions whereby my queries are picked up by other clerks, similarly, they too have been pleasant and professional.'
  • 'The clerking team at Pump Court Chambers are helpful. Tom Goodman and Lloyd Parker always deal with any queries promptly.'
  • 'The clerks are excellent and are superbly led by Tony Atkins. For day-to-day diary management and enquiries, Tom is superb - always very quick to respond and helpful in every way.'
  • 'Timely communication always - from Tony Atkins and Tom goodman, you can always expect a prompt and comprehensive response when you reach out.'
  • 'The clerks are helpful, and Lloyd Parker is exceptional and will go out of his way to assist.'
  • 'Lloyd Parker is fantastic - always helpful and friendly and nothing is too much.'

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.

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Simon Johnson
‘Simon is an outstanding family law barrister with great legal expertise, advocacy skills, commitment and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for clients and his skill of dealing with extremely vulnerable clients which seems to just come naturally to Simon. Simon is approachable and compassionate, providing clients with reassurance and clarity during what are often highly emotional proceedings.'
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Elizabeth Spence
‘Elizabeth is down-to-earth and exceptionally quick and really knows her stuff. She’s empathetic and gives pragmatic advice and is realistic as to outcomes, she sits as a deputy district judge so can also explain to clients what the judicial approach is likely to be, and she’s a very confident advocate.'
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Amy Connell
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Adam Clegg
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Meghan Daniels
'Meghan is a wonderfully balanced barrister who has all of the skills and abilities to deal with all types of different clients, but particularly those who are particularly anxious, worried or needing any extra reassurance and support to achieve best outcomes. Meghan is able to reassure clients and take extra time to consider their potential extra needs and considerations when it comes to their case in general and the time she spends with them at court for hearings.'

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.

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Albert Gibbon
'Albert is a master at preparing precise, informative and accurate position statements. He is due diligent and excellent with vulnerable and nervous clients, he prepares cases inside out and shows outstanding skills in advocacy.'