Public law children proceedings are a staple of the work undertaken at
42 Bedford Row, which has ‘lots of fantastic barristers to offer’, including Gemma Farrington KC, who is well-equipped to represent clients in complex care proceedings, including those surrounding allegations of physical and sexual abuse; she also undertakes private children law proceedings, and she is lauded for her ‘analytical and forensic legal skills’. The ‘exceptionally hard working’
Lydia Slee exclusively represents parents and family members, intervenors, and children within care proceedings that encompasses serious injuries to children, sexual abuse, and fabricated or induced illnesses.
Kate Kochnari is particularly active in care and adoption proceedings, as well as private law matters, and her ‘cross-examination is second-to-none’.
Joanne Porter regularly appears before the County Court and High Court in cases surrounding child fatalities and neglect.
Samuel Davis is another key name at the set, and he is praised as a ‘highly accomplished advocate’ who is ‘excellent in conference with clients’.
