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No.18 Barristers Chambers

No.18 Barristers Chambers

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England - Regional Bar • Western Circuit

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Family: children and domestic abuse

No.18 Barristers Chambers is home to ‘incredibly talented barristers who are tenacious in their approach to achieving the best outcome for the client’. One such practitioner is Laura Baines, ‘a walking legal encyclopaedia’ with notable expertise in public law proceedings, especially those surrounding care and supervision orders and matters concerning other jurisdictions. Nigel Cholerton is ’an exceptionally skilled and compassionate advocate, particularly in sensitive areas like domestic abuse’, as well as disputes surrounding contact residence issues. Tracey Hennessey ‘is able to articulate complex legal arguments, making her a first port of call for complex cases’, and she is well-equipped to represents clients with mental health difficulties and issues of capacity in both public and private children law proceedings in cases arising from allegations of sexual and physical abuse, as well as neglect.
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  • 'The clerks are exceptional, especially Mark Windebank. He will always go the extra mile.'
  • 'The clerking team at No 18 Chambers deserves special recognition for their exceptional service. Led by Mark Windebank, the clerking team provides seamless administrative support that enhances the barristers' ability to deliver outstanding representation.'

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