Family/Matrimonial

Lucy Hendry KC is an experienced children law specialist whose expertise extends across public and private law. She is active in highly sensitive matters involving allegations of sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries, often with linked issues of drugs and alcohol abuse.

Steven Howard is a children law barrister recognised for his advocacy skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients. Howard represents parents and guardians in complex cases involving the death of a child, sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries. He is also experienced in handling contested adoption cases.

Emma Harman is respected for her advocacy in public and private family law cases. Her caseload includes sensitive matters concerning sexual and domestic abuse, as well as non-accidental injuries. She represents parents and local authorities.

Hamish Dunlop is head of the family finance group and an authority in the field of finance-based family law. He routinely assists with cases involving land ownership, properties, businesses and inherited wealth.

Mark Elliott offers a respected family law practice covering areas such as financial remedy disputes, TOLATA proceedings and private law children cases. He deals skilfully with matters involving high net worth clients.

Amy Beddis is an experienced advocate with a strong children law practice. She is frequently sought for her expertise in cases relating to physical and sexual abuse, parental alienation and care proceedings. She is also well known for her knowledge of TOLATA cases.

Amy Lush has expertise advising on a range of children matters, including both public and private law issues. She handles a broad spectrum of issues, including relocation, non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse cases.

Esther Lieu is a talented financial remedy specialist advising clients on a wide range of matters. She has a noted expertise in pre and postnuptial separation agreements.

Imogen Robins has significant experience in habitation matters and permanence orders. She is also frequently sought to act in private law children proceedings.

Nicola Frost is an experienced junior who is particularly well known for taking on financial remedy cases. She is skilled at dealing with pre- and postnuptial agreements, cohabitant disputes and trusts and business issues.

Oliver Thorne undertakes the full range of family finance work. He is noted for his knowledge on financial remedy cases and TOLATA applications.

Sarah Jennings is a well respected family law barrister. She represents clients on a wide range of matters on both private and public law proceedings. She has in-depth expertise in serious abuse allegations, non-accidental injuries and care arrangements.

Sarah O'Hara is well respected for her expertise in complex public children law cases, including those in which there are allegations of serious injuries. She regularly acts for guardians and local authorities, as well as being instructed to act for parents and family members.