Family: Children

Barbara Connolly KC is a hugely experienced family silk who handles complex and severe children law cases, and is renowned for her expertise in cases concerning complex medical evidence. Connolly has experience in matters before the Court of Appeal. She has further expertise in surrogacy and fertility issues.

"She is a tough opponent, who really knows her material and is one of the best cross-examiners around."

"A dogged and fearless advocate."

"Her strength is her gravitas in court - few people match her for that. That's why people want her, as well as the fact that she has encyclopaedic knowledge."

Brendan Roche deals comfortably with both private and public law matters. Given his background in clinical negligence law, he is particularly adept at handling cases involving tricky medical issues.

"A calm and measured advocate, who has a lightness of touch with judges. He's very forensic in his approach and laser-like in the way he zooms in on central issues in the case."

"Brendan is a fearless and confident advocate who gives clients great confidence in how their case is being put."

"He is a great advocate, who is able to pick up on the detail in very complex evidence based cases. He's also very good at cross-examining."

Rachel Langdale KC is a highly regarded children practitioner who handles complex cases in both the public and private arenas. She has broad expertise in cases involving expert medical evidence and is particularly good at dealing with serious allegations concerning non-accidental injury and abuse.

"Rachel is an outstanding KC, who is hands-on, approachable and highly knowledgeable."

"She is tenacious and willing to fight for the underdog."

"She's a really great strategist and leader, who always has her eye on the bigger picture."

Emily Mitchell is an expert in both private and public law children work, as well as international child abduction. Her experience as a clinical negligence practitioner lends itself well to the cases she handles involving allegations of the physical and sexual abuse of children. She acts for all parties in care proceedings, and has particular expertise in representing vulnerable clients.

"Emily is methodical, reliable and highly skilled in navigating the evidence in a case. She is a very strong advocate, who is patient with clients, robust in court and a real fighter."

"Emily is an excellent barrister with good skills and knowledge. Her advice is always robust but framed sensitively."

"Her drafting is superb, her advocacy is excellent and her client care is top-class. She really cares about the people she acts for."

Lubeya Ramadhan is an experienced family barrister, practicing exclusively in children law. Clients seek out her advice across a range of complex cases including relocations, abductions and those involving serious allegations of abuse.

"A formidable advocate, who is trusted by opponents and relied on by judges. She inspires great confidence in even the most anxious clients."

"Clients love her as a result of her passionate commitment to their cases. She knows her papers inside-out and is always well prepared."

"Lubeya produces meticulously reasoned skeleton arguments, and shows great attention to detail. In court she is an unflappable advocate."

Anita Guha KC heads up the family law team at 7BR and is a child law expert who utilises her experience in international matters to represent vulnerable clients in complex proceedings. Her experience includes Hague and non-Hague Convention enforcement and relocation cases. Guha has further expertise in parental alienation matters.

"Anita is a highly intelligent barrister, who grasps the issues immediately. She offers focused and practical advice which serves to move the case forward in a positive and dynamic way for the client."

"Completely fearless and a barrister with a great legal mind, who knows everything there is to know about international law."

"No matter how complex the case and formidable the opponent you know you are in safe hands with Anita. She will not be intimidated and will put your case ferociously and to the best of her ability."

Susannah Johnson is a respected family barrister, well positioned to handle both private and public law cases. She regularly takes on matters (some of them with an international element) that involve sexual and physical abuse and non-accidental injury.

"Susannah Johnson is a class act. Cool and calm under any kind of pressure, she provides excellent representation to clients in the most serious of cases."

"She is a brilliant advocate, who will always fight her client's corner to ensure they are heard."

"A dream to work with, Susannah is incredibly knowledgeable and someone whose client skills are A-class. She has an eye for detail and forensically analyses cases in depth."