Family: Children

Heather Hobson is an experienced public family law specialist who handles a range of care proceedings involving emotional, sexual and domestic abuse. Interviewees continue to commend her court manner and level of preparation.

"Heather shows a genuine empathy towards clients. She is extremely experienced and a great advocate."

"Heather is an excellent barrister. She's thorough, friendly and extremely competent."

"Heather is a solid, safe pair of hands in children work."

Julia Cheetham KC is highly experienced in matters involving children and vulnerable adults. She has particular expertise in cases involving allegations of sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries, as well as complex and law-changing Children Act cases.

"Julia Cheetham is one of the leading family silks in the north but her reputation extends far beyond. Her reputation for thoroughness is well deserved."

Rebecca Gregg exclusively handles children law cases, tackling public and private work. She routinely represents children and their guardians in care proceedings and other cases involving allegations of sexual abuse and violence. Her public law expertise also includes non-accidental injury matters.

"Rebecca is outstanding in her field. She's empathetic with clients and is fabulous support to those instructing her. She is passionate about her work and fights for her clients."

"Rebecca has such a wealth of knowledge and is such a calm person. She is also a very clear advocate."

"Both the solicitor and the client feel really listened to and supported. Rebecca's advocacy and prep is phenomenal."

Susan Grocott KC has a diverse practice, advising on a range of finance issues in addition to public and private children work. Her caseload includes an emphasis on negligence, ill treatment, grave abuse, and relocation. She often advises on the Children Act.

"She is second to none and her ability to digest large volumes of documentation from a forensic perspective never ceases to impress me."

"Susan is a strong and effective silk."

Michael Jones KC is an experienced children law and Court of Protection practitioner with experience of complex cases regarding allegations of abuse and injury. He is able to deal with challenging medical evidence and has a great deal of High Court and Court of Appeal experience, often engaging with novel points of law.

"Michael Jones is exceptional. He's incredibly knowledgeable, really approachable and always willing to help."

"Michael is extremely hard-working and his knowledge of the law is extremely impressive."

"Mike is excellent both at dealing with advocacy and case management to ensure that matters run as effectively and efficiently as possible."

Prudence Beaumont undertakes a wide breadth of family law work. She regularly handles cases involving non-accidental injury, allegations of abuse, and abduction. She also has experience with financial remedy proceedings.

"Prudence is academically very bright and very eloquent and has good judgement. She's well able to identify good points and leave the ones she shouldn't. She's a smooth operator."

"Prudence is a very polished advocate."

"She is an excellent advocate and very approachable."

Susan Deas provides advice on financial remedy matters arising from divorce and relationship breakdowns, regularly acting for high net worth individuals. She is additionally able to handle private children cases.

"Susan is a brilliant advocate. She is conscientious, knowledgeable and highly intelligent."

"Susan is able to take on complex financial matters and look for pragmatic solutions for clients."

"She has a good manner with clients and is able to deliver firm advice when needed in a pleasant and understandable way."

Liam Kelly has an impressive, growing practice in family law. He is frequently sought to act in private children proceedings. He has expertise in child arrangement and abduction matters, among many others. He also has significant experience in matrimonial finance cases.

"Liam Kelly is a standout advocate for clients. Not only is he always completely up to speed on detail and law, but he also has a brilliant manner with clients and is a reassuring presence for them."

"His service to clients is impeccable and he goes above and beyond. Liam is always professional and manages clients' expectations in a clear but empathetic way."

"Liam Kelly is exceptional for his year of call. He's great to work alongside and very impressive in court. His written work and case preparation is exceptional."

"Liam Kelly is definitely one to watch. He's really accessible and picks up the phone, chats it through with you and will have read the papers inside and out. He's an upcoming superstar."