Family: Children

Dere Street Barristers has a sizeable team of barristers, often called on to act for local authorities and guardians, as well as parents, across the full range of children work. Members handle all manner of difficult cases, from those concerning serious injury and death to private law disputes over child arrangements and contact. The set is also noted for its experience in Court of Protection cases and is particularly well regarded for the barristers' ability to act for vulnerable clients.

Crispin Oliver is an applauded senior junior well versed in financial remedies and financial order applications. He acts as an arbitrator as well as an advocate both in financial and children-related matters. "Crispin Oliver is very experienced, dependable and personable."

David Rowlands specialises in private and public law child cases. He often acts for local authorities and families in connection with grave charges, such as factitious illness and physical or sexual abuse as well as cross-border welfare proceedings.

Elizabeth Callaghan is a committed family law advocate whose practice covers both public and private law, with a focus on cases involving sexual abuse and alleged non-accidental injury. She acts for parents, children and local authorities – although she has particular experience with vulnerable clients.

Pauline Moulder is an experienced senior junior who is exceptionally well versed in child care law. She has experience of acting in serious sexual abuse cases that lie at the intersection of children and criminal law. "Paulin Moulder is a formidable opponent. You want her on your side."

Timothy Donnelly often acts for local authorities and parents in care proceedings involving complex medical evidence, such as allegations of sexual abuse and induced illness. He has particular experience in cross-examining children and other vulnerable witnesses. He also acts on child arrangement and abduction matters.