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Harcourt Chambers

Family: Children

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Harcourt Chambers

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Family: Children - Midlands (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Harcourt Chambers is home to a stable of highly regarded family law barristers. Its members are regularly instructed in complex, high severity cases, including those involving non-accidental injury, death and sexual abuse claims. Clients also rely on the set for matters involving adoption and The Hague Convention. Sources highlight that "the chambers have a consistently high standard at all levels of call. That level of consistency is uncommon, and impressive."

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Strengths

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  • Harcourt has a very good clerking team - special mention for Matt Malloy who is always helpful and professional.

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  • The clerks are incredibly good. They need to keep doing what they do, they are phenomenal!

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  • The clerks are great, friendly, efficient and there is always good communication.

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  • Matt Molloy, senior clerk, in particular provides an exceptional service and is extremely efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Sheridan
    Daniel Sheridan

    Daniel Sheridan

    Daniel Sheridan is a notable expert in all manner of private and public children law cases. He is experienced in complex cases involving abuse, non-accidental injuries and neglect, among other sensitive issues. He is praised for his approachable manner with clients.

    • Dan is a very reliable pair of hands. Lay and professional clients take to him and trust him. His advocacy style is powerful and effective.

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    • Daniel is reliable, clear, provides good advice that is sensitive to the limitation of the client and provides clear notes thereafter.

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    • Dan is an excellent advocate and always deals with the cases to a high standard and his knowledge and experience is second to none.

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    • Daniel Sheridan is an excellent junior and a fighter for his clients.

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  • Hannah Mettam
    Hannah Mettam

    Hannah Mettam

    Hannah Mettam is a respected barrister with a particular focus on public law proceedings. She is noted for her expert representation of parents, but also acts for local authorities and children. She has experience in the Court of Appeal.

    • Her knowledge, especially in relation to medical cases is exceptional, her drafting of position statements is exemplary and her advocacy skills are second to none.

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    • Hannah is my go-to for complex cases, especially ones that require a forensic eye. Excellent for NAI, FII and cases with extensive papers.

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    • She is an excellent advocate who is always meticulously prepared for every case.

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  • Lucy Fairclough
    Lucy Fairclough

    Lucy Fairclough

    Lucy Fairclough is a well-respected family law barrister. She regularly handles cases with complex medical evidence concerning abuse and injuries. She attracts praise for her approach to working with vulnerable clients.

    • Lucy Fairclough is a committed and skilled advocate. She is always well prepared.

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    • Lucy is an excellent advocate and very good with clients.

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  • Paige Campbell
    Paige Campbell

    Paige Campbell

    Paige Campbell is an experienced barrister with expertise in both private and public children proceedings. She assists clients with child arrangement orders, parental alienation and allegations of physical abuse, among numerous other matters.

    • Paige is an exceptionally dedicated individual, embodying a rare blend of tenacity and creativity.

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