Chambers Review
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Family/Matrimonial - Wales & Chester (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Linenhall Chambers houses significant expertise in family law. This Chester-based set offers the benefit of a wealth of experience in a wide range of children law cases, both public and private. One source says: "Linenhall has a good number of barristers who specialise in Children Act matters, not only providing excellent service, but giving me the reassurance that even if a particular barrister becomes unavailable for a particular hearing, there is a range of suitable experts and knowledgeable colleagues to take over.”
James D'Arcy is the senior family clerk.
Strengths
The clerks always respond quickly and do their best to help.
The clerks are very helpful and pleasant.
The clerks will always do their best to assist, are friendly and approachable.
Notable practitioners
Kathryn Anslow is an expert in children law cases and regularly acts on behalf of parents and local authorities. She is adept at handling sensitive cases involving allegations of abuse and neglect.
Kate is an excellent advocate - thorough, well prepared and provides clear advice as required.
Kathryn is excellent - highly skilled and approachable.
Clare Bate is a strong junior with an impressive Children Act practice, representing individuals in public and private law matters.
Clare is an excellent advocate, very approachable and always well prepared.
Clare is always very well prepared and is an experienced advocate but maintains the ability to engage well with professionals and lay clients.
She always acts with professionalism and politeness.
Hannah Horton has an impressively strong care-led practice, acting both for and against local councils.
Hannah is an excellent advocate, pragmatic, approachable and always well prepared.
A very able advocate and her written work is extremely carefully crafted.
Hannah has fast become an excellent advocate able to work on the most complex of cases.
Nicholas Sefton is well reputed for his work in children law cases. He is well versed in handling complex children matters including non-accidental injuries, domestic abuse and care proceedings.
His knowledge of the law, statute and regulations is breathtaking. He is very impressive in court.
Nic is an approachable and pragmatic counsel who engages well with clients.
Nicholas has always been very knowledgeable and is therefore an excellent choice for complex cases. His cross-examination skills are excellent.
Sarah Morgan is highly experienced in family law matters with an impressive track record of representing local authorities, parents, guardians and children. Morgan is often instructed on matters concerning non-accidental injuries and sexual abuse, among a wide range of other issues.
Sarah is a very experienced and well-respected advocate. She is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Her written work and advocacy skills are at the highest standard and she is very well respected by the judiciary at all levels.
She will go above and beyond to ensure the matter is on track.
Sarah has great people skills, great communication and is highly experienced.