Family: Children - Northern (Bar)
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Nine Chambers impresses with its substantial expertise in public and private children law cases. Members are experienced in handling cases concerning domestic and sexual abuse, shaken baby cases and adoption matters. Its barristers are also frequently instructed in cross-jurisdictional cases. An interviewee says the set has "good strength and depth and a variety of experience." Another source adds: "The legal knowledge of the barristers within the family team is outstanding and all members of the team are extremely approachable and keen to offer help and support."
Ped McKinstry is the practice manager.
Strengths
The clerks at Nine Chambers have a very strong level of communication skills and I always feel in safe hands when contacting the set.
An excellent clerking team.
Notable practitioners
Emma Greenhalgh focuses on children cases, with childcare issues being a particular specialism. She is noted for her experience in handling care proceedings with elements of complexity such as sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries.
She was approachable, helpful and patient. She is an excellent advocate.
Emma is an outstanding advocate. She is able to deal with complex matters with ease and her legal knowledge is outstanding.
Sarah Kilvington has significant experience in public law children cases. She regularly deals with cases of neglect, sexual abuse and fabricated illness.
Sarah is my go-to barrister for everything complex. She is strong, direct and no-nonsense: she cuts through everything while still being fastidious and direct.
Sarah is an excellent advocate with outstanding knowledge of statute, FPR and case law, with ability to put clients at ease and explain every step of the strategy in dealing with the case.
Sarah is a very strong advocate and is someone that is able to pull the most complex case together.
