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Park Square Barristers

Family: Children

UK Bar Guide 2026 : North Eastern (Bar)


Park Square Barristers

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Family: Children - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Park Square Barristers has a reputation as a strong family law offering with excellence in children matters. Its members regularly appear in complex public law proceedings involving sexual and physical abuse, induced illnesses and child fatalities. The set acts for children, parents and local authorities across different court levels. A commentator says the set houses "a great range of advocates with the ability to handle the most complex of matters."

Strengths

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  • Park Square clerks are quick and responsive.

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  • Claudine Cooper, senior family clerk, in particular is excellent. The clerks respond to emails quickly and efficiently.

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  • The clerks will always go the extra mile to provide a speedy and sufficient service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Hargan
    Band 1James Hargan

    James Hargan

    James Hargan regularly handles a broad range of children matters, with particular expertise in complex medical cases involving injuries and fabricated and induced illness. He appears increasingly in the High Court, acting for children, parents and local authorities.

    • James is very precise and a kind man with an intellect.

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    • A fantastic barrister who is a pleasure to work with and has great knowledge.

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    • James Hargan provides excellent preparation and advocacy.

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    • James always gives 100%.

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  • Band 1Karen Lennon
    Band 1Karen Lennon

    Karen Lennon

    Karen Lennon has a broad family practice, with expertise in both public and private children matters. She regularly acts for parents and on behalf of children in proceedings involving sexual abuse, negligence, and severe bodily harm. She also assists with proceedings concerning deprivation of liberty and human rights claims.

    • Karen Lennon is a tenacious advocate; one of the best there is.

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    • A true fighter for her clients.

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  • Band 2Charlotte Worsley
    Band 2Charlotte Worsley

    Charlotte Worsley

    Charlotte Worsley KC is a well-respected barrister with particular strength in public law matters. She possesses experience in complex children cases involving sexual and physical abuse and severe bodily harm. She is also experienced with complex medical evidence and regularly acts for parents and local authorities.

    • Charlotte is really approachable and responsive. She invests her time and expertise at all stages of the case.

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    • Her skill to wade through irrelevant evidence to pinpoint the highly relevant evidence is excellent.

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  • Band 2Huw Lippiatt
    Band 2Huw Lippiatt

    Huw Lippiatt

    Huw Lippiatt was a solicitor for 13 years before coming to the Bar in 2010. He handles both public and private law children cases, acting for local authorities, parents, children and grandparents. He is an expert in cases involving serious injuries and sexual abuse, as well as those concerning fabricated illness.

    • Huw Lippiatt displays great advocacy skills.

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  • Band 3Helen Hendry
    Band 3Helen Hendry

    Helen Hendry

    Helen Hendry is a highly experienced barrister who regularly represents children, parents and guardians in public and private law children proceedings. Her background in criminal law makes her a sought-after practitioner for cases involving serious allegations of abuse.

    • A very good advocate and always represents clients well.

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    • Helen Hendry is an excellent counsel for any client.

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