Family: Children

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.