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St John's Buildings
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Family: Children - North Eastern (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

St John's Buildings houses several notable barristers, demonstrating prominence both in private and public law proceedings related to children. Its members frequently act for local authorities as well as individuals in connection with abuse claims and injury-related mandates, as well as having experience in parental alienation allegations and cases involving complex medical evidence. Commentators note that St John's Buildings has ''a large team of experienced Counsel and can be relied upon to deliver a high level of service and skill."

Tim Booth is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerking team is excellent and very helpful.

Family: Children respondent
UK Bar

The clerks always responded the same day; they were always understanding, accommodating and informative.

Family: Children respondent
UK Bar

The clerks make my life easy. They are efficient, available and willing to help.

Family: Children respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are always on hand to help.

Family: Children respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Penelope Stanistreet
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Band 2

Penelope Stanistreet specialises in child law and typically acts for children's guardians and local authorities. She regularly advises on challenging cases involving highly complex medical evidence, often drawing on her background in criminal as well as family law. She is also noted for her expertise in serious brain injury and sexual assault.

An excellent barrister and very personable.

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Kate Spence
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Band 3

Kate Spence is a children law expert. She regularly acts for local authorities, as well as parents, in cases involving severe bodily harm, complex placement applications and sexual abuse allegations.

A strong junior who is very dedicated and hard working.

Kate Spence is a very good advocate.

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Natalia Levine
3
Band 3

Natalia Levine is a strong advocate with a focus on complex childcare cases. She frequently handles cases involving violence and abuse allegations, usually accompanied by extensive medical evidence.

Natalia is a fierce advocate. She tackles issues head on and provides robust advice to clients.

Natalia instantly made me feel at ease, listened to and validated.

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Ranked Barristers at
St John's Buildings

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North Eastern (Bar)

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Penelope Stanistreet
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Band 2
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Kate Spence
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Band 3
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Natalia Levine
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Band 3
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