Chambers Review
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Family: Children - Midlands (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
St Mary's Chambers in Nottingham fields a number of experienced barristers with a plethora of experience and expertise in family law matters. This Nottingham-based set is distinguished for its ability to handle all manner of challenging family law cases, including sensitive cases in the public and private children law spheres. Matrimonial finance cases are also handled by the set. One source says "the barristers at St Mary's are well equipped to represent clients in Children Act proceedings in a sensitive and understanding manner."
Strengths
Kamla Chall, first junior clerk, Kathryn Clarkson, second junior clerk, and Tim Smith could not be more helpful.
The clerks are approachable, accessible and accommodating.
Tim Smith, senior clerk, and his team are superb. They are supportive, responsive and always go the extra mile to help us and our clients.
Notable practitioners
Victoria Hodges has a broad family law practice encompassing children matters such as sexual abuse allegations and child fatality. She is best known for her expertise in public law cases.
Victoria is an experienced, senior member of the Bar and a brilliant advocate.
Zoe Henry works adeptly on children matters concerning serious allegations such as sexual abuse, and non-accidental injury. She has notable experience handling complex situations involving vulnerable clients.