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Provided by Anthony Hand
Anthony just undertakes child law cases - be that private law, care proceedings or adoption.
Generally, his day to day workload is full of complex cases. In a typical week, a day in court on a PARENTAL ALIENATION case, may be followed by an evening of reading ahead for a NON-ACCIDENTAL INJURY fact find. The next day could be spent on a family law SEXUAL ABUSE case. The following day could be undertaking drafting on an ADOPTION appeal.
Called to the Bar in July 1989.
Head of the Family Children team at College Chambers for around twenty years.
Head of Chambers since February 2021.
He has a long list of reported cases over the years, including the central case of Re S on when the 26 week time limit can be extended in care proceedings, and the very useful Court of Appeal decision in Re T dealing with removal under interim care orders in neglect cases where their Lordships determined that in some cases the test can simply boil down to “ enough is enough”.
When Anthony is not working he spends his time swimming, lifting heavy objects, gardening, walking the dog, annoying his now adult children, and eating cake!
Provided by Chambers
Anthony Hand is head of College Chambers' family children team. He regularly handles a wide variety of cases, including adoption work and matters involving the Children Act. He also has significant expertise in non-accidental injury cases.
Provided by Chambers
Anthony is a fountain of knowledge, highly capable and experienced, but equally excellent with clients and in his engagement with solicitors.
Anthony Hand is a jewel in the crown in care work. He has the ability to turn the complex into the simple, breaking matters down, exploring and getting to the route of the issues.
Anthony is a fountain of knowledge, highly capable and experienced, but equally excellent with clients and in his engagement with solicitors.
Anthony Hand is a jewel in the crown in care work. He has the ability to turn the complex into the simple, breaking matters down, exploring and getting to the route of the issues.