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Provided by Christopher Poole
All aspects of the law relating to children including care, adoption and medical treatment cases. Often, but not exclusively, representing Local Authorities and Children’s Guardians. Special interest in cases involving serious factual disputes, medical evidence and transparency
Notable Cases:
Tortoise Media Ltd v A local authority [2024] EWFC 50
Re B-M [2021]EWCA Civ 1218
Local Authority v M & others [2020] EWHC 2801
Local Authority v M & others [2020] EWHC 1216.
K (children) [2019] EWCA Civ 2264
S-P (FGM; welfare) [2019] EWFC B77
S-P (FGM; reopening fact finding) [2019] EWFC B76
S-P (FGM; fact finding) [2018] EWFC B101.
WCC v M [2017] EWHC 1221.
WCC v M [2017] EWHC 5168
Y (Children) (Findings of Fact as to Radicalisation) (Pt.2) [2016] EWHC 3825 (Fam).
Y (Children) (Findings of Fact Radicalisation) (Pt.1) [2016] EWHC 3826 (Fam).
Y (Children) (Radicalisation: Interim Removal) [2016] EWHC 3827 (Fam).
LBBD v C & Ors [2014] EWHC 2472.
Re H (a child) [2014] EWHC 970
Called 1996, Lincoln’s Inn (Thomas More Bursary).
Joined New Court Chambers upon completion of pupillage in 1997.
Pupil supervisor and advocacy trainer (Lincoln’s Inn).
Instructed to undertake independent reviews into social care working.
Delivers seminars and lectures to social work students, social workers and social work managers as well as Chambers’ Instructing Solicitors.
Appointed joint Head of Chambers in 2015.
FLBA.
LLB (Hons) English & European Law, Queen Mary, University of London and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. LFC fan. Enjoys the gym and a day in the sun watching cricket.
Provided by Chambers
Christopher Poole handles the whole spectrum of children-related issues, from non-accidental injury to abuse, medical treatment and forced marriage cases. Christopher is joint head of chambers and is commended for his work on behalf of local authorities in serious matters. In addition, he has handled matters concerning sensitive cultural and religious differences.
Provided by Chambers
He provides truly the best representation for his clients.
Chris is an excellent barrister. I consult him on all of our most complex matters because of his knowledge, expertise, client care, advocacy skills and overall heft as a barrister.
A highly experienced junior working at a KC level. He is a calming and erudite presence in court.
He provides truly the best representation for his clients.
Chris is an excellent barrister. I consult him on all of our most complex matters because of his knowledge, expertise, client care, advocacy skills and overall heft as a barrister.
A highly experienced junior working at a KC level. He is a calming and erudite presence in court.
