Band 3
Provided by Cleo Perry KC
Inquests and Inquiries
International Children Law
Private Children Law
Public Children Law
Cleo is a specialist children’s law barrister and public law barrister. She is widely recognised for her expert handling of difficult cases involving complex evidence, allegations of violence or abuse and cases involving an international element, including removal from the jurisdiction.
Her sensitive manner with clients combined with her advocacy, described in the directories variously as “awesome”, “tenacious”, “effective” and “devastating”, enable her to support her clients successfully through domestic and international litigation.
Cleo is highly in demand within public law, including those with complex factual backgrounds and significant allegations of harm. Cleo also has a significant public inquiry practice, representing parties in long-running and complex public inquiries.
Cases:
Please see a selection of reported cases in which Cleo Perry KC was involved.
A Local Authority v Mrs H (Mother to V) & Ors [2025] EWFC 316
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust v Neriman Braqi & Anor [2024] EWHC 2910 (Fam)
H (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 995
London Borough of X v M & Ors [2023] EWFC 171
Thames Valley Police v F & Anor [2023] EWFC 28
Family Law Bar Association
Association of Lawyers for Children
Gray’s Inn
Provided by Chambers
Cleo Perry KC's broad children practice spans both public and private law cases domestically and abroad. She has experience of representing both parents and children in disputes, including those concerning non-accidental injury, and also has a growing practice in radicalisation cases.
Provided by Chambers
Cleo is simply brilliant to work with and meticulous in her preparation. She is firm but fair with clients and fierce in court.
She ticks every box in respect of her knowledge, preparation, communication and strategic thinking.
Cleo is simply brilliant to work with and meticulous in her preparation. She is firm but fair with clients and fierce in court.
She ticks every box in respect of her knowledge, preparation, communication and strategic thinking.