UK Bar
Family: Children - London (Bar)
Emily Mitchell is an expert in both private and public law children work, as well as international child abduction. Her experience as a clinical negligence practitioner lends itself well to the cases she handles involving allegations of the physical and sexual abuse of children. She acts for all parties in care proceedings, and has particular expertise in representing vulnerable clients.
Strengths
"Emily is methodical, reliable and highly skilled in navigating the evidence in a case. She is a very strong advocate, who is patient with clients, robust in court and a real fighter."
"Emily is an excellent barrister with good skills and knowledge. Her advice is always robust but framed sensitively."
"Her drafting is superb, her advocacy is excellent and her client care is top-class. She really cares about the people she acts for."
