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Frances Heaton KC

UK Bar 2026

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Family: Children

Northern (Bar)

17 years ranked

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Family: Children - Northern (Bar)

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Frances Heaton KC is a leading silk in family law who is regularly instructed in the most challenging public law children matters. Her practice includes cases involving sexual and physical abuse allegations, as well as cross-jurisdictional relocation. She is adept at reviewing medical evidence.

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  • Frances is meticulous in her prep and wonderful with clients.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • Fran is a master at her craft - excellent in all ways and so down to earth and personable with the clients.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • Frances is truly excellent in her field, very reliable, and her excellence and knowledge is very impressive.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

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