James Mulholland
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 4 : Family: Children
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About
Provided by James Mulholland
Practice Areas
James practises in matters regarding children. He has a particular interest in private law matters concerning parental alienation. James also represents parents, grandparents and Guardians in public law proceedings.
James is regularly instructed in complex matters and represents parents, grandparents and children. He has represented clients where there have been allegations of parental alienation, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. James also advises and represents those who seek the Court to make orders regarding specific issues in relation to their children’s welfare, such as disputes over medical intervention and schooling.
He is also regularly instructed in matters concerning removing children from the jurisdiction on a temporary or permanent basis.
Career
MA Political Science, The University of Edinburgh
LLB, The College of Law
Graduate Diploma of Law, The College of Law
Bar Vocational Course, The College of Law
Professional Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Pegasus Scholar
Chambers Review
UK Bar
James Mulholland is an expert at representing children, guardians and parents in complex private and public law cases. He routinely acts in matters concerning allegations of serious sexual abuse and physical harm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is a robust advocate, who defends his clients fiercely. His preparation is meticulous and he has a great handle on case strategy from the outset."
"A barrister whose personality and calm nature always puts clients at ease, even when they are facing very trying circumstances."
"James is excellent to work with, very communicative, extremely sympathetic with the clients and very understanding."
"James is a robust advocate, who defends his clients fiercely. His preparation is meticulous and he has a great handle on case strategy from the outset."
"A barrister whose personality and calm nature always puts clients at ease, even when they are facing very trying circumstances."
"James is excellent to work with, very communicative, extremely sympathetic with the clients and very understanding."
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