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James Norman

James Norman

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Family: Children

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Abduction & International Movement

Adoption & Special Guardianship

Care Proceedings

Child Arrangements

Domestic Violence & Injunctions

Career

James Norman has worked in family law since 2008, first in a legal aid law firm and then at the bar, specialising in children’s law.

In care proceedings, James represents local authorities, parents, other family members, interveners and children’s guardians. He has particular experience in cases involving non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, and cases involving placement outside the jurisdiction. James’s experience includes applications for secure accommodation orders or court authorisations for a deprivation of a child’s liberty.

James appears in private cases involving child arrangement orders, including enforcement and committal proceedings and contested relocation cases.

He has the experience and wants to expand his practice in the Court of Protection.

James has provided seminars and advocacy training sessions for solicitors.

Professional Memberships

FLBA

Middle Temple

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Family: Children - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

James Norman has incredibly in-depth knowledge of complex matters of children law including non-accidental injury cases, sexual abuse claims and care proceedings. He is extremely adept at handling medical evidence.

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Strengths

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  • James' technical knowledge is vast. He discusses strategy for cases in a positive way and is always up to date with case law.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • James is fantastic. A total hero when it comes to dealing with stressful cases and difficult clients.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

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London (Bar)

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