JUNIOR PROFILE

Judith Pepper

UK Bar 2026

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Practice Areas

Judith's practice spans public and private law proceedings, and she is particularly in demand for public law cases involving the most serious allegations of harm. She also undertakes cases involving vulnerable adults and is adept at cases with an intersection between proceedings concerning children and the court of protection.

Career

Judith is a leading junior specialising in the law relating to children. She is frequently instructed in complex cases that require a forensic approach. Judith is noted for her ability to get on top of legal and factual issues quickly.

Judith has an in-depth knowledge of local authority decision-making and child protection procedure . She represents all parties and takes care to make proceedings accessible to vulnerable clients.

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Family: Children - London (Bar)

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Band 3

Individual Editorial

Judith Pepper has experience in all areas of private law family work, but is best known for tackling public law cases representing local authorities, parents and guardians, children, and intervenors. She is often instructed in complex care proceedings involving non-accidental injury, sexual abuse allegations, serious domestic violence and placement outside the jurisdiction. Pepper also undertakes cases involving vulnerable adults and forced marriage.

Strengths

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  • Judith always goes the extra mile. Her advocacy and drafting skills are exceptional, and she has a very pleasant manner with clients and her instructing solicitors.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar
  • Judith is an exquisite barrister, who professionally steers a case and all parties on every legal issue, leaving no stone unturned.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar
  • Judith is an absolute delight to work with. She is meticulous in considering the papers, dedicated and very strong in court.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

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