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Provided by Kate Claxton
Kate is a family law specialist and has practised in family throughout her professional career firstly as a Solicitor and then as a Barrister
Kate’s practice focuses on both public and private law children matters but with a particular emphasis on child protection work
In public law children work, Kate represents local authorities, parents, children and extended family members
Kate has experience of handling cases involving suspected non accidental injury, sexual abuse, neglect and serious, including fatal, domestic abuse cases. Kate also has extensive experience in cases where there are parental mental health, learning disability or capacity issues, concerns around substance misuse/addiction and cases involving children with complex medical and/or educational needs. Kate regularly advises and acts in fact finding hearings requiring forensic analysis of medical and expert evidence.
Kate has experienced cases involving reporting restriction orders and publicity.
Reported cases
LB CROYDON V D (CRITICAL SCRUTINY OF THE PAEDIATRIC OVERVIEW) [2024] EWFC 438
RE M (A CHILD) [2024] EWFC 189 (B) (31 JANUARY 2024)
LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD V E (UNCONSCIONABLE DELAY) [2024] EWFC 183 (12 JULY 2024)
FLBA
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Provided by Chambers
Kate Claxton brings her previous experience as a family law solicitor to bear in complex children law cases. She is instructed by local authorities, parents and guardians in complex care proceedings, non-accidental injury cases and matters involving international elements.
Provided by Chambers
Kate Claxton is a very approachable advocate in whom you can have the utmost confidence.
Kate provides a high level of service and is always willing to step in to assist with urgent matters. She very quickly gets to grips with matters and displays a high level of proficiency.
Kate prepares thoroughly for every single hearing and, as a former Children Panel Solicitor, she understands the instructing solicitor's job well.
Kate is very helpful and easy to work with. It is always a pleasure to instruct her.
Kate Claxton is a very approachable advocate in whom you can have the utmost confidence.
Kate provides a high level of service and is always willing to step in to assist with urgent matters. She very quickly gets to grips with matters and displays a high level of proficiency.
Kate prepares thoroughly for every single hearing and, as a former Children Panel Solicitor, she understands the instructing solicitor's job well.
Kate is very helpful and easy to work with. It is always a pleasure to instruct her.