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Lorraine Cavanagh KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Family: Children

Northern (Bar)

6 years ranked

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

All Circuits

13 years ranked

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UK Bar

Family: Children - Northern (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Lorraine Cavanagh KC has a notable public children law practice and is accustomed to handling complicated and law-changing cases that include allegations of sexual abuse and female genital mutilation. She also advises on wardship for children with major psychological issues. She has notable expertise pertaining to adoption.

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Court of Protection: Health & Welfare - All Circuits

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Lorraine Cavanagh KC has expertise in cases concerning medical treatment issues and sexual relations of incapacitated people, particularly involving concurrent matrimonial litigation. She is also experienced in matters relating to the transition from child to adult services.

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Strengths

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  • Ms Cavanagh is approachable and is a good communicator.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • Lorraine Cavanagh is technically excellent.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • Lorraine thinks outside of the box and will fight tooth and nail for your client. She has great client skills and always has the ear of the judge.

    Family: ChildrenUK Bar

  • One of the few silks in the country who has expertise in both family and Court of Protection. Having this oversight concerning young people is invaluable.

    Court of Protection: Health & WelfareUK Bar

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    Joseph O'Brien KC

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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    Lorraine Cavanagh KC

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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    Jonathan Bellamy

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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    Lucinda France-Hayhurst

    Court of Protection: Health & Welfare

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    Samantha Hillas KC

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

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Northern (Bar)

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