Martin Kingerley KC

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Martin Kingerley KC is a family law barrister who specialises in the law relating to children. His practice encompasses the most serious and complex private and public law cases. Martin is also renowned for his expertise in respect of surrogacy, assisted conception other aspects of the HFEA 2008 and he regularly advises and represents parents and fertility clinics both within the UK and internationally.

Martin is much sought after in cases which involve fact-finding hearings in respect of domestic abuse, parental alienation, intractable disputes and domestic and international relocations.

Since taking Silk, Martin remains known for his specialist knowledge, excellent judgement, tactical acumen and calm, measured approach. Martin accepts instructions nationally and internationally and appears in court both in London and all other areas of England and Wales.

Martin is Head of the Children Team at 36 Family. He regularly speaks at seminars both within chambers and at external conferences at which he provides training for members of the judiciary, barristers and solicitors.

In 2018, Martin was appointed as a Recorder. He sits as a Judge in the Family Court on the South-Eastern Circuit