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Provided by Sam Wallace
Sam specialises in both public and private children law, where he has experience in acting for local authorities, parents, guardians and separately represented children. He has particular interest and experience in cases involving serious injury and child death, cases involving allegations of fabricated and induced illness, cases in both the public and private law sphere involving allegations of serious parental alienation and cases involving forced marriage, FGM, radicalisation and honour-based violence.
Sam also has a growing interest in cases with an international element, and he has recent experience in acting for both applicants and respondents in international child abduction proceedings in both Hague Convention and non/Hague Convention cases.
He also has experience in acting for local authorities and NHS trusts in high profile cases involving significant media interest when applications are made for a Transparency Order or when the need to apply for reporting restrictions arises.
LLB Hons, London School of Economis and Political Science
Called to the Bar 2004 (Gray's Inn)
Recently reported cases include:
Re D, E & F (Children) [2025] EWFC 174 (B)
A Borough Council v C & Ors [2025] EWHC 508 (Fam)
Re J (Care Plan of Adoption) [2024] EWCA Civ 265
Crown Prosecution Service v A Local Authority, Gordon, Marten & Others [2023] EWFC 309
Family Law Bar Association
Provided by Chambers
Sam Wallace is an experienced junior noted for his expert handling of complex children law cases involving serious non-accidental injuries. He is regularly instructed in matters concerning forced marriage, FGM, child death, fictitious illness and allegations of abuse. His varied client list includes children, parents and local authorities.
Provided by Chambers
Sam displays a good mastery of papers and always offers good client care.
Clients feels very confident with Sam and are confident that their case has been put to the court with great effect. He has a great understanding of the law and is an excellent advocate.
Sam Wallace is a strong advocate who is extremely personable. He builds excellent rapport with all involved in a case.
Sam displays a good mastery of papers and always offers good client care.
Clients feels very confident with Sam and are confident that their case has been put to the court with great effect. He has a great understanding of the law and is an excellent advocate.
Sam Wallace is a strong advocate who is extremely personable. He builds excellent rapport with all involved in a case.