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Provided by Siobhan F Kelly
Siobhan is a leading junior and specialist family practitioner with extensive experience in all aspects of the law relating to children. She is “Amazingly robust, she gets through to the root of the case and is incredibly effective.” and “A force to be reckoned with who will fight hard for the client”. Her main area of practice lies in acting for children, parents, and extended family members in public law proceedings. She is frequently instructed to represent young mothers within care proceedings.
Siobhan sits as a Recorder and is an arbitrator qualified under the IFLA scheme for children matters.
Siobhan is regularly instructed on highly complex matters including those involving the death of children, extensive medical evidence, allegations of non-accidental injury and extreme sexual abuse. She has detailed knowledge of cases related to factitious induced illness and cases in which there are parallel criminal proceedings.
She has a particular familiarity with representing children in private law applications whether through their guardian in Rule 16.4 cases or separately. She represents parents within any private law parental disputes, with a specific emphasis on applications for domestic and international relocation.
Siobhan is experienced in cases involving the international movement of children including both convention and non-convention abduction cases and other matters with an international element.
ALC - Siobhan was the co-chair from 2020 to 2023 and is an Honorary Life Vice President.
FLBA
Member of the Child and Family Law Quarterly Editorial Board
Member of the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory Advisory Council
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Siobhan Kelly is an expert in public law children proceedings, who acts on behalf of guardians and parents in complex care cases, often in the context of non-accidental injury, child death, neglect and serious criminal proceedings. She has extensive experience of cases involving factitious induced illness allegations.
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Siobhan brings a great combination of skills and knowledge. She provides clear analysis, strong advocacy and excellent client care.
She has an exceptional legal mind and presents a case very well in court, cutting through the issues and assisting the court to reach the best outcome for the children at the heart of the matter.
Siobhan is a very experienced barrister who is very robust in court and knows which way to play things.
She is a thoroughly prepared advocate who shows great attention to detail.
Clients very much value her representation. Her knowledge and expertise are excellent.
Siobhan brings a great combination of skills and knowledge. She provides clear analysis, strong advocacy and excellent client care.
She has an exceptional legal mind and presents a case very well in court, cutting through the issues and assisting the court to reach the best outcome for the children at the heart of the matter.
Siobhan is a very experienced barrister who is very robust in court and knows which way to play things.
She is a thoroughly prepared advocate who shows great attention to detail.
Clients very much value her representation. Her knowledge and expertise are excellent.