Ranking tables

Family: Children | UK Bar

Western (Bar)

This section encompasses the handling of matters relating to children in the context of both public and private law. These include matters of proper care provision for vulnerable children, as well as cases of abduction, non-accidental injury and abuse. 

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

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Band 1
  1. Leslie Samuels KC
    Leslie Samuels KC Pump Court Chambers12 Years Ranked
  2. Susan Campbell KC
    Susan Campbell KC Magdalen Chambers17 Years Ranked
  3. Claire Wills-Goldingham KCColleton Chambers
  4. Lucy Hendry KC3PB Barristers
  5. Penny Howe KCPump Court Chambers
New Silks
  1. Lucy Reed KCSt John's Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

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Band 1
  1. Leslie Samuels KC
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    Leslie Samuels KC
    Pump Court Chambers
    Pump Court Chambers | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Leslie Samuels KC advises on the full range of family law issues and regularly represents clients in public and private children matters. He often deals with sexual abuse and non-accidental injury cases. He is able to oversee ADR procedures, as well as handling litigation. He sits as a deputy High Court judge and recorder on the South Eastern Circuit and Central Family Court.
  2. Susan Campbell KC
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    Susan Campbell KC
    Magdalen Chambers | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Susan Campbell KC has extensive expertise in public and private children matters. She is particularly well regarded for her experience in cases involving injuries to children. She handles significant issues related to neglect, sexual abuse and emotional harm.
  3. Claire Wills-Goldingham KC
    Colleton Chambers | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Lucy Hendry KC
    3PB Barristers | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 1
  5. Penny Howe KC
    Pump Court Chambers | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Nkumbe Ekaney KC
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    Nkumbe Ekaney KC
    1GC|Family Law
    1GC|Family Law | Family: Children
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Nkumbe Ekaney KC of 1GC|Family Law represents parents and children in public and private children law cases, with particular expertise in advising on matters concerning serious non-accidental injuries. He is also experienced at handling matters that concern sexual assault, neglect and child death.
New Silks
  1. Lucy Reed KC
    St John's Chambers | Family: Children
    2024 | New Silks