Family: children and domestic abuse

Leading Silks
Nick Goodwin KC
Nick Goodwin KC
Harcourt Chambers
‘Nick is exceptionally clever and a quick thinker. He understands what judges need and judges look to him to distill complex issues during a hearing. Nick is highly knowledgeable and is often the best lawyer in the room. He is also really personable and approachable and clients really like working with him.’
Elizabeth Isaacs KC
Elizabeth Isaacs KC
St Ives Chambers
‘Liz is a ferocious, fearless advocate. She does not leave a stone unturned. Her advocacy style is direct and forceful.'
Sara Lewis KC
Sara Lewis KC
St Philips Chambers
 ‘Sara is a very robust advocate who is not afraid to rock the boat where necessary. Sara has a medical background which is immensely helpful in cases of non-accidental injury and means her ability to cross-examine medical experts is second-to-none.’
Stefano Nuvoloni KC
Stefano Nuvoloni KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
'Stefano is an extremely skilled and persuasive advocate who also has an approachable and empathetic manner in advising clients.'
John Vater KC
John Vater KC
Harcourt Chambers
‘John is a strong and skillful barrister and a master tactician. He is someone that you want on your side. He has excellent client care skills but, equally, is a strong and forceful advocate. His cross-examination skills are second to none, particularly with expert witness in complicated medical legal cases. A first-choice counsel.'
Aidan Vine KC
Aidan Vine KC
Harcourt Chambers
‘Aidan is a tenacious advocate; his written documents are always detailed and well-researched and in oral advocacy he will pursue his argument as far as he can.'
Lucy Hendry KC
3PB
‘Lucy is an extremely experienced family law KC, doing the most complex cases. She always has the case forensically ready from the outset, so as to set her tactics and strategy and to guide often vulnerable clients through these most difficult of cases. She is a real team player and is an extremely effective communicator, always finding a way to deliver her questions and submissions with devastating effect.'
Elizabeth McGrath KC
3PB
‘Outside the court room Elizabeth is a calming figure for parents in what can be very upsetting proceedings. She has an empathetic approach but maintains an ability to give robust advice. Her preparation of cases is rigorous and her ability to spot minute details is unparalleled. Her cross-examination and submissions are skillful, forensic and precise.'
Vanessa Meachin KC
3PB
‘Vanessa is a highly skilled advocate and her client care is of the highest quality. She is able to digest vast amounts of complex papers and gain a clear understanding of complex medical information.'
2023 Silks
Timothy Bowe KC
St Ives Chambers
‘Tim is an advocate of the highest calibre. He has excellent attention to detail and real forensic ability in his case preparation and analysis. He has a lovely manner with everyone - whether clients, opponents, professionals or the court. His advocacy is smooth, it is not aggressive but is incredibly effective.'

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