Family: children and domestic abuse

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Kathryn Anslow
Linenhall Chambers
‘Kathryn is meticulous in her preparation with fantastic attention to detail and she leaves no stone unturned! Her advocacy skills are impressive and very persuasive, she is robust whilst also empathetic, and she adapts her approach to each client's needs.'
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Natasha Moran
Angel Chambers
‘Natasha is in the very top echelon of public law children juniors in Wales. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and has a delightful advocacy style that is a pleasure to listen to, she has a strong following among solicitors and a large practice involving many of the biggest death and serious injury cases and FII, and her clients absolutely love her for her caring and calm manner.’
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Sarah Morgan
Linenhall Chambers
‘Sarah consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the complexities involved in private law children cases, particularly those with intricate legal and emotional issues. She possesses a rare combination of sensitivity and assertiveness, allowing her to navigate delicate situations with both care and efficacy, and whether in negotiation or the courtroom, her skill in advocating for the best interests of her client is excellent.'
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Nicholas Sefton
Linenhall Chambers
‘Nicholas is a senior member of Linenhall Chambers whose preparatory written work is excellent, as is his advocacy. He is well-rounded and an impressive advocate in court.' 
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Kelly Chamberlain
9 Park Place
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David Crowley
30 Park Place Chambers
 'David is a robust and effective advocate who is popular with clients. He has a detailed knowledge of the law and is known for his thorough preparation.'
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Oliver Harris
30 Park Place Chambers
‘Oliver adopts a thorough approach to cases and clients trust him. He is technically brilliant and commands the court, and his advocacy skills are outstanding.'
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Lowri Patterson
30 Park Place Chambers
 'Lowri is methodical and concise in her preparation and approach. She is knowledgeable and personable and leaves the client feeling listened to and supported.'
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Samuel Shepherd
30 Park Place Chambers
‘Sam is very good with clients.  He is very personable and empathetic.'
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Hannah Horton
Linenhall Chambers
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Raj Kanda
Linenhall Chambers
‘Raj is simply a phenomenal barrister. He is personable and friendly, and delivers robust, sensible and sound legal advice. He is a guiding light to individuals whose lives have been impacted by domestic abuse.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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Adriana Rodriguez
30 Park Place Chambers
Adriana is knowledgeable, collaborative and popular with clients. She is always well-prepared, engages with the key issues and drafts a position statement before a hearing, and she always has a good understanding of the issues and knows what the client hopes to achieve.'
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Clare Bate
Linenhall Chambers
'Clare is a very conscientious counsel. She clearly earns the trust of those she represents and does not shy away from giving difficult advice when needed, to both professional and lay clients alike.'