Four Brick Court Chambers

Barrister 

Before joining Four Brick Court, Harry Simons gained invaluable experience as a senior paralegal in the family department of a leading city law firm, consistently ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He developed a strong foundation in complex family law matters and demonstrated a deep commitment to pro bono work, volunteering with the National Centre for Domestic Violence and the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Harry has built a well-rounded and robust practice across all areas of family law, with a primary focus on children’s matters in both private and public law cases.

Practice overview

Private Children Law

In private children proceedings, Harry adeptly handles disputes concerning child arrangements, including decisions about where a child should live and the time they spend with each parent. He has extensive experience with applications for Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders, often involving complex disputes over matters such as schooling or applications to remove a child from the jurisdiction. Harry is also highly experienced in cases involving allegations of domestic abuse and regularly deals with protective injunctions, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders. He has been instructed in fact-finding hearings, where he has successfully achieved favourable findings for his clients.

Public Children Law

In public law proceedings, Harry represents a diverse range of clients, including parents, local authorities, and Guardians. He has dealt with complex and challenging cases involving significant neglect, substance misuse, physical and sexual abuse, mental health issues, and non-accidental injuries. Harry has appeared before the High Court on multiple occasions in relation to Deprivation of Liberty orders, recovery orders, and applications concerning the placement of children in foreign jurisdictions.

Reported Cases:

Re S (A Child) (Placement with Father) [2024] EWFC 329 (B)

 A local authority v Sarah and others [2024] EWFC 9 (B)

Inner Temple

Family Law Bar Association

University of Liverpool – LLB (2016)

University of Law, Bloomsbury – BPTC LLM  (2018)