Position

A very experienced child care lawyer, who joined Fenners in 2008 having moved from chambers in London where she had practised for many years. Debra is the head of the Family Group at Fenners.Many of Debra’s cases involve allegations of serious physical and sexual abuse. Her practice includes cases of child abduction, adoption, residence and contact disputes.Debra is experienced in representing parents with mental health problems, addictions and learning difficulties.• Child care: regularly instructed in cases involving serious injuries to children and complex medical evidence• Vulnerable witnesses: experienced in cross-examining children and other vulnerable witnesses• Europe: regularly involved in cases involving children from other European countries where issues of jurisdiction under Brussels II (Revised) arise

Education

BA: Oxford

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