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Clare joined chambers as a tenant in October 2023 following the successful completion of pupillage under the supervision of Michael Glaser KC, Robin Powell, and Ben Boucher-Giles. During pupillage, Clare trained in all aspects of family law including complex financial remedy proceedings, private law children (including international cases), and public law children cases (including non-accidental injury, domestic and sexual abuse and neglect).

Clare practices across all areas of family law. She has a particular interest in international children cases, including relocation, and public and private law children cases.

Clare undertakes hearing at all levels of the Family Court including in the High Court in international cases. Clare has acted for both applicants and respondents in cases brought under the Hague Convention as well as experience with child abduction cases to non-Hague countries. Clare has meticulous attention to detail and brings a practical and empathetic approach to her cases.

Clare is regularly instructed in private law children cases which has included representing clients where there are allegations of parental alienation and of domestic and sexual abuse. Clare has also represented parents in public law proceedings in cases involving domestic abuse, substance and alcohol misuse and chronic neglect. Clare has excellent client care skills and regularly deals with cases involving highly vulnerable parties and complex issues. Clare will always go the extra mile to ensure that vulnerable clients understand the legal process, and that their expectations are managed appropriately.

Clare is passionate about pro-bono work and regularly works with Advocate (the Bar Pro Bono Unit) in supporting vulnerable individuals to navigate the legal process, to ensure they are fully informed of the legal position and their available options. In February 2024, Clare was nominated for a Bar Pro Bono Award for her involvement in several complex international cases for Advocate, despite being only three months into her post-pupillage practice. During her legal studies, Clare volunteered with Victim Support and Witness Service for five years and supported victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and rape.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Clare worked in the civil service for 15 years, working primarily on national security litigation for the Ministry of Defence. Her work included dealing with public law legal challenges, including aspects of international human rights law, liaising with foreign governments and national security policy. She has also worked as a paralegal for the Official Solicitor, a senior immigration caseworker in the Government Legal Department, and a senior financial sanctions adviser for HM Treasury.

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Called 2020.

The Honourable Society of Grays Inn; Family Law Bar Association.