Barristers

Daniel Sheridan

Daniel Sheridan

Position

Daniel Sheridan has significant experience in all manner of private and public children law cases with experience in all tiers of court up to the Court of Appeal. He also undertakes work in the Court of Protection and National DoLs Court.

Daniel is a persuasive and thorough advocate, who understands the key issues in cases and is particularly good at representing children in proceedings, with a focus on identifying key welfare issues to achieve the best possible outcomes. He places the upmost importance on giving balanced, clear, evidenced-based advice to empower lay and professional clients to make informed, strategic decisions. His advocacy style is direct, courteous, and effective.

Career

Called 2008.

Daniel acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors in a wide range of cases:

Serious non-accidental injury Fabricated and/or induced illness, including hospital intervenors Sexual abuse Deprivation of Liberty Court of Protection Female Genital Mutilation Hearing impaired families Drug and alcohol abuse (including FDAC proceedings) Chronic neglect matters, involving complex medical evidence and assessment Adoption including adoptions with international elements Child arrangements disputes, including intractable contact disputes

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association Inner Temple The Medio-Legal Society

Education

University: University of Sheffield (2007)

Law School: Manchester Metropolitan University (2008)

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