Jane Bacon

Family law, medical regulation.

Jane specialises in all cases relating to children in both public law and private law. Her practice focus is in complex care, adoption and private law proceedings, commonly where there is alleged non accidental injury (subdural haemorrhage, fractures, burns, factitious disorder) or sexual abuse. Jane is able to use her skill and knowledge as a former nurse and midwife to very good effect in taking clients and witnesses through these difficult cases. She represents local authorities, children, parents and other family members. Jane is experienced in international relocation cases and the jurisdictional issues that arise. Jane has over 10 years of experience in medical regulation sitting as a Chairwoman at the General Medical Council in cases against doctors of alleged professional misconduct.

University of Birmingham (1998 LLB (Hons)); South Bank University (1992 ADM); RM; RGN.