London Bar
Family: children and domestic abuse
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Sam Momtaz KC
1GC | Family Law, London
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Position
Sam acts in all aspects of the law relating to children.
In public law, Sam represents local authorities, parents, guardians and competent children. Sam has particular expertise in cases which involve risk of harm from radicalisation, death and non-accidental injuries, allegations of serious sexual abuse, child trafficking and cross examination of expert and vulnerable witnesses.
In private law, Sam acts in disputes between parents and other significant adults including cases involving serious harm and internal and international relocation.
Sam also practices in Family-related Judicial Review and some Court of Protection cases.
Career
Year of Call: 1995 Year of Silk: 2017
Languages
Farsi
Memberships
Member of the FLBA Committee (2002-2015) FLBA’s Equality and Diversity Officer (2007-2015) Member of Bar Council’s Equality Diversity and Social Mobility Committee (2007-2016) Panel Member of Home Office appointed independent review in to the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales (2016 - 2018) Silk member of Family Justice CouncilSam Momtaz QC | 1GC|Family Law
Education
LLB Queen Mary & Westfield (University of London)