QC whose specialist practice area relates to children. That practice includes the arrangements for children following separation or otherwise, including relocation; care proceedings; adoption; publicity and media management; wardship and inherent jurisdiction; judicial review. Experienced in the most complex of cases including complex medical evidence relating to abuse, injury, death, factitious illness, sexual abuse, false allegations and the challenging of expert evidence within those fields. Experience includes all levels of the family proceedings system. Experienced in some of the most high-profile cases in recent years including Baby P and the Little Teds Nursery scandal. Represents all parties in proceedings. Undertakes direct access work.

Campbell College, Belfast; Liverpool University (1990 LLB Hons).