Park Square Barristers
Barristers
Clara Brown
- Phone0113 2459763
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Crime, Family Law, Court of Protection
Position
Crime
Clara has now successfully completed the non-practising period of her pupillage under the supervision of Laura Addy. She is available to take instructions in criminal matters.
Clara has had experience in a range of Magistrates and Crown Court matters from driving offences and violence through to historic sexual assault and complex drug conspiracies. She has also helped draft appeal documents, sentencing notes, and a variety of legal arguments. Clara has assisted in conferences and developed her thorough understanding, client care and vulnerable witness handling.
Clara worked extensively with SEN children and their families prior to pupillage. She worked one on one with children to help develop their communication abilities through a range of verbal and non-verbal mediums, as well as supporting children in social work meetings. She is also currently completing a dissertation studying the participation of autistic child witnesses in criminal trials, analysing problem areas and potential reforms. Consequently, Clara has a sharp ability to develop unique and professional relationships with very diverse clientele, understanding their needs in a practical context. In tandem with her academic background, Clara is a professional and confident advocate.
Children Law
Clara has successfully completed the non-practising period of her pupillage under the supervision of Natalia Perrett. She is available to take instructions on private and public family matters.
Clara has experienced a variety of family matters from non-molestation orders through to non-accidental injury fact-finding hearings. She has shadowed barristers undertaking work for Local Authorities, Parents, Intervenors, and Children. Her delicate understanding of vulnerable clients has enabled her to assist in conferences and build meaningful and professional relationships with diverse clientele. She has also helped draft numerous legal arguments, position statements and orders.
Clara worked extensively with SEN children and their families prior to her pupillage. She worked one on one with children to help develop their communication abilities through a range of verbal and non-verbal mediums, as well as supporting children in social work meetings. Consequently, Clara is quick to understand a client’s needs in a practical context. In tandem with her academic background, Clara is a professional and confident advocate.
Court of Protection & Adult Care
Clara is available to take instructions on Court of Protection matters.
Throughout her first six, Clara shadowed a range of work including fact finding hearings, appeals and committal proceedings. She also enjoyed time shadowing Local Authority solicitors and gaining a deeper insight into practice and more discrete legal issues; this has helped shape her advocacy and approach. Her delicate understanding of vulnerable clients has enabled her to assist in conferences and build meaningful and professional relationships with diverse clientele. She has also helped draft numerous legal arguments, position statements and orders.
Clara worked extensively with SEN children and their families prior to her pupillage. She worked one on one with children to help develop their communication abilities through a range of verbal and non-verbal mediums, as well as supporting children in social work meetings. Clara has thoroughly enjoyed employing this experience throughout her first six when assisting in Court of Protection matters. Consequently, Clara is quick to understand a client’s needs in a practical context. In tandem with her academic background, Clara is a professional and confident advocate.
Career
Year of Call 2024
2024 - Pupil at Park Square Barristers, Leeds
Memberships
Honourable Society of Middle Temple
Education
2024 - Nottingham Trent University Bar Practice Training Course
2022 - University of Nottingham LLB Law (Hons), First Class