David is a family law specialist with who is regularly instructed in private law cases. He has wide experience in the representation of parents and children in such proceedings. These include experience of:
All applications under the Children Act 1989.
Injunctive relief under the Family Law 1996.
Cases involving the invocation of the inherent jurisdiction.
Complex factual disputes, including the determination of allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse perpetrated towards other parents and children.
Cases involving Re W determinations and where appropriate, the cross-examination of children and other vulnerable witnesses.
Proceedings which have current, or previous, local authority involvement.
Non-accidental injuries of all levels of severity, including brain injuries and where life-changing injuries have been occasioned to children.
Cases involving cross-jurisdictional considerations within the United Kingdom and Crown Protectorates.
Cases with an international element.