St Ives Chambers

Kirstie Danton is a Barrister specialising in Family law.

Kirstie is deputy head of the childcare group within chambers.

Private Law Children

In  private law, Kirstie accepts instructions  to act for  children and young adults. She is reputed for her ability to relate to people with sensitivity and care and is often instructed to represent the most vulnerable of clients. Kirstie is known for ability to present a client’s case with force and passion. Kirstie acts at all levels and has particular experience in matters involving:

Domestic abuse Sexual abuse Implacable hostility Removal from the jurisdiction Abduction cases Convention Non-convention

Public Law Children

Kirstie accepts instructions on behalf of local authorities, parents and primary carers -, grandparents, guardians acting for children, separately represented young people and third-party intervenors. Kirstie has extensive experience of matters involving:

Serious physical, psychological and/ or sexual harm Fabricated or induced illness, including ALTe’s Sexual abuse including interfamilial abuse Historic neglect Matters involving vulnerable clients Cross examination of sensitive witnesses, with or without the assistance of the Official Solicitor

Kirstie has experience of cases involving international elements including inter jurisdiction adoption orders. Kirstie has acted for and advised clients on claims arising under the Human Rights Act and for potential applications for Judicial Review. Kirstie is known for her thorough approach and dedication ensuring that her client’s case is put effectively.

Deprivation of Liberty

Kirstie accepts instructions on behalf of all parties and has extensive experience at all levels. Kirstie is able to advise on areas surrounding applications including transition to  the court of protection  and as to capacity assessments with a view to assisting the  transition of young adults to the adult services and court of protection arena.

Notable Cases

AB (a child: Deprivation of liberty) [2015] EWHC 3125 (Fam)

Re Q (A Child) (DOLS: Lack of Secure Placement) [2021] 123

Re T (No.2) (Care Proceedings: Fact-Finding: Genital Injuries: Supplemental judgment for publication) [2021] EWFC 101

Recommendations

Legal 500 2018: “A strident advocate and a fighter in court.”

Legal 500 2017: “Diligent and creative.”

Legal 500: “Very acute and always prepared to argue a case.” 

English

Family Law Bar Association

Middle Temple

LLB (hons) The University of Hull