St Ives Chambers

Ms Slater is a Barrister specialising in Public Law Children, Private Law Children and Family Finance.

Since being called to the bar in 1988, Julie practices exclusively in family work in public and private law.  She undertakes a substantial amount of care work and is experienced in all aspects of proceedings representing Local Authorities, Children's Guardians and parents.

Her particular strengths are client care and representation of vulnerable clients with severe learning and mental health difficulties.

Julie has over 25 years' experience in family financial provision. She advises and represents regularly in financial provision matters mainly financial orders upon divorce, and the Children Act 1989.

Julie is recognised for her sensible and grounded approach and relates well to clients of all backgrounds.

Year of Call: 1988

Julie regularly appears in all levels of the family court. Her cases have involved serious non-accidental injury, death of children, sexual abuse, chronic neglect, parental alienation and implacable hostility.

Family - Finance

In regards to private family law, Julie has appeared on behalf of parties in 'Limited asset' cases, cases involving substantial assets and family businesses.

English

Family Law Bar Association

Law LLB Hons

Lincoln's Inn