Christina Chinnock

Christina Chinnock was called to the Bar as a Mature student and has developed a busy practice in the area of Family Law with experience at all levels up to and including The Court of Appeal.

Her practice includes all areas of Child Law both in Public and Private Law proceedings as well as Adoption and Child Abduction cases.

Miss Chinnock also deals with financial matters including ancillary relief and all applications under the Family Law Act enforcement proceedings.

Christina is qualified and accredited by The Bar Council to take instructions from members of the public.

PUBLIC LAW

Her cases have included instructions on behalf of parents, Local Authorities and Guardians. She has represented the Official Solicitor. Miss Chinnock has extensive experience in a wide variety of cases. She is regularly instructed on cases involving allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse and particularly cases that involve non-accidental injuries. Her down to earth approach when working with vulnerable clients is a notable strength.

PRIVATE LAW

Miss Chinnock is familiar with the full range of Child Arrangement orders. She has represented both parents and children , pursuant to rule 16.4 applications.

FINANCIAL AND ANCILLARY RELIEF

Christina has extensive experience of dealing with a broad range of cases involving assets of varying value. 

NOTABLE CASES

Re MW (Case management) [2010] 1 FLR 1093