St John's Buildings

Family - Children

Natalie accepts instructions from all parties in all children law matters, representing local authorities, parents, relatives, interveners and children.

Natalie has experience in representing all parties in public law proceedings involving wide ranging issues including:

• Domestic violence
• Non-accidental injuries
• Neglect
• Drug/alcohol abuse
• Sexual abuse.

Natalie also has experience in complex cases involving issues of radicalisation, forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

Natalie has regularly acted for the most vulnerable clients including receiving instructions from the Official Solicitor and representing clients with learning disabilities with the assistance of an intermediary.

Natalie has experience of appearing against leading counsel, and has also been led by leading counsel in complex cases heard in the High Court.

In Private Law matters, Natalie represents all parties in Children Act applications including complex proceedings involving allegations of physical and sexual abuse and implacable hostility, often when a 16.4 Guardian has been appointed.

Before transferring to the Bar in 2017, Natalie practised as a Family Law Solicitor, undertaking her own advocacy at all levels. During her time in practice, Natalie developed a specialism in representing parties in public law care proceedings, including representing children through her accreditation as a Children Panel member.