Family: children and domestic abuse

Garden Court Chambers

At Garden Court Chambers, members have established expertise in handling the full range of public and private children law matters. Among the silks, Amanda Weston KC has an excellent track record in advising on complex public law cases, including, among other areas, surrogacy, adoption and allegations of abuse. At the junior end of chambers, Amanda Meusz‘s broad practice includes advising on cases involving allegations of physical and sexual abuse.

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Silks

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Amanda Weston KC

Garden Court Chambers

'Amanda masters the papers and is able to manage difficult opponents.'

Allison Munroe KC

Garden Court Chambers

Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Amanda Meusz

Garden Court Chambers

'Amanda’s expertise, written submissions and determination are pivotal to the outcomes of cases. She really understands domestic abuse and the complexity that comes with it.'

Maggie Jones

Garden Court Chambers

'Maggie is a passionate individual, who goes over and above for her clients. She ensures if there is any appeal prospects, they are fully investigated and dealt with in a timely fashion. She is able to deal with the clients with empathy ensuring that they feel trusted in her hands in getting the results required.'

Stephen Lue

Garden Court Chambers

'Stephen has a soft but assertive advocacy style which works well for him and clients who often reinstruct Stephen and are very happy with his performance. '