The members of the family law group at Deans Court Chambers have strong capabilities in both public and private children law proceedings. At the silk level, Michael Jones KC possesses expertise in international and jurisdictional issues, as well as complicated medical issues, fictitious illnesses, and radicalisation. Among the juniors, Patrick Gilmore is notable for his work in complex care proceedings regarding physical abuse of and fatal injuries to children. Rebecca Gregg solely handles children law cases and frequently represents parents and guardians in complex private law proceedings. Gregg is also active in public law matters, handling cases involving child deaths as well as allegations of sexual abuse, and neglect. Sasha Watkinson represents local authorities, parents, and children in care proceedings surrounding allegations of physical and sexual abuse, and Peter Rothery often appears in the High Court, with expertise in handling death and serious injury to children.
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