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Chambers of Michael Hayton KC

At Deans Court Chambers, the team handles both public and private children law cases. Michael Jones KC made silk in 2023, and his practice encompasses issues around wardship and the inherent jurisdiction, complex medical matters, fabricated and induced illnesses, and radicalisation. Rebecca Gregg exclusively works on children law matters; in private law cases, she handles serious allegations of physical, emotional, and sexual harm, and in public law cases, she represents local authorities, parents, and children’s guardians. Peter Rothery is highly skilled in significant care cases involving death and serious injury to children and complex sexual abuse cases, and Patrick Gilmore is notable for his work sitting as an arbitrator.

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  • 'Louise McCarty is excellent; always very helpful and friendly and will do what she can to assist in all circumstances.'
  • 'Great clerking and a first choice of chambers.'

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