7 Harrington Street ‘has strength in depth with a large and varied family team.’ The members are highly adept at handling all types of public and private children law cases. Margaret Parr has appeared in the Court of Appeal and the High Court, representing children, parents, and local authorities in cases concerning allegations of sexual abuse, violence against children, substance misuse, mental health issues, and child neglect. Natasha Johnson has experience with cases that have jurisdictional and international issues, and in the private law arena, she handles applications for child arrangements orders, prohibited steps orders, and specific issues applications. Natasha Harrison is another notable member of the set and she represents a range of clients in both public law and private law proceedings.

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'The Clerks are excellent, particularly Carolyn Creegan, who works phenomenally well under pressure and is always calm and available.'
'John Kilgallon runs an excellent ship at 7 Harrington Street, ensuring client needs are met.'
'The clerks are led by John Kilgallon, who is by far the most outstanding clerk. He makes sure that his instructing solicitors are supported and that excellent service is provided.'
'Carolyn Cregeen has always been wonderful to deal with. She is helpful, approachable, and willing to assist.'
'Carolyn Cregreen is an experienced family clerk, and she is friendly and helpful.'
'7 Harrington Street are a go-to chambers. They have barristers across the board, from KCs to junior barristers, and they are able to accommodate a varying client base.'
'The family team are second to none in the North West; they always go the extra mile for the client and support their instructing solicitor.'
'7 Harrington Street has a diverse family offering and there is always somebody available to assist.'
'7 Harrington Street has strength in depth with a large and varied family team.'
'Excellent strength in depth across the board, covering all aspects of family law. They have a wide choice of quality counsel.'

Silks

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.

Margaret Parr

7 Harrington Street

‘Margaret is a razor-sharp, excellent advocate who quickly grasps all the issues. She puts clients at ease with her calm, unflappable, and firm manner, and she is a formidable opponent.’

‘It is very rare to find a barrister who is exceptionally intelligent and is also able to show empathy towards their clients. Natasha has it all; she is extremely intelligent, her personal skills are exceptional, her delivery in court is second-to-none, and she has a passion for the law and takes pride in the work she delivers.’

Leading Juniors

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Margaret Parr

7 Harrington Street

‘Margaret is a razor-sharp, excellent advocate who quickly grasps all the issues. She puts clients at ease with her calm, unflappable, and firm manner, and she is a formidable opponent.’