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Family: children and domestic abuse

Linenhall Chambers

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‘An excellent set with a strong reputation’ Linenhall Chambers is well known in the North Wales and Chester area for providing ’a fantastic range of experienced counsel in the area of family law’. Highly experienced in cases involving death and complex injury, Daniel Dodd heads the team. Kathryn Anslow has impressed clients with the quality of her cross-examination and closing submissions as well as for offering ‘firm and robust advice where needed’. She regularly acts on behalf of local authorities and parents in cases involving serious physical abuse, chronic neglect, sexual abuse, and substance misuse. Raj Kanda is widely praised for his ’calm and reassuring’ manner, his ‘conscientious’ approach to cases, and his ’robust’ advocacy. He offers niche expertise in relocation cases with an international element.

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  • 'James D'Arcy is very organised and competent and keeps clients informed if there is a need to change counsel.'
  • 'The clerks at Linenhall are always extremely helpful and professional. In particular, James D’Arcy and Katherine Galvin-Williams provide a very high standard of service. They are quick at responding to any queries or enquiries and are always on hand to help whenever and wherever possible.'
  • 'James D'Arcy and Katherine Galvin-Williams are excellent. They are very pleasant and responsive.'
  • 'Linenhall Chambers provides a fantastic range of experienced counsel in the area of family law. It is a excellent set with a strong reputation.'
  • 'Linenhall is a first choice when seeking to instruct. They have an extremely good set of highly specialised barristers. Their communication is excellent and they are always eager to help. There is usually availability of a choice of suitably specialised barristers, and even at times where availability is difficult such as during holidays, Linenhall will always try to help.'
  • 'Linenhall is an excellent set of chambers. They have an extensive range of competent and knowledgeable barristers who are readily available to assist whenever necessary. They have also provided training by way of a Family Law Seminar recently which was both informative and helpful.'

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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.
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Sarah Morgan
Linenhall Chambers
‘Sarah is an excellent, competent and reliable barrister.  Her knowledge of this particular area of law is extensive and she always gives her clients clear and straightforward advice whilst also maintaining an empathetic and friendly manner. She is an effective and skilled advocate with a particular eye for detail.  Sarah is also very approachable and always happy to help with any particularly tricky issues or questions.'
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Nicholas Sefton
Linenhall Chambers
‘Nic's written and oral work is exceptional and he is highly regarded by the judiciary for all aspects of his work. He is a very competent and articulate advocate who is always fully prepared for the case. He works for Local Authorities and for parents with equal enthusiasm and vigour. He gives sound objective evidence and his knowledge of the Family Procedure Rules is outstanding.'
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Kathryn Anslow
Linenhall Chambers
‘Kate is always thoroughly prepared and knows the papers well, even when instructed at very short notice.  She provides firm and robust advice when needed and manages clients’ expectations well. Faced with areas of contention, she is able to find solutions to issues. Overall, she is an absolute gem.’
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Raj Kanda
Linenhall Chambers
 ‘Raj is absolutely fantastic with clients and as they are going through what is likely the most difficult time in their lives, kindness goes a very long way. He is kind and empathetic, and is great with clients with additional needs or disabilities. He really goes the extra mile. Raj is also a gifted advocate, with calm but laser-like focus and secures excellent results.’
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Hannah Horton
Linenhall Chambers
‘Hannah is an extremely persuasive advocate who has good attention to detail. She is always very approachable for clients and empathetic to their situations, providing honest and straightforward advice.’
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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.

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