Barristers in our children private law team represent all parties in proceedings, including parents, children and other family members, as well as those who may be intervening. We have wide-ranging experience of the issues involved, including:
Tina Cook KC (1988 | Silk 2011)
Gemma Taylor KC MCIArb (1988 | Silk 2018)
Damian Woodward-Carlton KC (1995 | Silk 2019)
Katie Phillips KC (2002 | Silk 2025)
Andrew Pote (1983)
Susan Quinn (1983)
Roma Whelan (1984)
Rehna Azim (1984)
Monica Ford (1984)
Deborah Todman (1991)
Garfield Braithwaite (1987)
Jeremy Hall (1988)
Sheila Phil-Ebosie (1988)
Isabelle Watson MCIArb (1991)
Judith Charlton (1991)
Jacqui Gilliatt (1992)
Marcia Hyde (1992)
Tracey McLevy (1993)
Paul Pavlou MCIArb (1993)
Philip McCormack (1994)
Philip Squire (1997)
Nairn Purss (1999)
Richard Little (2000)
Mark Chaloner (2002)
Robert Cameron (2003)
Anne Dillon (2003)
Maria-Amália Walker (2003)
Siân Smith (2003)
Rachel Chan (2004 (Hong Kong 2005))
George Butler (2004)
Amanda Jepson (2005)
Andlib Mohsin (2006)
Jessica Atkinson (2006)
Ruth Webber (2006)
Lydia Slee (2007)
Alison Pryor (2008)
Kate Kochnari (2008)
James Norman (2008)
Eléonore Berthelsen (2009)
Dr Sara Hammond (2009)
Helen Nettleship (2009)
Paul Murray (2009)
Charlotte Mackenzie (2011)
Alastair Miles Martey (2012)
Jonathan Pearce (2012)
Joy Adesoye (née Adeniran) (2012)
Justin Tadros (2012)
Lee Kelleher (2013)
Polly Allison (2013)
James Arthur Sharpe (2014)
Olivia Bliss (2014)
Amy Slingo (2014)
Chantelle Barker (2014)
Keileigh Pink (2014)
Sophie Crampton (2015)
Brónach Gordon (2015)
Lauren Bovington (2016)
Ann Osborne (2016 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2006)
Jennifer Youngs (2016)
Vanessa Wells (2017 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2010)
John Asaad (2017)
Ummar Farooq Ahmad (2018 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2013)
Anne Hogarth (2018)
Thomas Pye (2018)
Harry Simons (2018)
Adele Rainsford (2018)
Andréa Awoniyi (2018)
Catrin Howells (2019)
Kate Claxton (2019 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2005)
Emma Hughes (2019)
Raminder Khasriya (2020 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2012)
Charmaine Clubb (2020)
Charlotte McDonald (2021)
Max Montgomery (2021)
Nathan Baylis (2021)
Tamara McCarthy-Baker (2021)
Zoe McGrath (2022 | FILEX: 2003 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2010)
Philippa Thomas (2022 | Admitted as a Solicitor: 2008)
Alice Needell (2022)
Carolina Bax (2023)
George Paterson (2023)
Mahnoor Javed (2023)
Sophie George-Moore (2024)
William Foulkes (2024)
Anne-Marie Rainsford (2025)
Emily Chalk (Pupil)
Roheema Yasmin (Pupil)
We are delighted to continue our 2026 Family Law Webinar Series with a further five sessions that will explore a range of family law topics through to the end of the year - register now!
Published: 10th Dec 2026
We are delighted to be sponsoring the awards for another year!
Published: 19th Nov 2026
![Re B (A Child: Uncertain Perpetrator) [2026] EWCA Civ 1024](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1057/1715-case-note-template-gtkc.png)
Gemma Taylor represented the First Respondent Mother in Re B (A Child: Uncertain Perpetrator) [2026] EWCA Civ 1024.
Published: 31st Jul 2026
![G v R [2026] EWFC 88 (B)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1052/1685-case-note-template-tg.png)
Tom Gilchrist represented the successful respondent in G v R [2026] EWFC 88 (B).
Published: 22nd Jul 2026
In this piece, Shelly reflects on 20 years at the bar as she approaches her return to study in September.
Published: 20th Jul 2026
Recording of our 'Private Law Update' webinar.
Published: 13th Jul 2026
Register now for our upcoming private, public and financial remedies webinars, taking place between January and July 2026.
Published: 9th Jul 2026
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Family Garden Party.
Published: 2nd Jul 2026
Tom Gilchrist discusses the Governments recently released consultation document, ‘A fairer end to relationships: consultation document’.
Published: 29th Jun 2026
Siân Smith and Jennifer Youngs continue our January to July family law webinar series.
Published: 22nd Jun 2026
![F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1035/1576-lk-case-not.png)
Lee Kelleher acted for the first respondent in F v M & Anor [2026] EWFC 133 (B).
Published: 19th Jun 2026
![Kanabar v Kanabar [2026] EWCA Civ 582](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1029/1559-kanabar-v-kanabar-will-foulkes.png)
Andrew Pote represented the second respondent in Kanabar v Kanabar [2026] EWCA Civ 582.
Published: 9th Jun 2026
We are delighted to share that Alexandra Vivona has joined 42BR as our newest tenant.
Published: 8th Jun 2026
We are delighted to announce that Philip Squire has joined Chambers as our newest tenant.
Published: 28th May 2026
Charlotte McDonald and Sophie George-Moore present the next webinar in our January - July family webinar series.
Published: 19th May 2026
Katie Philips KC and Eléonore Berthelsen represented the Local Authority in A Local Authority v CD (the Mother), EF (the Father), and G (a child by her Children’s Guardian) [2026] EWHC 980 (Fam).
Published: 19th May 2026
Charlotte McDonald and Sophie George-Moore have written an article which has been published by Lexis Nexis Family Law.
Published: 11th May 2026
![UPDATE – What actually is ‘reasonable financial provision’ for the purposes of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975? – McDaniel v Talbot & Anor [2026] EWHC 928 (Ch)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1012/1510-tom-gilchrist-front.png)
Following his article on the 13 April 2026, Tom Gilchrist follows up considering the case of McDaniel v Talbot & Anor [2026] EWHC 928 (Ch).
Published: 6th May 2026
In this piece, Charlotte reflects on not being taken on, moving chambers and finding success - with a call for greater transparency in the process.
Published: 5th May 2026
We are pleased to share that Sara Hammond has contributed to a book 'Revisiting Contemporary Childhoods'.
Published: 29th Apr 2026
![Are applicants still abusing ex parte non-molestation order applications after DS v AC [2023] EWFC 46? A quick dive](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/1002/1498-webinar-front-templatetg1.png)
Tom Gilchrist discusses 'Are applicants still abusing ex parte non-molestation order applications after DS v AC [2023] EWFC 46?'.
Published: 28th Apr 2026
Siân Smith, Anne Dillon and Helen Adams explore the survey results and recommendations set out in the Family Solutions Group’s latest report, ‘Putting Children First’.
Published: 27th Apr 2026
Helen Nettleship discusses the case X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside).
Published: 27th Apr 2026
Siân Smith presents a financial remedies update on behalf of Family Law Week.
Published: 23rd Apr 2026
Paul Pavlou MCIArb has written an article discussing the case Standish, BS v HC and the Matrimonialisation of Pensions
Published: 21st Apr 2026
Anne-Marie presents the next webinar in our January - July family webinar series.
Published: 20th Apr 2026
![Re B-A (Placement Order and Contact Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 356](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/991/1465-dwckc-case-note.png)
Damian Woodward-Carlton KC appeared on behalf of the Local Authority in a significant Court of Appeal decision in Re B‑A (Placement Order and Contact Order) [2026] EWCA Civ 356.
Published: 13th Apr 2026
Tom Gilchrist discusses What actually is ‘reasonable financial provision’ for the purposes of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975?.
Published: 13th Apr 2026
![H (Children: Expertise of Witnesses) [2026] EWCA Civ 249](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/986/1443-case-note-jack.png)
Jack Sheard discusses the case H (Children: Expertise of Witnesses) [2026] EWCA Civ 249.
Published: 25th Mar 2026
Amanda Jepson discusses the case Re H Expert Witnesses.
Published: 13th Mar 2026
Tom Gilchrist discusses The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Inheritance Act’) .
Published: 26th Feb 2026
Sophie George-Moore and Mark Chaloner have written a case summary discussing how to manage cases involving Parental Alienation and how to re-open them.
Published: 24th Feb 2026
![Re S (Care and Placement: Schedule of Findings of Fact) [2026] EWCA Civ 85](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/971/1414-case-note-template-gtkc-ea.png)
Gemma Taylor KC represented the appellant in Re S (Care and Placement: Schedule of Findings of Fact) [2026] EWCA Civ 85, case note provided by Ellie Andrews.
Published: 23rd Feb 2026
Amanda Jepson discusses the proposed changes of Adoption UK.
Published: 20th Feb 2026
![Medway Council v The Father and O [2026] EWHC 236 (Fam)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/969/1411-case-note-template-christi.png)
Christi Scarborough represented the Local Authority in Medway Council v The Father and O [2026] EWHC 236 (Fam)
Published: 17th Feb 2026
Andrew Pote and Catrin Howells present the next session in our January to July Family Webinar Series.
Published: 13th Feb 2026
![Essex County Council v F1 & Ors [2025] EWFC 424](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/964/1405-case-note-template-amanda.png)
Amanda Jepson acted for the competent child in this complex and sad matter.
Published: 12th Feb 2026
![Norfolk County Council v YY (mother) [2025] EWFC 480](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/957/1389-case-note-template.png)
Richard Little represented the respondent Mother in Norfolk County Council v YY (Mother) [2025] EWFC 480.
Published: 30th Jan 2026
Tune in to catch up on our first family law webinar of 2026.
Published: 21st Jan 2026
![Re C (A child) (Interim Separation: Residential Care) [2025] EWCA Civ 1618](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/953/1382-zoe-mcgrath-case-note.png)
Zoe McGrath represented The Guardian in Re C (A child) (Interim Separation: Residential Care) [2025] EWCA Civ 1618.
Published: 19th Jan 2026
![Lee Kelleher represents the Respondent Father in Angela v Robert [2025] EWFC 460 (B)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/952/1381-lee-kel.png)
The court considered and made findings of allegations of domestic abuse by the father following a 16 year relationship.
Published: 15th Jan 2026
![Re J (A Child) Surrogacy: Adoption Order [2025] EWHC 2960](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/947/1373-aje.png)
Amanda Jepson acted for the local authority in Re J (A Child) Surrogacy: Adoption Order [2025] EWHC 2960
Published: 5th Jan 2026
Alison Pryor and Ann Osborne conclude our 2025 series of family law webinars.
Published: 16th Dec 2025
![Re N (A Child: Placement Order: Proportionality) [2025] EWCA Civ 1541](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/941/1364-sharan.png)
Sharan Bhachu represented the respondent Local Authority. Case note provided by Jack Sheard.
Published: 10th Dec 2025
Zoe McGrath, instructed by Helen Cojeen of Kingsfords Solicitors ltd, appeared in the Court of Appeal yesterday in the case of Re C (A Child).
Published: 10th Dec 2025
Register now for the next four sessions of our Family Law Webinar Series 2025.
Published: 4th Dec 2025
Krishma Patel and Max Montgomery present the penultimate session in our 2025 Family Law Webinar Series.
Published: 4th Dec 2025
Jo Porter has co-authored a book, published by Lexis Nexis, detailing every stage of child protection proceedings.
Published: 3rd Dec 2025
42BR Barristers is delighted to once again be the Headline Sponsor of the Family Law Awards
Published: 19th Nov 2025
Charlotte McDonald and Sophie George-Moore reflect on the Government's Announcement to repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989.
Published: 17th Nov 2025
![R (Children: Setting Aside Hague Return Order) [2025] EWCA Civ 1426](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/930/1347-rl.png)
Richard Little appears for the Father in R (Children: Setting Aside Hague Return Order) [2025] EWCA Civ 1426.
Published: 14th Nov 2025
Tim Gilchrist examines the legal concept of domicile, its impact on inheritance and estate matters, and the challenges it poses in a modern world.
Published: 10th Nov 2025
Charlotte McDonald and Sophie George-Moore discuss the Domestic Abuse Commissioners report 'Everyday Business: Addressing domestic abuse and continuing harm through a family court review and reporting mechanism'
Published: 21st Oct 2025
Amanda Jepson and Charlotte McDonald continue our latest family law webinar series with a public law update.
Published: 20th Oct 2025
Paul Pavlou explores how recent legislative, judicial, and procedural developments in England and Wales emphasise resolving disputes outside the courts—highlighting the growing role of private FDR hearings and arbitration, reinforced by new confidentiality rulings, updated Family Procedure Rules, and the Arbitration Act 2025, which together promote faster, expert, and private alternatives to litigation.
Published: 9th Oct 2025
Catch up on the recording of our latest family law webinar, hosted by Eléonore Berthelsen & Jennifer Youngs.
Published: 22nd Sep 2025
42BR Barristers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards the Family Law Awards 2025.
Published: 28th Aug 2025
![FortyTwo Talks: Regarding Your Ex: Y v Z [2025] EWFC 221 & non-financial misconduct in financial remedies](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/889/1209-podcast-template-28541-x-305-px-29222.jpg)
Tom Gilchrist and Charlotte McDonald host the next episode of FortyTwo Talks.
Published: 12th Aug 2025
![Late witness statements in financial remedies? The cautionary tale of AB v CD [2025] EWFC 253 (B)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/886/1203-tom.png)
Tom Gilchrist discusses late witness statements in financial remedy proceedings, particularly in the case of AB v CD [2025] EWFC 253 (B).
Published: 7th Aug 2025
Catch up on the recording of our latest Family Law webinar
Published: 14th Jul 2025
Register now for our upcoming private, public and financial remedies webinars, taking place between January and July 2025.
Published: 10th Jul 2025
Hazel Samuriwo and Charmaine Clubb have written an article which has been published by Lexis Nexis Family Law.
Published: 9th Jul 2025
Recording of 42BR Barristers' Panel Discussion on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System
Published: 8th Jul 2025
![Re C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] and the PLWG Report – what now for post adoption contact?](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/870/1162-sharan.png)
Sharan Bhachu has written an article, published by Lexis Nexis Family Law.
Published: 7th Jul 2025
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Family Garden Party.
Published: 3rd Jul 2025
Catch up on the recording of our latest Family Law webinar.
Published: 24th Jun 2025
![A Local Authority v AX & Ors [2025] EWFC 137](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/856/1130-lydia-case-note.png)
Lydia Slee represented the father in A Local Authority v AX & Ors [2025] EWFC 137
Published: 11th Jun 2025
Send in your questions now!
Published: 7th Jun 2025
![E (Section 37 Direction) [2025] EWCA Civ 470.](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/853/1115-hazel-2.png)
Hazel Samuriwo provides a case summary for E (Section 37 Direction) [2025] EWCA Civ 470.
Published: 4th Jun 2025
![Re EZ (A Minor) (Care Proceedings: Nigerian Fertility Clinic & Maternity Hospital) [2025] EWFC 122](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/852/1114-hazel-1.png)
Hazel Samuriwo provides a case summary for Re EZ (A Minor) (Care Proceedings: Nigerian Fertility Clinic & Maternity Hospital) [2025] EWFC 122
Published: 3rd Jun 2025
We are delighted to welcome Tracey McLevy to our family team today.
Published: 2nd Jun 2025
Tina Cook KC and Jennifer Youngs host the latest episode of FortyTwo Talks.
Published: 29th May 2025
Catch up on the recording of our latest Family Law webinar.
Published: 12th May 2025
Join us on Friday 9 May for our annual Canterbury Quiz!
Published: 9th May 2025
![LB Croydon v D (Critical Scrutiny of the Paediatric Overview) [2024] EWFC 438](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/832/1072-case-note-template.png)
Kate Claxton acted for the Guardian in LB Croydon v D (Critical Scrutiny of the Paediatric Overview) [2024] EWFC 438.
Published: 25th Apr 2025
Join Hazel Samuriwo and Ann Osborne for an update on recent developments in case law and guidance relevant to children in public family law.
Published: 24th Apr 2025
![Recorded Webinar: Re M [2025] EWCA Civ 440](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/831/1069-rachel-and-gemma.png)
Gemma Farrington KC and Rachel Chan discuss the appeal, Re M [2025] EWCA Civ 440.
Published: 24th Apr 2025
Experts fees who should pay? The President of the Family Division has handed down a judgment clarifying how to ensure the LAA pays any amount over the standard expert fee rates and not the Local Authority.
Published: 16th Apr 2025
Recording of our 'Costs in Financial Remedy Proceedings' webinar.
Published: 14th Apr 2025
![Re M [2025] EWCA Civ 440](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/824/1043-gfkc-and-rch1.png)
Gemma Farrington KC and Rachel Chan act in Court of Appeal case, Re M [2025] EWCA Civ 440.
Published: 10th Apr 2025
Join us for this interactive seminar covering essential aspects of testing in family law proceedings, with expert speakers addressing key topics.
Published: 27th Mar 2025
![Amanda Jepson defended an appeal in the Court of Appeal case, K & D (Children: Sexual Abuse Findings) [2025] EWCA Civ 263](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/814/1013-aje.png)
Amanda Jepson successfully defended an appeal in the Court of Appeal case, K & D (Children: Sexual Abuse Findings) [2025] EWCA Civ 263.
Published: 27th Mar 2025
Andréa Awoniyi drafted submissions in complex family & immigration case, resulting in successful appeal.
Published: 25th Mar 2025
![R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] EWCA Civ 1302 - Where Are We Now?](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/807/996-webinar-front-template.png)
Recording of our 'R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] EWCA Civ 1302 - Where Are We Now?' webinar.
Published: 11th Mar 2025
![Re E (Children: Costs) [EWCA] Civ 183](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/803/984-sam-davis-case-note.png)
Samuel Davis is successful before the Court of Appeal in Re E (Children: Costs) [EWCA] Civ 183.
Published: 3rd Mar 2025
![West Sussex County Council v AB & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 132](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/798/966-george-butler-case-note-2.png)
George Butler represented the appellant local authority in the successful appeal of West Sussex County Council v AB & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 132
Published: 26th Feb 2025
![L-G (Children: Risk Assessment) [2025] EWCA Civ 60](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/789/933-sharan-bhachu-case-note.png)
Sharan Bhachu represented the appellant mother in the successful appeal of of L-G (Children: Risk Assessment) [2025] EWCA Civ 60
Published: 7th Feb 2025
Join Siân Smith for another financial remedies update, exploring the most recent developments in financial remedies case law and procedure.
Published: 5th Feb 2025
Carolina Bax and Rachel Chan provide an overview of the guidance published by The Family Justice Council to support legal practitioners on recognising and addressing the needs of neurodivergent individuals in the Family Justice System.
Published: 5th Feb 2025
Recording of our 'Is Omeprazole the new EDS?' webinar.
Published: 20th Jan 2025
![Re G (Designation of Local Authority) [2024] EWCA Civ 1565](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/776/904-hs-case-note.png)
Hazel Samuriwo provides a case summary for Re G (Designation of Local Authority) [2024] EWCA Civ 1565
Published: 10th Jan 2025
Tina Cook KC has written an article which has been published by Lexis Nexis Family Law.
Published: 11th Dec 2024
Tina Cook KC and Stephanie Mendoros discuss the changing landscape in respect of post adoption contact.
Published: 9th Dec 2024
Catch up on the recording of our 'Enforcing orders made in financial remedy proceedings' webinar
Published: 5th Dec 2024
Introducing our latest Family Law Webinar Series, running from September to December 2024.
Published: 4th Dec 2024
Recording of our 'Parental Responsibility - having it, acquiring it, removing it' webinar
Published: 28th Nov 2024
Our latest podcast, hosted by Richard Little and Mark Chaloner discusses International Adoption.
Published: 27th Nov 2024
Gemma Taylor KC and Ann Osborne have written an article, published by LexisNexis Family Law.
Published: 26th Nov 2024
![Re A & B (Adoption: section 83 ACA 2002) [2024] EWHC 2837 (Fam)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/754/863-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-copy-of-private-2c-public-and-family-finance-webinar-series-2024.png)
Marica Hyde appeared in Re A & B (Adoption: section 83 ACA 2002) [2034] EWHC 2837 (Fam) where the court determined the definition of ‘for the purpose of Adoption’ under s83 ACA 2002 and considered the factors to take into account when there have been breaches of the statutory framework.
Published: 14th Nov 2024
![Tom v M and F [2024] EWFC 313 (B)](https://www.42br.com/_files/article/753/842-mc.png)
Case note by Mark Chaloner on the case of Tom v M and F [2024] EWFC 313 (B)
Published: 13th Nov 2024
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