Gemma Taylor QC leading Philip McCormack and representing the child by her children’s guardian

Gemma Taylor QC leading Philip McCormack and representing the child by her children’s guardian

In this case Gemma Taylor QC leading Philip McCormack and representing the child by her children’s guardian successfully resisted an appeal brought by the Local Authority heavily criticising a judgment of the Recorder and the position taken by the guardian at trial. The Court of Appeal offered clear support for a position whereby “if long term foster care ‘will do’ then pursuing adoption won’t.”

The judgment can be viewed here

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23rd Jun 2020

Gemma Taylor KC MCIArb

Call 1988 | Silk 2018

Gemma Taylor KC MCIArb

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