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                                                                                                          Philip McCormack

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                                                                                                          Email philip.mccormack@42br.com

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                                                                                                          Introduction

                                                                                                          Public / private law children work.

                                                                                                          Accreditations

                                                                                                          • "He is understated but when he speaks he is more than worth listening to. In cross-examination he is very successful." Chambers and Partners 2021
                                                                                                          • Public law specialist with experience in civil and criminal proceedings. He mainly represents children in complex proceedings across a range of matters including infant death, head injury and abuse. He represents all parties to proceedings including children.
                                                                                                          • Strengths: “His communication throughout a case is impeccable – I constantly feel updated and very rarely do I need to chase for an outcome. He works while abroad in order to help a case progress. His commitment to his job is flawless.” Chambers and Partners 2018
                                                                                                          • “Astonishingly steady and strong advocate, according to sources.” – Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2013
                                                                                                          • “Philip McCormack handles both private and public children matters and does a very good job when it comes to both these areas”

                                                                                                          Ranked in UK Bar Chambers 2021

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                                                                                                          • FLBA – Family Law Bar Association

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                                                                                                          • UWCC – LLB (Hons)

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