"Persuasive in court and distils cases into straightforward points." "He is diligent, thorough, hands-on, approachable and someone who knows the law thoroughly." "Philip is well respected for his children law experience and pays great attention to detail." Legal 500 2022

"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 / 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”

Professional memberships

FLBA – Family Law Bar Association

Selected cases

O (A Child: International Placement), Re [2019] EWFC B20 (02 April 2019)
CQ, DQ & EQ (Children), Re [2018] EWHC 3979 (Fam) (17 November 2018)
Medway Council v A Mother Family Division, 31 January 2014 [2014] EWHC 308 (Fam)
M (A Child) v Lambeth LBC Court of Appeal (Civil Division), 12 October 2011 [2011] EWCA Civ 1125; [2012] 1 F.L.R. 1278; [2011] Fam. Law 1331

Education

UWCC – LLB (Hons)

News & Events

News & events

Tina Cook QC and Philip McCormack acted for the Respondent Child (by their Children’s Guardian) in the Court of Appeal in this significant child care case:

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Areas of Expertise

Philip McCormack

Introduction

Accreditations

Professional memberships

Selected cases

Education

News & Events

News & events

Tina Cook QC and Philip McCormack acted for the Respondent Child (by their Children’s Guardian) in the Court of Appeal in this significant child care case:

42 Bedford Row Barristers featured in Counsel Magazine's November 2019 Issue

O (A Child: International Placement), Re [2019] EWFC B20 (02 April 2019)

CQ, DQ & EQ (Children), Re [2018] EWHC 3979 (Fam) (17 November 2018)

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