Biography
Chris practices in Family law specialising in child-related cases. He is regularly instructed by a number of Local Authorities and on behalf of parents and children. He also undertakes cases involving issues of Public Interest Immunity, Mental Health Act and Education.
Experience
Having undertaken a general Common law pupillage at the Chambers of Patricia Scotland QC, Chris’s early practice at the Bar was mainly in the Criminal Courts. A developing interest in Family law led him to join Renaissance at its inception in 2001. He has practised exclusively in children cases ever since and has particular expertise in care proceedings and adoption.
Reported Cases
Re O (Supervision Order) [2001] 1 FLR 923,
Re T-R and W (Children)(Adoption: Expert Evidence) [2001] 1 FCR 130
R v P (Contact: Abduction: Supervision) [2008] 2 FLR 936
Education
LLB (Hons), University of Leeds
Languages
French (working knowledge)
Interests
Politics, travel and the theatre