Family: Children

James Hargan regularly handles a broad range of children matters, with particular expertise in complex medical cases involving injuries and fabricated and induced illness. He appears increasingly in the High Court, acting for children, parents and local authorities.

"James is very attentive, well prepared and goes above and beyond for clients."

"James is a fantastic and very experienced advocate. He's very capable of running a case effectively while putting others at ease."

"He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He is always easy to deal with and his representation is always of top quality."

Martin Todd is respected for his work on difficult children cases, ranging from serious sexual abuse allegations to injuries. He represents children as well as parents in emotionally and medically challenging cases, often working at the intersection between family and criminal law. He is also a trained mediator and arbitrator.

"Martin is methodical in his preparation and knowledge of a case. He's an excellent advocate."

"A fantastic linguist and highly accomplished. Martin is well liked in and out of court and judges respect him."

"He's very tenacious."

Charlotte Worsley KC is a well-respected barrister with particular strength in public law matters. She possesses experience in complex children cases involving sexual and physical abuse and severe bodily harm. She is also experienced with complex medical evidence and regularly acts for parents and local authorities.

"She's an all-rounder who is very good to work with."

Huw Lippiatt was a solicitor for 13 years before coming to the Bar in 2010. He handles both public and private law children cases, acting for local authorities, parents, children and grandparents. He is an expert in cases involving serious injuries and sexual abuse, as well as those concerning fabricated illness.

"Huw is a fantastic advocate with a lot of experience."

Karen Lennon has a broad family practice, with expertise in both public and private children matters. She regularly acts for parents and on behalf of children in proceedings involving sexual abuse, negligence, and severe bodily harm. She also assists with proceedings concerning deprivation of liberty and human rights claims.

"An impressive senior junior barrister who leaves no stone unturned."

"A hard-working barrister who strives to achieve the best possible results for her clients."

"She's tenacious and she's 100% committed to whichever client she's representing."

Helen Hendry is a highly experienced barrister who regularly represents children, parents and guardians in public and private law children proceedings. Her background in criminal law makes her a sought-after practitioner for cases involving serious allegations of abuse.

"Helen is an excellent barrister."

"She's bright and poised, and she can deal with someone going through turmoil very well."

"She has a lovely court manner about her, presents her cases beautifully and goes the extra mile for her clients. She is so experienced and is a joy to watch."