Christopher Adams
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Family: Children
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About
Provided by Christopher Adams
Practice Areas
Christopher has practised exclusively in the field of public law child care since 1995. He acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children and other family members and is frequently instructed in cases involving serious and medically complex injuries to children. He was head of the St Philips child-care team for three years and is currently joint head of the team. He has spoken at conferences and seminars on various aspects of the law relating to children. Authorities include: C v Solihull MBC [1993] 1 FLR 290; Hereford and Worcester CC v S [1993] 2 FLR 360; Re C (A Minor) (Care Proceedings: Disclosure) [1997] Fam 76; Re G (Leave to Appeal: Jurisdiction) [1999] 1 FLR 771; A Local Authority v A & Others [2009] EWHC 1982 (Fam); Coventry CC v B, A, RK, KK [2012] EWHC 4014 (Fam); A County Council v AB & Others [2015] EWFC 82; XCC v AB & CD [2015] EWFC 98; Staffordshire CC v B & V [2016] EWHC 3183 (Fam); Re B-P (Children) [2018] EWCA Civ 2042; A & B (Fact-Finding: Head, Bony, Eye & Soft-tissue Injuries) [2020] EWFC 104; W-A (Children: Foreign Conviction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1118; Derbyshire CC v AA & Others [2022] EWHC 3404.
Career
Christopher was appointed as a Recorder in 2005 and is authorised to deal with family cases in both the private and public law jurisdictions. In 2013, he was authorised to sit as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Family Division.
Professional Memberships
FLBA; ALC.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Christopher Adams is a well-known junior and public children law specialist who represents local authorities, parents and children in often serious and medically complex proceedings. His caseload has featured the most severe cases of non-accidental injury and child death, including murder cases.He also advises on cross-border abduction matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris is widely regarded as one of the leaders in child care law; he is hugely knowledgeable, prepares meticulously and is a calm and persuasive advocate."
"Chris excels with complex matters. He is highly regarded and always in demand."
"Chris is exceptionally professional, has very good technical knowledge and is thorough in his approach."
"Chris is widely regarded as one of the leaders in child care law; he is hugely knowledgeable, prepares meticulously and is a calm and persuasive advocate."
"Chris excels with complex matters. He is highly regarded and always in demand."
"Chris is exceptionally professional, has very good technical knowledge and is thorough in his approach."
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