Daniel Sheridan

Practice Areas

Public Law Children

Private Law Children

Career

Daniel Sheridan has significant experience in all manner of private and public children law cases with experience in all tiers of court up to the Court of Appeal. He also undertakes work in the Court of Protection and National DoLs Court.

Daniel is a persuasive and thorough advocate, who understands the key issues in cases and is particularly good at representing children in proceedings, with a focus on identifying key welfare issues to achieve the best possible outcomes. He places the upmost importance on giving balanced, clear, evidenced-based advice to empower lay and professional clients to make informed, strategic decisions. His advocacy style is direct, courteous, and effective.

Daniel acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors in a wide range of cases:

Serious non-accidental injury

Fabricated and/or induced illness, including hospital intervenors

Sexual abuse

Deprivation of Liberty

Court of Protection

Female Genital Mutilation

Hearing impaired families

Drug and alcohol abuse (including FDAC proceedings)

Chronic neglect matters, involving complex medical evidence and assessment

Adoption including adoptions with international elements

Child arrangements disputes, including intractable contact disputes

Professional Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

Inner Temple

The Medio-Legal Society