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Family: Children - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nairn Purss is a former social worker who focuses his practice almost entirely upon public law Children Act 1989 proceedings. His caseload includes matters relating to non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and forced marriage, amongst others.
Strengths
He's very good at cross-examining experts.
He is extremely skilled at identifying and focussing on relevant issues. His written submissions are very high calibre, as is his oral presentation.
A gifted advocate, who is very good at dealing with highly vulnerable people. He has a wonderful way with words and also a very fine sense of humour.