Rebekah Wilson

Practice Areas

Rebekah is an experienced family law barrister who specialises in all aspects of the law relating to children.

Rebekah provides effective advocacy and representation for her clients in all matters in relation to private law children cases. She handles complex cases at all levels covering issues including alienating behaviours, allegations of domestic abuse and complex fact findings. Rebekah brings specific expertise in cases where discrimination and the promotion of Article 8 rights are central.

Rebekah also has particular expertise in public law proceedings where she acts for parents, guardians and local authorities. She is regularly instructed in complex cases involving allegations of serious non- accidental injury and sexual abuse.

Rebekah is an experienced practitioner involving international elements; cross border family disputes, abduction and wardship.

Rebekah regularly acts in matters engaging children’s fundamental human rights including orders involving the deprivation of their liberty including where there is a cross over into Court of Protection.

As an advocate, Rebekah has the benefit of drawing on her wealth of experience working with international organisations including the United Nations ( Mission in Nepal), ICC women (the Hague) and OHCHR.

Rebekah is qualified to accept Direct Access instructions.

Career

Called in 1998. Former Tenant at Tooks Chambers (chambers of Michael Mansfield KC) Garden Court Chambers. Joined No5 in 2023.

Professional Memberships

- Family Law Bar Association

- Association of Lawyers for Children