Sam Momtaz KC

Practice Areas

Sam acts in all aspects of the law relating to children.

In public law, Sam represents local authorities, parents, guardians and competent children. Sam has particular expertise in cases which involve risk of harm from radicalisation, death and non-accidental injuries, allegations of serious sexual abuse, child trafficking and cross examination of expert and vulnerable witnesses.

In private law, Sam acts in disputes between parents and other significant adults including cases involving serious harm and internal and international relocation.

Sam also practices in Family-related Judicial Review and some Court of Protection cases.

Career

Sam was called in 1995 and took silk in 2017.

Professional Memberships

Member of the FLBA Committee (2002-2015)

FLBA’s Equality and Diversity Officer (2007-2015)

Member of Bar Council’s Equality Diversity and Social Mobility Committee (2007-2016)

Panel Member of Home Office appointed independent review in to the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales (2016 - 2018)

Silk member of Family Justice Council (2019-2022)

Publications

Sam is an avid football fan and devoted follower of his beloved Liverpool FC. He also enjoys playing football and tennis. He is a regular cinema and theatre goer and likes travelling to get away from it all.