Ranking tables

Family: Children | UK Bar

Northern (Bar)

Rankings overview for Sets

1

Band 1

  1. Deans Court Chambers
    Deans Court Chambers 5 Years Ranked
  2. St John's Buildings
3

Band 3

  1. 15 Winckley Square
  2. 9 St John Street

Star Individuals

  1. Karl Rowley KCSt John's Buildings
1

Band 1

  1. Frances Heaton KCSt John's Buildings
  2. Julia Cheetham KCDeans Court Chambers
  3. Lorraine Cavanagh KCSt John's Buildings
  4. Susan Grocott KCDeans Court Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Michael Jones KCDeans Court Chambers
  2. Samantha Bowcock KC15 Winckley Square
  3. Shaun Spencer KCSt John's Buildings
1

Band 1

  1. Emma Greenhalgh9 St John Street
  2. Fiona Holloran18 St John Street
  3. Heather HobsonDeans Court Chambers
  4. Margaret Parr7 Harrington St Chambers
  5. Rebecca GreggDeans Court Chambers
  6. Samantha Birtles18 St John Street
  7. Sarah Kilvington9 St John Street
2

Band 2

  1. Clare GrundySt John's Buildings
  2. Julie ForsythExchange Chambers
  3. Paul Wright7 Harrington St Chambers
3

Band 3

  1. Anna Warters 18 St John Street1 Years Ranked
  2. Lisa Edmunds
    Lisa Edmunds Unit Chambers2 Years Ranked
  3. Prudence Beaumont
    Prudence Beaumont Deans Court Chambers1 Years Ranked
  4. David MaddisonCobden House Chambers
  5. Eleanor KeehanSt John's Buildings
  6. Kate Bramall18 St John Street

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Deans Court Chambers
    1
    Deans Court Chambers
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Deans Court Chambers is a top set that maintains a strong presence in children law matters. Members are frequently instructed in cases that deal with allegations of sexual abuse and non-accidental injuries, as well as Children Act cases and care proceedings involving deprivation of liberty. Sources say: "The set has a breadth of knowledge that is beyond other chambers' and its barristers are personable and extremely knowledgeable, and the team all prepare well for any case."
  2. St John's Buildings
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 18 St John Street
    2
    18 St John Street
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    18 St John Street is a strong set for children law work. Members handle private and public cases, and are frequently instructed by local authorities. Their cases deal with allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injuries, parental alienation and abduction, among a wide range of other issues. Members are highly experienced in handling matters that involve dealing with complex medical evidence. "18 St John Street is always willing to go that extra mile to help. Counsel are knowledgeable, approachable and a safe pair of hands, even on the most difficult of cases."
  2. 2
    7 Harrington St Chambers
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    7 Harrington St Chambers draws upon remarkable expertise in family law to assist both with matrimonial finance and children matters. This Liverpool-based set offers clients the benefit of a wealth of experience in financial remedy and financial provision matters, including cases that involve high-value property or share portfolios. Members of the set also offer significant expertise in a wide range of children law cases, both public and private. One source says: "The barristers go above and beyond to assist with cases."
3

Band 3

  1. 15 Winckley Square
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 3
  2. 9 St John Street
    Family: Children
    2025 | Band 3