Introduction
Christopher is joint head of the St Philips Children Law Group. Christopher was called to the Bar in 1986 and joined Number 2 Fountain Court (one of the founding sets of St Philips Chambers) in 1988, practising initially in the field of common law. Christopher has practised exclusively in the field of public child law since 1995. He acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children and other family members and is frequently instructed in cases involving serious and medically complex injuries to children.
He was head of the St Philips child-care team for three years and has spoken at conferences and seminars on various aspects of the law relating to children.
Christopher was appointed as a Recorder in 2005 and is authorised to deal with family cases in both the private and public law jurisdictions. In 2013, he was authorised to sit as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Family Division.
Public Law Care and Adoption
Christopher has practised exclusively in the field of public child law since 1995. He acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children and other family members and is frequently instructed in cases involving serious and medically complex injuries to children.
He was head of the St Philips child-care team for three years and has spoken regularly at conferences and seminars on various aspects of the law relating to children.
Christopher was appointed as a Recorder in 2005 and is authorised to deal with family cases in both the private and public law jurisdictions. In 2013, he was authorised to sit as a Deputy High Court Judge in the Family Division.
Recent Cases:
- A County Council v AB & Others [2015] EWFC 82
- Coventry City Council v B, A, RK, KK [2012 ] EWHC 4014 (Fam)
- C v Solihull MBC [1993] 1 FLR 290
- Hereford and Worcester CC v S [1993] 2 FLR 360
- Re C (A Minor) (Care Proceedings:Disclosure) [1997] Fam 76
- Re G (Leave to Appeal:Jurisdiction) [1999] 1 FLR 771
- A Local Authority v A & Others [2009] EWHC 1982 (Fam)
