Private Law Children and Domestic Abuse

St Philips has a long-standing reputation as an outstanding set in private law children work and domestic abuse.

Our barristers advise and represent clients across the full range of private law disputes, including international child abduction, leave to remove from the jurisdiction, disputes concerning education, religious upbringing and medical treatment, LGBTQ+ parenting, intractable contact disputes, cases involving serious allegations of mistreatment or false allegations, non-molestation and occupation orders, and injunctive relief for the protection of personal property.

At every level

We appear regularly at all levels of court, from the Family Procedure Court and County Court through to the High Court and appellate courts. We are instructed by parents and by Cafcass, and remain committed to the excellent representation of parents and children regardless of funding constraints.

Working with you

We are known for the close, co-operative way our barristers and clerks work alongside instructing solicitors and their clients. We are committed to delivering a responsive, high-quality service at every stage of proceedings.

Shaping the law

Members of the team have appeared in significant reported cases that have shaped the current law on private law children proceedings. Our barristers contribute regularly to legal journals and major publications in the field.

Judicial experience

The team includes a Deputy High Court Judge, Recorders, Deputy District Judges and a Deputy Assistant Coroner.