Christopher Adams 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.
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.
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LLB (Hons) King’s College London
“Christopher presents a complex public law matter before a judge fairly and empathetically whilst at the same time representing the client’s interests determinedly. He has an attention to detail that is second to none and a genuine focus on child law.” Legal 500 2023
“Christopher is a very experienced barrister who has the ability to handle cases calmly in the most complex of circumstances. A most capable and safe pair of hands.” Chambers & Partners 2023
“A very calm and methodical advocate, excellent in complex matters.” Chambers & Partners 2023
“He is very accessible, thorough, and has a keen eye for detail.” Chambers & Partners 2023
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