Family Law

Linenhall Chambers is widely recognised as one of the foremost regional sets in Family Law, with a strong reputation and proven track record in all areas of Family Law including Child Law (both private and public law cases), child protection, international child abduction, Finance and Divorce and all aspects of Injunctive relief and Enforcement Procedures.

Linenhall Chambers has a dedicated team of both King’s Counsel and junior counsel who have an extensive array of experience in all areas of family law and offer clients the best of both worlds with the highest levels of expertise combined with a outstanding levels of service and a friendly and personable delivery style.

The team is uniquely able to work with solicitors, public authorities and bodies and direct access clients across Chester, Cheshire, Mid and North Wales through its Chambers in Chester and also works with clients across the Midlands and Northern circuits. A large proportion of the team are Welsh speakers and able to conduct conferences and hearings through the medium of Welsh.

Members of this specialist team have appeared in many high profile and complicated cases in both public and private law proceedings. The team consists of specialist advocates who have a detailed knowledge and understanding of this area of law ensuring clients receive unrivalled representation at any hearing. The team holds particular strength in care cases involving vulnerable individuals.

The family team at Linenhall go above and beyond to provide the highest levels of both legal and holistic care to their clients, forming close working relationships with local authority legal teams, social workers, instructing solicitors and clients direct. The mix of work undertaken by the team benefits clients as counsel have a well-rounded outlook, are able to understand aspects of the case from all perspectives, communicate effectively and therefore are better able to reach appropriate conclusions for all parties.