Our work covers all areas of family law, with particular expertise in the following areas:
Call: 2006
'Hannah is my go-to for complex cases, especially ones that require a forensic eye. Excellent for NAI, FII and cases with extensive papers.'
Chambers UK Bar 2026
Hannah Mettam has been consistently ranked in the Legal 500 as a Tier 1 Leading Junior in Children Act cases for several years.
In February 2023, Hannah was appointed as assistant Coroner for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to support the Senior and Area Coroners across the full range of Coroner’s duties for the county, including presiding over inquests.
Hannah has significant experience and expertise in Public Law Children matters, and some private law children in cases where serious allegations are made. A specialist in complex proceedings, Hannah regularly appears in cases involving the most serious of allegations and has a wealth of experience both in being led by King’s Counsel and in leading other junior members of Chambers. Hannah regularly appears in High Court proceedings.
Hannah acts on behalf of Local Authorities, parents, children and interveners in a wide range of cases including:
Hannah is routinely requested in cases where a detailed and forensic approach is required, her advocacy style is described as formidable and she is an extremely popular choice for lay and professional clients alike, particularly where cases require expert cross-examination. Hannah is regularly instructed in cases involving very complex medical evidence, she has a sound grasp of medical conditions and processes and understands how to forensically explore and challenge medical evidence in a way that penetrates the real issues at the heart of a case, whilst also ensuring that this sometimes impenetrable medical terminology is entirely understandable for the benefit of lay and professional clients alike.
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Call: 020 7353 6961
Email: clerks@harcourtchambers.co.uk
Hannah has significant experience and expertise in Public Law Children matters. A specialist in complex proceedings, Hannah regularly appears in cases involving the most serious of allegations and has a wealth of experience both in being led by King’s Counsel and in leading other junior members of Chambers. Hannah regularly appears in High Court proceedings.
Fact-finding in care proceedings regarding the cause of multiple fractures to an infant.
Application by local authority for permission to withdraw care proceedings, following receipt of medical evidence indicating that the parents were not to blame for the child’s injuries.
Fact-finding hearing in care proceedings concerning a one year old child who had two broken ribs and a history of unexplained marks.
Hannah has experience and expertise in Private Law Children matters, often in cases where serious allegations are made.
'Her knowledge, especially in relation to medical cases is exceptional, her drafting of position statements is exemplary and her advocacy skills are second to none.'
'She is an excellent advocate who is always meticulously prepared for every case.'
Chambers UK Bar 2026
‘Hannah is a fantastically skilled and knowledgeable advocate. Her advocacy is first class and she puts forward arguments clearly, effectively and politely. Hannah is always polite, courteous, available to have conferences, proactive, and efficient.'
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2026
'Hannah's knowledge and skills are exemplary. I have observed how the judge will defer to Ms Mettam when a case is listed before them.'
Chambers UK Bar 2025
'An exceptionally strong advocate with impressive knowledge of medical issues: a silk in the making.'
'Her advocacy is sharp and commanding and she is also incredibly persuasive.'
'Her written work is like nothing I have ever seen. She is phenomenal on her feet and her client care is fantastic. She is very adaptable to clients with very different needs.'
Chambers UK Bar 2025
‘Hannah is a fantastically skilled and knowledgeable advocate. Her advocacy is first class and she puts forward arguments clearly, effectively and politely. Hannah is always polite, courteous, available to have conferences, proactive, and efficient.'
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2025
"Hannah Mettam is an exceptional advocate who is one of the best around in complex cases."
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
Instructed by Wilson Browne Solicitors, Jonathan Sampson KC led Hannah Mettam. They represented the Mother in Re AA (Re Children Act 1989) [2023] EWFC 278; a fact finding hearing in care proceedings concerning…
John Vater KC, leading Charlene Henderson of 7 Bedford Row, was instructed by Kundert Solicitors to represent the Second Respondent Father and Hannah Mettam, leading Andrew Duncan of 3 Paper Buildings, was…
John Vater KC led Hannah Mettam, instructed by Jackson West, represented the Second Respondent and Aidan Vine KC led Chris Watson of St Philips Chambers, instructed by Penmans, represented the…