Our work covers all areas of family law, with particular expertise in the following areas:
Call: 2023
'This was a very complex and difficult case. Imogen was highly professional and Client focused. She was very well prepared and willing to go the extra mile for her client. I would instruct/recommend her without hesitation.'
Instructing Solicitor
Imogen Pitts has a thriving practice encompassing children (public and private), financial remedies, international and injunction cases.
Imogen acts on behalf of clients at all stages of proceedings and is regularly instructed to appear in multi-day fact-finding and final hearings. She is experienced in dealing with vulnerable people and is particularly skilled at putting clients at ease.
Imogen completed pupillage under the supervision of Simon Miller, Ruth Cabeza and Daniel Sheridan. Prior to pupillage, Imogen attended over 600 county court hearing as a solicitor’s agent. She also acted as an ‘appropriate adult’, supporting vulnerable people detained by the police. Imogen has enjoyed volunteering with the National Centre of Domestic Violence, the Free Representation Unit and the Schools Consent Project.
When not in court, Imogen enjoys travelling and trips to the theatre.
To instruct Imogen or for more information…
Call: 020 7353 6961
Email: clerks@harcourtchambers.co.uk
Imogen has a busy private law practice and regularly appears at all stages of proceedings under the Children Act 1989, from FHDRA to final hearing and appeal. She is often instructed in multi-day fact-finding hearings involving serious allegations of abuse, for both victims and alleged perpetrators.
Imogen is also experienced in representing applicants and respondents in injunctive proceedings under the Family Law Act 1996.
Imogen accepts instructions in all public law proceedings. She has experience representing both Local Authorities and parents at contested ICO and final hearings involving issues such as chronic neglect, mental health / substance abuse and domestic abuse.
Imogen has experience working with particularly vulnerable parents, including those with learning difficulties. She also accepts instructions from Children’s Guardians.
Imogen brings a calm and measured approach to sensitive financial proceedings. She has experience representing a variety of clients at every stage of proceedings, including at FDA, FDR and final hearing.
Imogen has appeared in the High Court on matters involving international child abduction. She accepts instructions at every stage of child abduction proceedings pursuant to The Hague Convention and Brussels II revised.
Imogen also has experience with cases involving other international elements such as Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage Protection Orders.
'Our client mentioned that Imogen was extremely professional and showed patience and understanding. Our client said that she felt that a barrister for the very first time listened to her without rushing. We are grateful.'
Instructing Solicitor
'We both thought she was excellent, really good communication and the client was very impressed and happy with her advocacy. We have booked for the next hearing in September at the client's request.'
Instructing Solicitor
'Imogen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She prioritised gaining an in depth knowledge of the case so that she was well-prepared for the hearing. Imogen kept me updated at every stage, provided valuable guidance and acted in accordance with clients instructions throughout. I will definitely be instructing her again!'
Instructing Solicitor
'We found Imogen to be professional and friendly and she negotiated matters towards a good outcome for the client. We were impressed with Imogen and would be happy to instruct her on other matters.'
Instructing Solicitor
'Imogen was very well prepared and drafted the position statement to a high standard. Imogen has updated me promptly after the hearings and has made me aware of urgent directions which is always helpful. The client has not raised any concerns about Imogen’s advocacy and was very pleased with the outcome of the hearing. I have instructed Imogen twice so far and would be more than willing to instruct again.'
Instructing Solicitor
'My experience with Imogen has been excellent, I have found her to be proactive and was able to tackle any issues head-on.'
Instructing Solicitor
We are delighted to announce that our 2024/2025 pupils, Imogen Pitts and Rosie Shouler-Harris, have been offered and have accepted tenancy at Harcourt Chambers.
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We are delighted and proud to announce that our 2024/2025 pupil barristers, Rosie Shouler-Harris and Imogen Pitts, have been offered – and have accepted – tenancy at Harcourt Chambers.
Rosie…
We’re pleased to share that our pupils, Imogen and Rosie, are now accepting instructions.
Having gained valuable experience in their time so far at Harcourt, they are now developing their…