Our work covers all areas of family law, with particular expertise in the following areas:
An essential mindset and step-by-step approach
The identification, assessment and mitigation of risk is a core part of the work of social workers, lawyers and judges. The perception of risk…
Does the Cafcass Domestic Abuse Practice Policy get the balance right between protecting adult and child victims from harm, and supporting children to have a relationship with both parents where…
Neurodivergence appears finally to be getting its turn in the spotlight. In January of this year the ‘Family Justice Council Guidance on Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System for Practitioners’…
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…
Justine Ramsden and Ben Woolstencroft talk about the Cafcass domestic abuse practice policy in their latest webinar with For Media Group.
In the webinar they delve into the rationale…
‘Make do and Mend’: Practice Guidance on the use of Intermediaries
The views expressed in this paper are mine and mine alone. They are not to be taken as representing…
In January 2024 the push for greater transparency in the family justice system continued apace with the rollout of the reporting pilot into several new family court areas. This was…
Anna Yarde was invited to discuss what a children law barrister does on the most recent Commerce Meets Law podcast.
In this episode, Anna delves into the day to…
In his most recent article Justin Gray explores the problem of Re C.
Justin looks at the risk of children being able to veto their own care plans for…
You’ve got the power – The implications of K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2 in care proceedings
The case of K (Children) (Powers of the…
Harcourt Chambers is proud to announce its remarkable achievements in the latest edition of The Legal 500, published today. The 2025 rankings highlight the Chambers’ continued excellence across a wide…
It has been two months since Harcourt Chambers hosted its landmark conference on infant head injuries in child protection. Held on June 21, the event brought together leading experts in…