Children (Public Law)

In public law matters Eleanor represents all parties, including local authorities, parents, extended family members, children’s guardians and intervenors and has considerable experience of cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury and sexual abuse as well as in cases in which medical opinion conflicts.

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“Eleanor is my go-to barrister for complex children cases. She is a very strong advocate, prepares very strong written work and is always thoroughly prepared.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

Eleanor is a go-to barrister for Children Act matters. She is a formidable advocate who is always extremely well-prepared. Her position statements are always first-class. She immediately builds a rapport with the client. She is unflappable in court and always approachable.’

Legal 500 2024

‘She able to get across a difficult point to emotional clients without losing their confidence’

Legal 500 2024

Appointments

  • Qualified mediator (Family Mediation Council) (2019)
  • Qualified Children’s Arbitrator (IFLA) (2019)

Awards

  • Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2003-2004)
  • Hardwicke Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2002-2003)

Education

  • College of Law, PGDL (Commendation)
  • College of Law, BVC (Very competent)
  • University of Leeds, BA (Hons), English literature

Memberships

  • CIArb
  • Sussex FJB (Private Law)
  • Sussex FLBA (Secretary)
  • Brighton & Hove City Council Safeguarding Adults Board (lay member 2017 – 2018)

Publications

  • “Care Proceedings: Who is Best Placed to Provide Best Evidence?” (Family Law Week)
  • “Human’s wronged” (Family Law Week)

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