Children (Public Law)
Vanessa regularly appears in care proceedings representing local authorities, parents and children at both contested and directions hearings, including emergency hearings, ICOs, CMHs, IRHs and Final Hearings. Vanessa has experience of dealing with allegations of neglect, physical and emotional harm, substance misuse and domestic violence amongst others.
Vanessa is experienced at conducting cross-examination of both expert and lay witnesses, and making applications for further assessment during proceedings.
View full profile »1COR’s Family Law Forum begins by looking at the ‘new normal’ for family law practitioners - May 2020
The Family Team at Crown Office Row propose a series of "Family Forum" meetings providing a rolling program of the latest family law topics taking place every Tuesday afternoon. Join the 1COR Family...
New for 2019: Who is Who in Sussex Family Justice - Apr 2019
Nigel Nash MBE retired at the end of March 2019 and is much missed at Cafcass and more widely for his national work as a Champion of Trans issues in Cafcass and locally as the long-standing Convener...
Chambers sponsors new website for Sussex Family Justice Board - Apr 2019
The Sussex Family Justice Board (FJB) have unveiled a new website signposting local and national family justice resources http://www.sussexfamilyjusticeboard.org.uk/ 1Cor were delighted to be one of...
1 Crown Office Row Brighton supports the YMCA Christmas Boxes Appeal - Dec 2018
The members and staff of Crown Office Row in Brighton have donated gift boxes to YMCA Downslink Group who provide supported accommodation for 16 to 24 years old across Surrey and Sussex. The YMCA...
Vanessa Long and David Lewis-Hall Judge OUP Moot at University of Brighton - Nov 2018
Vanessa Long and David Lewis-Hall were invited to judge the first round of the Oxford University Press National Mooting Competition at the University of Brighton at the end of November. Brighton were...
Cheer on our team in the Brighton Legal Walk 2018! - Sep 2018
1COR are getting ready for the Brighton Legal Walk! Please help us support the London Legal Support Trust and all the fantastic work they do by visiting our 1COR 2018 Virgin Giving page here. 1COR...
Matthew Heywood leads Vanessa Long in multi handed conspiracy - Aug 2017
