Children Private Law

Overview

Applications in private law can become some of the most heated, emotional and difficult cases the courts handle.

Members of the Private Law team approach instructions with empathy and understanding, whilst also providing robust advice to obtain the best outcomes  possible.

Members of Chambers have expertise in private law matters, including applications for:

  • “Live with” and “spend time with” Child Arrangement Orders;
  • Prohibited Steps Orders;
  • Specific Issue Orders, including in relation to schooling, education, religion and medical treatment; and
  • Non-molestation and Occupation Orders.

Our barristers are regularly instructed in FHDRAs, DRAs, Fact-Finding and Final Hearings and are well versed in dealing with allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation, whether acting for parents or Court-appointed guardians.

Many barristers are regularly instructed in care proceedings and so have a breadth of experience when considering s47 enquiries and outcomes by local authorities in associated private law proceedings.

A number of members are experienced in cases with complex international and jurisdictional issues, including temporary leave to remove.

Children Private Law Barristers

King's Counsel

Tim Parker KC

Call 1995 | Silk 2022

Edward Lamb KC

Call 2006 | Silk 2024

Juniors (15 years +)

Tara Vindis

Call 1996

Tabitha Barran

Call 1998

Marc Tregidgo

Call 2002

Oliver Millington

Call 2003

Alastair Hogarth

Call 2005

Kate Lamont

Call 2007

Laura Bumpus

Call 2008

Juniors

John Schmitt

Call 2013

Laura Hibberd

Call 2013

Max Melsa

Call 2015

Thomas Jones

Call 2015

Kyah Mufti

Call 2016

Theodore Bunce

Call 2017

Lucy Lodewyke

Call 2018

Francesca Kolar

Call 2018

Amelia Katz

Call 2018

Madeleine Miller

Call 2019

Louise Thomson

Call 2019

Imogen Todd

Call 2020

Bethany Hutchison

Call 2021

Charlie Stonehill

Call 2021

Thomas Clarke

Call 2022

Pupils

Latest News & Events

Charlie Stonehill joins us as a tenant

Deka Chambers is delighted to announce that Charlie Stonehill joins us as a tenant from today, 7 January 2026, having accepted an offer of tenancy following successful completion of pupillage. Charlie accepts instructions across Chambers’ core areas of practice and regularly appears in court. Before…

Deka Chambers welcomes new pupils

Deka Chambers is pleased to announce that Charlie Blair and Beatrice Fatungase have joined Deka Chambers as pupils. We are also delighted to welcome Florence Stocker as a third six pupil, who is able to accept instructions with immediate effect. Charlie, Beatrice and Florence will…

Deka Chambers will take part in Legal Cheek’s virtual pupillage fair on 9 October

We look forward to attending Legal Cheek’s virtual pupillage fair 2025 on the 9th of October. The fair gives students from all parts of the UK the opportunity to meet several leading sets of chambers from their laptops, as well as the Inns of Court and a number of law…

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