A case law update- a selection of the non-COVID-19 cases published during the pandemic
In this article George Smith looks at some of the interesting family law cases that have been decided during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the...
Read moreAs a Family law practitioner, George regularly appears in the family court dealing with all private children and care matters.
In his private law work, George has experience of taking cases from inception through to final hearings achieving favourable orders for his clients. He has acted for parents in contested fact find hearings, including a case whereby he successfully applied for to the court to use its case management powers not to consider the allegations made against his client. George has had experience acting for Guardian’s in acrimonious parental disputes involving Child Arrangement Orders. He has received instructions in hearings for enforcement of Child Arrangement Orders and in contested applications to vary orders.
George has also acted in applications for non-molestation orders.
Qualifications
Bar Professional Training Course, University of Law, Very Competent, July 2018
Middle Temple Scholarship 2018
Law (Hons), 2:1 Birmingham University, July 2017
Memberships
West Midlands Family Law Bar Association (Training Officer)
Member of St Ives Chambers Complaints Committee
Member of St Ives Chambers Equality and Diversity Committee
Family Law Bar Association
Midlands Circuit
Reported Cases
AA & Others [2022] EWFC 200
George Smith was led by Timothy Bowe KC whilst representing a number of children in protracted and complicated care proceedings. The case was a combined fact find and welfare hearing regarding neglect and medical non-compliance by two litigant in person parents.
To read this reported case please click here.
Recommendations
Legal 500 2024: Ranked Tier 1 “rising star” – ‘George is a very strong advocate in court. His advocacy is dynamic. His preparation for court is meticulous, and he is always very familiar with a matter when it comes to hearing. His client care is excellent for a range of clients, including vulnerable clients.’
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