Family Group Summer Newsletter 2019 now available to download
Within the summer edition of the Family Group Newsletter you will find a range of articles including: ‘Modern Families Conference’ by Ann Chavasse. ‘NAI...
Read moreTom is regularly instructed to represent parents, local authorities, children, and interveners in care proceedings, from the first hearing to contested interim hearings, fact finding hearings and final hearings.
Tom has recently been instructed in cases involving:
- Serious non-accidental injury to children (including multiple fractures and brain injury)
- Serious sexual abuse
- Cross-jurisdictional terrorism and wardship
- Trafficking and modern-day slavery
- International child abduction
- Issues under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008
- Chronic neglect
- Domestic violence
- Contested applications for adoption orders
Court of Protection
Tom often acts for protected parties via the Official Solicitor in claims linked to, or arising out of, care proceedings. He has particular experience in cases involving vulnerable adults who have been subject to alleged trafficking and modern-day slavery and the interplay between the Mental Capacity Act and the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court of Justice.
To find out more, email familyclerks@stiveschambers.co.uk.
Qualifications
University of Birmingham: BA English, First Class Honours (2011)
University of Birmingham: Graduate Diploma in Law, Commendation (2012)
University of Law, Birmingham: BPTC, Very Competent (2013)
Memberships
The Midland Circuit
Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Family Law Bar Association
Scholarships/Awards
Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn: Lord Denning Scholar 2012
Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn: Sir Roger Cholmeley Scholar 2013
Privacy Notice
Click here to view the Privacy Notice for Tom Harrill.
