Samantha Lawrence

Samantha practices in all areas of family law, including ancillary relief. She is an understanding and conscientious advocate who is continually instructed in cases involving vulnerable clients, including those with learning difficulties and mental health issues.

Until 2010, Samantha also practiced criminal law. She has experience in dealing with family cases that are connected to criminal proceedings, such as care proceedings that are affected by parallel criminal trials and public interest immunity applications.

Samantha is qualified to accept instructions under the Bar Council Public Access Scheme

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2005 Inner Temple

LLB European, International and Comparative Law at the University of Sheffield

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Degree/University
LLB European, International and Comparative Law at the University of Sheffield

Memberships
Family Law Bar Association,
South Eastern Circuit,
Midland Circuit
Areas of Practice
Children (Private Law)
Children (Public Law)
Ancillary Relief
Domestic Violence proceedings

Languages spoken

Basic French Learning Setswana
Outside Interests
Travel, exercise and cookery
 

Jones v Kernott

For Chancery and family practitioners dealing with cohabitation claims the wait is over: the Supreme Court finally handed down its Judgment in the eagerly awaited case of Jones v Kernott on 9th November 2011.  The latest in a long line of judicial efforts to grapple with the problems created by co-ownership of property, the main impact of the judgment will be in 'joint names' cases.

Luke Barnes and Mark Jones give their initial reaction.

 

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Direct Public Access

Chambers has a commitment to offering direct public access. 

As at 21st January 2012 some 19 members of Chambers are licensed by the Bar Council to accept instructions in appropriate cases directly from members of the public.

Members are able to accept such instructions in both our core practice areas of Family and Civil work.

For more information please contact the clerks.

 

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