Briony is instructed in all aspects of the law relating to children. She has a particular interest in very high conflict or ‘intractable’ disputes over where children should live and what time they should spend with parents or other family members.
In public law matters, Briony acts for parents, children and local authorities. She has appeared at all levels of court up to and including the High Court and drafted an urgent appeal to the Court of Appeal which resulted in the local authority compromising on the issue of separation of mother and baby before the matter could be heard.
She also accepts instructions in proceedings relating to domestic violence, including injunctions and transfer of tenancy.
Briony is acutely aware of the emotional pressures faced by all involved in litigation and is noted for her resourceful, compassionate and cost-conscious approach. Within her public law practice she is instructed in particular on behalf of clients who are vulnerable due to a mental health condition, learning disability or specific language impairment.
Articles
'Have We Created a Monster? Intractable Contact Disputes and Parental Alienation in Context' - Family Law Week
Seminars
‘Representing Parents and Children in Intractable Contact Disputes'
‘Implacable Hostility and Parental Alienation’
‘Domestic Violence: Personal Protection and Rights of Occupation’
‘Housing Law for Family Lawyers: Transfer of Tenancies’
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Degree/University
BA Hons (Oxford) – 1st class
MSt (Oxford) – Distinction
Dip Law (City)
BVC (City)
Scholarships/Awards/Prizes
Inner Temple – Philip Teichman Benefactor's Award
Inner Temple Exhibitions for GDL and BVC
Toynbee Hall ASG Debating Cup Winner
Arts and Humanities Research Council Master's Studentship
Styring Scholarship
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
Areas of Practice
Domestic Violence
Family Finance
Public Children law
Private Children law
Adoption
Transfer of Tennacy
Outside Interests
Briony is a keen violinist and currently plays in a céilidh band.