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“Storey is Stellar” “His advocacy is outstanding, and his cross examination of experts is second to none”
Chambers & Partners 2020
“Has the command of the court, his cross examination of expert witnesses is exceptionally good - he never fails to hit the spot and nail the important point”
Legal 500 2021
‘First-class for cases of alleged non-accidental injury. The best there is.’
Legal 500 - 2022
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Children Law (private and public)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Called to the Bar 1982
- Silk 2001
- Regular lecturer at national and local training days. In the past has chaired NAGALRO National Conference, lectured at the JSB / Judicial College and to the Western Circuit Judiciary at Dartington on numerous occasions.
- Has contributed several articles to Family Law Journal and a co-written chapter on the law related to kinship care. (Assessment in Kinship Care edited by Talbot & Calder 2006).
APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Recorder,1999
- Recorder,2000
- Queen's Counsel,2001
- Deputy High Court Judge,2004
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- FLBA
- South Eastern Circuit
- Lincoln's Inn
ABOUT PAUL
Paul practises mainly in the field of children law. He has extensive experience in complex and high profile High Court cases involving allegations of serious non accidental injuries and homicide especially those concerning scientific or medical issues.
He has extensive experience in Appellate work in the Court of Appeal ranging through public law cases, private law cases, those with a human rights element, paternity and disclosure. He also has significant experience in the Supreme Court, having appeared on numerous occasions.
His private law practice includes cases with LGBT issues, and those involving disclosure issues, and alleged sexual abuse. He has been involved in a number of cases concerning individuals with learning disabilities or other vulnerabilities and has a particular interest in these areas.
Inevitably, in a practice such as this, Paul’s cases regularly involve the application of the Human Rights Act 1998, in which again, he has a particular interest.
Married to Alexa Storey. Six children. Interests – spending time with my family, sport (particularly playing squash, table tennis and cycling) and watching football (season ticket at Fulham FC) and rugby (season ticket at Harlequins FC). Enjoying long walks and good wine.
KC & Mediator
“Cyrus is a bundle of energy and ambition. He is superb in cross examination”
Chambers & Partners 2021
“A conjurer in court and simply wonderful to see in action. When he stands up to talk, people listen.”
Legal 500 2021
Leading Silk – Ranked Tier 3
Legal 500 - 2022
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Children Law (private and public)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Called to the Bar 1992
- Silk 2016
- BA Hons – University of Kent
- Dip Droit Francais – University of Bordeaux
- Rothschild Scholarship – Harrow School
- Hallett Prize for Law – University of Kent
APPOINTMENTS
- Chair of the Family Law Bar Association
- Contributing Editor of Rayden and Jackson on Children Law
- Mentor and Advocacy Trainer for Inner Temple
- Master of the Bench, Inner Temple 2018
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Family Law Bar Association
- Inner Temple
- FLBA member for Bar Council Wellbeing Working Group
- Member of the Magic Circle
ABOUT CYRUS
Cyrus is a specialist family law barrister who is highly experienced in non-accidental injury. He regularly represents Parents, Local Authorities and Children in a range of cases from international and domestic law. He deals also with Direct Access cases.
Cyrus offers expertise in cases involving sexual and emotional abuse, highly complex medical cases relating to FII and allegations of abusive trauma and causing death to children. He has been successful in many ground breaking medical cases.
He has a strong reputation for his effective advocacy and his calm, empathetic and strategic approach to all matters. He has expertise in questioning vulnerable children and adults having helped set up the pioneering FLBA advocacy and vulnerable training programme.
Cyrus has led the Family Bar during Covid 19 and helped set up the Remote Family Court. He advised on the draft Child Protection Bill of Anguilla and has trained the Bermuda Bar in advocacy and presentation of evidence.
Cyrus has led in a number of interesting , ground breaking and important guideline cases including:
- On appellate pro bono costs in Re S (2015) UKSC 20
- Acting for the alleged killer of Baby P
- Successfully challenging the medical evidence in the seminal EDS case of Bucks CC v Andrews and Stilwell (2017) EWFC B19
- On disclosure in MI5 / radicalisation case of Re X Y Z (2016) EWHC 2400
- On private fostering arrangements in A Local Authority v AB CD EG GH (2018) EWHC 1473
- The end of life case of Re AB (2018) EWFC 3 before Munby
- Succeeding for an accused parent in Re AA (2019) EWFC in a 3 month sexual abuse case involving 67 ABE interviews 49 parties and 120 lawyers and a number of local authorities as well as 850 000 pages of documents
- Guideline case on adjournment and fair hearing during Covid 19 in A Local Authority v The Mother and Others (2020) EWHC 1233 (Fam)
KC & Mediator
Legal 500
"Well known for defending in the most complex fraud cases"
"He has extensive experience in serious fraud cases"
'He is a consummately persuasive advocate, who builds a rapport with clients, judges and witnesses.'
"He has a great tactical brain."
"Gets to grips with complex fraud cases quickly and easily."
"A great deal of experience in large complex fraud work"
2022 Bar Pro Bono Awards Shortlisted – International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year
“Nigel and his team are amazing. He was and is formidable.”
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Complex Crime - Murder, Gang and OCG. Terrorism, Drugs, POCA and International Crime (ICC)
- White Collar and Corporate Crime
- Complex Fraud
- Election Fraud
- Regulatory Law
- Professional Disciplinary and Negligence
- Fact Finding in Public Law Family Matters
- International Law and Human Rights Law
- Sports and Media Law
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Sheffield University LLB Law
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Criminal Bar Association (CBA)
- Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)
- Proceed of Crime Lawyers Association (POCLA)
ABOUT NIGEL
Nigel has a reputation both nationally and internationally for his no-nonsense, hard fighting, fair and courteous approach to all that he does and with all he meets.
For many high-profile public figures wanting honest, solid, and sound advice, Nigel is the first person they turn to. He is meticulous in his preparation and is highly regarded for his attention to detail.
Nigel has for many years represented children involved in the gravest of crimes and has been the go-to expert in relation to the defence of them. He builds a rapport and gains their trust second to none.
Nigel has most recently finished advising the family and leading the legal team representing a British dual national who was detained in Iran until successful negotiations saw his release by the regime.
Nigel takes instructions and advises on all areas of international law. In the past he has been involved with issues arising all over the world including among others, South Africa, Russia, the Ukraine, Japan, India, the greater Americas.
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Chambers UK 2022:
‘A highly respected advocate whose broad knowledge covers the full family law spectrum’. Prior to taking silk in 2018 Owen had been ranked within the first band of leading juniors in family law by Chambers UK for many years. He is described as ‘a wonderful advocate’, ‘he is never ruffled by anything – he makes the most complex matters look easy and relaxes clients with his approach’, ‘outstanding advocacy: he was incredibly impressive in the courtroom’, ‘ a fighter with a real gift for oratory’, ‘always effective in terms of the case he puts on behalf of his client. He is very calm and measured and able to communicate effectively at all levels’
Legal 500 2021: recommended as a Leading Silk
“An experienced family law generalist.” “highly recommended for a broad spectrum of family matters”
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Children Law (Public and Private)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Called to the Bar 1994
- Silk 2018
- Wadham College, Oxford (BA, Jurisprudence)
- Inns of Court School of Law London
APPOINTMENTS
- Head of Family Team – 9 Park Place Chambers, Cardiff
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Family Law Bar Association
- Wales & Chester Circuit
- Gray’s Inn
ABOUT OWEN
Owen Thomas KC is a very experienced family law specialist who has been consistently highly recommended in the field since his early days of practice.
Owen’s first case in silk was in Hull, where he has since appeared in the Family and High Courts on many occasions, including recently leading for the local authority in a case involving complex allegations of sexual abuse against multiple adults against multiple children. The trial ran to some four months and involved six silks, five leading juniors and eleven juniors.
Owen acts for parents, relatives, intervenors and children as well as for local authorities.
During the past year, Owen has appeared in cases involving the death of a child, abusive head trauma, inflicted injuries, FII, sexual abuse and serious emotional harm.
Within the private law field, Owen appears in complex fact-finding hearings and those proceedings involving high conflict.
The cases in which Owen appears often involve complex issues of expert and medical evidence, calling for experienced and skilful cross-examination.
He regularly appears in cases where children (as victims and perpetrators) give oral evidence and in many more where there are contested issues of whether they should do so or not.
Owen has appeared in many cases involving vulnerable adults and is fully conversant with the availability of special measures and is experienced in working alongside intermediaries.
From Burry Port in South Wales, Owen was educated at Ysgol Gyfun y Strade in Llanelli and read law at Wadham College, Oxford before going to the Inns of Court School of Law in London.