Chambers of Dr Giuseppe Calà
New Court, Temple, London EC4Y 9BE Tel 020 7583 5123 Fax 020 7353 3383
Children: Public Law
Chambers has a highly experienced and well respected team of public law practitioners. Members of chambers regularly represent Local Authorities, parents, children, family members, prospective Special Guardians and prospective adopters involved in care and adoption proceedings.
Our areas of specialisation include, but are not limited to:
Care and Supervision Orders
Contact applications involving children in care
Emergency applications and injunctions
Public interest immunity and disclosure
Secure accommodation
Wardship and the Inherent Jurisdiction
Complex Fact Finding Hearings
We also have particular experience of dealing with vulnerable individuals including those with mental health issues and learning difficulties.
The following members of Chambers practise in this area:
Children: Private Law
Chambers are acutely aware of the need of separated parents to be represented who are going through the delicate process of formalising arrangements concerning the care of their children. Members are able to deal with these often very painful proceedings in a sensitive and professional manner. Members have extensive experience of dealing with individuals seeking protection from domestic violence.
Our areas of specialisation include, but are not limited to:
Family Law Act applications (Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders)
Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 orders (including residence and contact)
Removal from the jurisdiction
Internal relocation
Child Abduction
Domestic Violence
The following members of Chambers practise in this area:
Financial Provision
Chambers has a dedicated team with extensive experience at every level of call who are capable of dealing with the settlement of financial disputes arising out of the breakdown of relationships, including marriage, civil partnership and co-habitation. Our members frequently deal with cases involving complex legal issues and assets which range from being modest to substantial.
Our areas of specialisation within financial provision include, but are not limited to:
Business and other complex assets
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Injunctions
International assets and jurisdictional issues
In respect of non-marital assets members also practise in matters concerning Trusts of Land and Trustees Act 1996 and Financial Provision for Children (under Schedule 1 Children Act 1989), representing the parties, third parties and interveners.
The following members of Chambers practise in financial provision:
Barristers