Hannah Watson is a specialist barrister practising in all areas of family law, both public and private.
Hannah joined Chambers in October 2025, following completion of her pupillage.
Prior to starting Pupillage, Hannah studied French and Spanish at the University of Edinburgh and had a successful career in Financial Services Marketing. She completed the Law Conversion Course (PgDL) and the Bar Practice Course at the University of Law.
Hannah is regularly instructed across all areas of public proceedings in cases involving chronic neglect, parental substance abuse, mental health issues, and concerns around domestic abuse. Hannah accepts instructions to represent local authorities, children’s guardians, parents, and intervenors. Hannah has further experience appearing in applications for forced marriage protection orders and has appeared regularly in the DOL court for the applicant party.
Hannah has a growing private law practice, representing applicants and respondents in s8 Children Act 1989 proceedings, including cases which have involved serious allegations of domestic and physical abuse and where a guardian has been appointed under rule 16.4. Hannah has appeared in DRAs and contested final hearings.
New Court Chambers has forged its reputation on a commitment to provide consistently high standards of advice, representation and clerking services.
An excellent set with talented practitioners.
A set with substantial strength in public and private children law matters, and the further capability to handle financial proceedings.
Well versed in highly sensitive matters involving non-accidental injury, child death, sexual abuse, FGM, fictitious illness and child trafficking.
The barristers at New Court Chambers distinguish themselves from others due to their hands-on handling of cases.
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