Instructed at all stages of proceedings in both private and public law children matters, Eve undertakes work on behalf of all parties, be that parent, child or Local Authority. She also has experience with ancillary applications including non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

Eve has been a full member of 36 Family since December 2021, having joined in April 2021 as a probationary tenant.

Key cases & testimonials

A County Council v L & Anors [2021] EWHC 48 Fam – Led Junior before the High Court, representing a parent throughout ongoing Public Law proceedings involving serious non-accidental injuries.

Korta-Haupt and Anor. v Chief Constable of Essex Police [2020] EWCA Civ 892 – Appeal on Sentence for Contempt of Court, representing Chief Constable of Essex Police.

Eve is mature beyond her years and has a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy, which really sets her apart from her peers. Instructing Solicitor, 2023
Eve is brilliant on her feet, very effective and persuasive. She is robust and fights fearlessly for her clients.Instructing Solicitor, 2023

Areas of expertise

Eve specialises in children matters and has extensive experience in private law proceedings. Eve has a busy practice representing parents, and the child through their Guardian, at all stages of proceedings.Throughout her practice, Eve has gained vast experience in such matters, at all levels of complexity, including where there are serious allegations made which require a fact-finding hearing, or intractable disputes as to contact.

Pragmatic in her approach, Eve is often commended for her sensible and clear advice, as well as her straight-forward and empathetic nature with clients.

 

Eve regularly undertakes public law work, on behalf of all parties, including the Local Authority. Broadening her experience, Eve is often instructed to appear as a led Junior in complex matters, specifically involving non-accidental injuries.

Eve appears in Courts of all levels, including the High Court, where she has been instructed in matters concerning Deprivation of Liberty and inherent jurisdiction.

Further information

University of York – LLB BPP Holborn – LLM Legal Practice (Barristers)

Member of Women in Family Law

Member of Association of Lawyers for Children

Member of Middle Temple

Eve regularly uses social media to try to help break down barriers in terms of accessibility to, and diversity at, the Bar, such as with ‘Day in the Life of a Junior Family Barrister’ posts. Eve also utilises her platform to spread awareness of key issues at the Bar, specifically tackling sexual harassment.

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