Martin Kingerley KC is a family law barrister who specialises in the law relating to children. He undertakes work in the most serious and complex public law cases relating to allegations of non-accidental injury and death, serious sexual harm, factitious/induced illness and honour-based abuse.Within the sphere of private law children disputes, he represents all parties in cases involving fact-finding hearing of domestic abuse, parental alienation, intractable disputes and domestic and international relocation.Martin is also renowned for his expertise in respect of the law relating to surrogacy, assisted conception and other aspects of the HFEA 2008.

Nkumbe Ekaney practises exclusively in family law specialising in complex cases concerning serious allegations of non-accidental injury; death, FII, sexual abuse and chronic neglect of children. These cases involve highly complex medical evidence.In Private Law, Nkumbe’s practice include cases with allegations of serious physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children by parents.Nkumbe has acted for minority and or immigrant parents accused of ritualistic and other abuse including radicalisation justified on cultural and religious grounds; he was leading counsel for the father in the leading FGM case of B&G (No 2) 2015 EWFC 3.An extensive High Court practice with a wealth of experience acting for parents, children and local authorities in hearings involving chronic neglect, sexual abuse, serious physical and emotional harm and death of children.Year of KC: 2011.Nkumbe is a Door Tenant at Parklane Plowden Chambers.

Alison has specialised in the law relating to children, Private and Public law for 20 years after a Common Law practice in Crime and housing; the former giving plenty of forensic and cross examination experience and the latter giving her considerable experience in Judicial Review practice and procedure.Alison Grief KC is a Door Tenant at Parklane Plowden Chambers.

David is recognised as one of the country’s leading silks in commercial litigation and employment law. He has appeared in many leading authorities.His approach to work is reflected by the quotations which appear from his clients in Chambers &amp; Partners and the Legal 500. Chambers &amp; Partners have described David as a <em><strong>"delightful guy who is very sharp-witted and highly approachable"</strong></em>, <em><strong>"imaginative in his thinking"</strong></em> and his <strong><em>"courtroom performances are extremely smooth and authoritative</em>" </strong>impressed sources say.The directories have quoted clients as saying of David that he was <em><strong>"clear, practical and extremely effective.” </strong></em> <strong><em> "a robust and fearless presence,”</em></strong>, <em><strong>"able to deal with really knotty issues”</strong></em>, <em><strong>"vivacious, bold and brilliant","pleasingly straightforward” </strong>and <strong>"helpful in getting you out of a tight spot”.</strong></em>He brings to his work experience across a broad spectrum of legal practice which has refined as his career has developed into his present fields of specialism. In dealing with clients he prides himself on being approachable and providing a service geared to the needs of the client for, as one of his clients said, he is not a  'one size fits all' type of practitioner; he tailors his approach to each client and case with great meticulousness."<em> .</em>He is also an ADR qualified mediator.David Reade KC is a Door Tenant at Parklane Plowden Chambers.

Jo is ranked as a ‘Star Individual’ by Chambers &amp; Partners and Tier 1 Leading Silk by Legal 500 (Ranked as Band 1 in both publications consecutively since taking silk 2006). She is Gresham Emeritus Professor of Law: her streamed lectures have a UK/International audience of many 1000’s.Jo was made a Freeman of City of London 2019 for her contribution to the law and recognised by Middle Temple as one of their 100 Women of Distinction of the last 100 years. She is a Recorder (family). Bencher- Middle Temple. In 2024 she was awarded the Panth Seva Medal by Sikhs In Law for her contribution to the community. In 2024, Jo was appointed a Reader for the Queen Elizabeth II Prize for Education. Jo is on the international corporate speaking circuit. Jo is one of those identified in the Pro Bono Recognition list of 2024.Jo deals with both public and private law children’s cases- the common link being complexity and sensitivity. Private law- high net worth clients facing or making allegations of abuse whether by the child or ex-partner, proceedings involving allegations of domestic abuse and coercive, controlling behaviour, physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect of a child or alleged parental/partner abuse). Transfer of residence applications and contact disputes.Jo has delivered training to the judiciary and social care professionals on DA/CCB and Vulnerability following her work in RE HN.Most recently in March 2024 Jo chaired the NAGALRO conference on 'Alienation - Reluctance, Resistance, Refusal'. In November 24 she delivered bespoke training to the Jersey Family Law service from social work and JAfcass level to the High Court. Her article on the new approach to alienation (co written with Jenny Beck KC (Hon) Nuffield Chair and Partner of Beck Fitzgerald) is shortly to be published by Family Law and a Counsel Magazine article will follow.Public law- • The death of/catastrophic injuries to a child • Non Accidental Head Injury (NAHI)/ Shaken baby allegations ( TRIAD cases) • Vitamin D/Rickets/EDS/omezrapole use/ genetic disorders and congenital malformations which can mimic child abuse • Fabricated Induced Illness (FII) allegations • Sexual abuse (Intergenerational/ Inter sibling/ maternal rape/ genital mutilation/ internet exploitation) • Ritualized child abuse/cultural practices • Child protection cases involving concurrent criminal prosecution for attempted murder/ child cruelty and neglect/ sex offences • Parent or subject child with disabilities (with a particular interest in Child in Need issues, learning disability issues and the rights of, and services for, a disabled child and/or adult parent within care proceedings) • Cases involving cross examination of a child or vulnerable adult • Re-litigation/challenge to historic findings of abuse based on emerging science/ fresh factual evidence.Jo is accredited to cross examine vulnerable witnesses (Bar Council and FLBA)You can find Jo's Wikipedia page, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.m.wikipedia.org_wiki_Jo-5FDelahunty&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=vTjBrQ2jws_PIUSccJGCH-bP6Ph76eYniGK1vNpEX-xfy1S-ob4vAlqlWtNJnfcb&amp;m=bEOEnZVK0yLMny54CTX5o96uJtZdQ9wWPwLH5-9XdG1HkQa88WIReGRrgO-PjfP8&amp;s=nixGajBUHxr0NXss-uYaiTKZ9INuTwQ4i_h0ogdvXdA&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.