The 2026 listing of leading Manchester Children Law Barristers details counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law matters in the Manchester legal market who have been identified by Manchester’s family law solicitors and their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Kings Counsel
Leading
Frances Heaton KC, St John’s Buildings
Recommended
Lorraine Cavanagh KC, St John’s Buildings
Kark Rowley KC, St John’s Buildings
Junior Counsel
Leading
Prudence Beaumont, Deans Court Chambers
Caroline Curry, 9 St John Street Chambers
Recommended
Sonny Flood, Deans Count Chambers
Katy Halliday, St John’s Buildings
Liam Kelly, Deans Court Chambers
Kerri O’Neill, St John’s Buildings
Hannah Wood, St John’s Buildings
Previous editions
2025 edition published March 2025
Kings Counsel – Leading
Frances Heaton KC, St John's Buildings
Kings Counsel – Recommended
Lorraine Cavanagh KC, St John's Buildings
Julia Cheetham KC, Deans Court Chambers
Susan Grocott KC, Deans Court Chambers
Shaun Spencer KC, St John's Buildings
Junior Counsel – Leading
Liam Kelly, Deans Court Chambers
Hannah Wood, St John's Buildings
Junior Counsel – Recommended
Prudence Beaumont, Deans Court Chambers
Caroline Curry, 9 St John Street Chambers
Sonny Flood, Deans Count Chambers
2024 edition published April 2024
Kings Counsel – Recommended
Frances Heaton KC, St John's Buildings
Shaun Spencer KC, St John's Buildings
Junior Counsel – Leading
Sonny Flood, Deans Count Chambers
Liam Kelly, Deans Court Chambers
Hannah Wood, Deans Court Chambers
Junior Counsel – Recommended
Prudence Beaumont, Deans Court Chambers
Caroline Curry, 9 St John Street Chambers
Kate Henthorn, 9 St John Street Chambers Chambers
Emily Price, Deans Court Chambers
Jane Walker, St John's Buildings