Christopher Poole KC, Barrister and Joint Head of Chambers at New Court Chambers, practises family law, focussing on cases involving children. In public law proceedings, Chris often represents the Local Authority or the children / Children’s Guardian. Chris is regularly instructed in complex cases against Silks and leading juniors both at first instance and on appeal.
Chris’s work includes Children Act proceedings, adoption, wardship and medical treatment cases.
Chris has a particular interest in cases involving findings of serious physical and/or sexual abuse.
