Sally Bradley Q.C.
Specialism:
Family
Mrs Bradley's primary expertise is in family law matters with particular emphasis on child care work including cases of serious abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), child abduction, adoption and cases of factitious illness.
Mrs Bradley is instructed on behalf of public bodies and private individuals including local authorities, children's guardians, parents and other family members.
Mrs Bradley's practice is nationwide and she appears regularly in Courts throughout England and Wales.
Additionally Mrs Bradley has an extensive referral practice in the Court of Appeal and she has appeared in the House of Lords. Through the cases which she has conducted she has acquired a highly specialised knowledge of medical matters affecting children and as a result Mrs Bradley also accepts instructions in criminal cases involving children where offences of homicide, sexual abuse and cruelty are alleged. Mrs Bradley has extensive experience of dealing with vulnerable clients and witnesses including those with mental health difficulties. In addition, Mrs Bradley has dealt with matters involving the Court of Protection.
What others say:
"strong cross-examiner and a real fighter in court." Chambers & Partners 2012
"Sally Bradley QC handles complex care cases effectively. Solicitors turn to her not just for her legal skills but also she has " a sympathetic manner with vulnerable clients." Chambers & Partners 2011
"…one of the top family silks on the North Eastern circuit. Sources describe her as "an effective and often bruising cross-examiner who gets things done." Chambers & Partners 2010
"Sally Bradley Q.C..... a top Silk...... a class act who is extremely bright and quick on her feet." Chambers & Partners 2009
"bright and able" Sally Bradley QC. Interviewees particularly mentioned her skill in Children Act cases and her "ability to absorb and marshal large amounts of material, then pick out the salient facts." Chambers & Partners 2008
Appointments:
Deputy High Court Judge 2001
Silk 1999
Recorder 1999 (Family,Crime,Civil)
Assistant Recorder 1989
Memberships:
North Eastern Circuit
Family Law Bar Association
Criminal Bar Association
Lectures & Seminars:
Mrs Bradley has delivered seminars to the FLBA on Child Care Law and is a speaker in relation to vulnerable witnesses in family proceedings.
Education:
Newcastle University LLB(Hons)
Additional Information:
Fluent French speaker