On the invitation of Charlotte Worsley K.C. and Kate Fenwick, the Court refused to extend the wardship orders, and instead made a suite of final orders including an 18 month freestanding port alert, a s91(14) CA 1989 order and specific issue and prohibited steps orders restricting the Father’s parental responsibility.
Kate was instructed by Andrew Wraith at Prism Family Law.
Kate Fenwick
Throughout her career at the Bar Kate has specialised almost exclusively in public and private law children, with a particular emphasis on care, adoption and private law proceedings. Acting both with Leading Counsel and alone, Kate has represented parents, children and Local Authorities in some of the most serious and difficult sets of circumstances to come before the Family Court.
Kate is regularly instructed in applications for Child Arrangements Orders and specialises in complex proceedings including cases with an international element such as applications for leave to remove a child/children from the jurisdiction. In addition, Kate has acted in cases involving the highly sensitive issues of FGM and forced marriage. Kate is also instructed in cases involving the Deprivation of Liberty of children.
Kate has recently been appointed as a Family Deputy District Judge.
Her practice is recognised in the leading legal directories, recent entries include:
"An exceptional junior. She is a tough negotiator and a very confident, eloquent advocate, who is very good with anxious or nervous clients."
"A tenacious advocate with an eye for detail. Her ability to think on her feet is excellent and her knowledge of the law is prodigious."
"Kate has the gift of putting clients and instructing solicitors at ease within minutes of meeting, building trust and confidence but maintaining a professional and forthright manner. Her cross-examination is compelling."
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