Chambers is delighted to welcome established Family Law barrister, Richard O'Sullivan as a Door Tenant.
Called in 2000, Richard specialises in Private and Public Law Children, Financial Remedy and also International Family Law.
Richard acts for local authorities, children, parents and relatives at all levels of the Family Court and in the Court of Appeal dealing with care and adoption proceedings, abduction proceedings, international relocation of children and wardship proceedings. He has a particular interest in cases involving head injuries to infants and special guardianship orders.
Instructions include applications for forced marriage protection orders, female genital mutilation, serious sexual assaults, allegations of trafficking and fabricated illness. Richard has frequently appeared in the National Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) Court on behalf of local authorities from across the country.
In his international practice, Richard has appeared in the Supreme Court of St Helena on behalf of the Attorney General/Directorate of Social Services.
Richard's extensive Family Law practice is regularly recognised in Legal 500, recent entries include:
“Richard has a very calm and relaxed style but always manages to maintain a rigorous and relentless focus on the relevant issues, which judges appreciate hugely. In submissions, he exudes clarity and efficiency, making his points powerfully which is very persuasive. His manner with lay clients is hand-on, making sure that they fully understand the issues and his approach, feel engaged and empowered.”
"Richard is a very able advocate, diligent and well-prepared."
"A silk in the making. He takes on the heaviest cases and is regularly against silks. He is incredibly diligent. Richard works hard for every client. He puts difficult clients at ease. Social workers trust him. He knows the papers, is insightful and shrewd tactically."
For further details, contact Chambers' Family clerking team, call 0191 232 1927, email familyclerks@trinitychambers.co.uk.