FortyTwo Talks: Future Risk & Proportionality in Public Law Children Proceedings

Alice Needell

Alice welcomes instructions in all Children Act matters, including public and private law proceedings, and in Family Law Act matters. She also undertakes Pro-Bono work, and was included on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List. Alice is regularly re-instructed on cases, and is adept at building trust with her clients.

Before coming to the Bar, Alice was a paralegal in the Childcare Law team at a leading law firm (ranked tier 4 in the Legal 500 and band 2 in Chambers and Partners). She gained experience in public and private family law matters, particularly in care proceedings. She was also part of a team specialising in supporting neurodivergent children and families.

Harry Simons

Harry practises in all areas of family law, with a particular focus on children work, both private children proceedings and care proceedings.

Before life as a practising barrister, Harry gained invaluable experience as a senior paralegal in the family department of a leading city law firm, consistently ranked No.1 in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

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