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Experienced children law barrister joins St Ives Chambers Family Team

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Children law specialist Mary Abbott, formerly of Senate House Chambers, Northampton, has joined St Ives Chambers and will be accepting instructions from 3 January 2023.

Abbott was called to the Bar in 1994 and will join the set’s public law team.

Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC said “I am delighted that Mary has chosen to join Chambers and we very much look forward to her becoming part of our team. She is a vastly experienced children law specialist, and I am certain she will be a fantastic asset to Chambers.”

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