Top children law silk moves to 4PB

Leading children law specialist Deirdre Fottrell KC has joined 4PB with immediate effect.

Fottrell, who also sits as a Deputy High Court Judge, practices both public and private law. She is regularly instructed in cases with an international element including abduction, relocation and adoption. She is a leading practitioner in surrogacy, assisted reproduction and in cases where issues of legal parentage arise. Fottrell is also instructed in complex public law cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

In a joint statement, Heads of 4PB Chambers, Charles Hale KC and Barbara Mills KC, said: “We are delighted that Deirdre has chosen to join us and continue her stellar practice at 4PB. Many of her clients are existing clients of 4PB, and well known to our clerking team. Her joining takes the number of leading family silks to an extraordinary 25. We are immensely proud of the strength, depth and quality of service that we can provide.”

Fottrell said: “I am very pleased to join 4PB which has a well-earned reputation as the leading set in the field of children law. The set is known for the depth and strength of its talented practitioners across international and domestic children law. I look forward to working with junior and senior colleagues and to the next chapter in my career.”