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| Victoria Hodges
Academic background
Graduated in Law from Birmingham University in 1979. Called to the Bar in 1980. Following successful completion of her Pupillage (general common law with particular emphasis on Civil and Family Law) at St. Mary’s Chambers became a tenant in 1981. Since then, has specialised almost exclusively in Family Law.
Areas of expertise/interest
- Equally at home and experienced with children and ancillary relief cases. Deals with money disputes at all levels and both public and private law children cases, including adoption and wardship.
- Represents Local Authorities, parents, Guardians, teenage children able to give their own instruction and the Official Solicitor in equal measure.
- Particular experience and interest in cases involving learning disabilities, psychiatric and mental health issues (adults and children), non-accidental injury and sexual abuse.
- Expertise includes separate and direct representation of minors as parties in sensitive cases and complex cases involving applications for permanent removal from the jurisdiction and emergency remedies.
- Fully committed to continued representation of both privately and publicly funded clients alike.
Professional
- Member of the Family Law Bar Association, the East Midlands Family Law Bar Association and the Association for East Midlands Lawyers for Children.
- Member of Chambers Management Committee.
Recommendations
- Recommended in Family Law (The Legal 500 2006)
- Highly recommended in Family Law (Legal Experts 2007).
- "A solid generalist in family law with a wide practice" (Legal 500 2008)
- Recommended in family law (Legal 500 2009)
- Highly recommended (Legal Experts 2010)
- "An experienced generalist in family law" (The Legal 500 2010)
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