Luke has a very busy family law practice representing clients in public and private law matters.
Luke is eligible to take work from members of the public on a Public Access basis.
In addition to thorough and robust cross-examination, Luke’s experience in criminal and public law allows him to give practical advice and solutions in complex cases. Luke is well-regarded by solicitors and lay clients for his down-to-earth approach.
Luke joined Garden Court in January 2021 after successfully completing pupillage.
Children Law
Public Law
Luke has a busy public law practice acting for both the Parent and Local Authorities. Luke appears in ICO hearings, IRH and final hearings. Luke has substantial experience dealing with matters involving allegations of domestic abuse and drug and alcohol misuse. Luke has also appeared in cases relating to Non-Accidental Injury and neglect. Luke has acted in obtaining Emergency Protection Orders and obtaining a last-minute recovery order in the High Court.
Private children’s law
Luke has experience dealing with a range of private law matters including matters involving child arrangement orders, prohibited steps orders, and specific issue orders. He represents individuals at First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointments, Direction Appointments, Fact-Finding Hearings and Final Hearings. Luke has also appeared before the Court making complex arguments. In a recent case, Luke successfully persuaded a Court to revoke parental responsibility.
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Financial Remedy and TOLATA
Overview
Luke represents clients in proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. He represents parties at first appointments and financial dispute resolutions in financial remedy proceedings. Luke has also successfully represented clients in relation to parties seeking periodic payments for child maintenance and lump-sum payments under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.
Luke is also able to represent parties involved in TOLATA proceedings. Luke welcomes instructions in this area.
Notable Cases
A v B 2021 – Successfully obtained child periodical payments order of £292.00 per month and a lump sum order of £4,500 for failure to pay child support on behalf of client.
A v B 2024 – Successfully set aside property transactions, transfer of property order concerning property within the EU and obtained lump sum order of £51,000.
A v B 2024 - Successfully negotiated an agreement on behalf of client. The respondent husband was a Barrister.
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Court of Protection
Overview
Luke is building a practice in court of protection work, particularly in relation to best interests determinations, mental capacity issues and lasting power of attorneys.
Notable Cases
A v B 2024 - Advised and represented the respondent in an application to revoke two LPA’s where it was alleged the donor was subject to undue influence.
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Inquests and Inquiries
Luke welcomes instructions in inquests and inquiries work. Before coming to chambers, Luke worked for a local authority on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse carrying out a variety of tasks, including dealing with subject access requests and reviewing historical files.
Luke most recently worked on the Grenfell tower inquiry, carrying out tasks in preparation for the phase 1 hearings.
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WHAT OTHERS SAY
"Thank you for taking such good care of me during the court case. I never wanted to be in that situation, but you made every effort to make me as feel as safe as possible. I truly appreciate it." - Client, 2024
"Luke represented me yesterday in my child arrangements matter. I was very impressed." - Client, 2024
"You've done a good job today. Thank you." - Client, 2024
"Overall, I would like to say many thanks for your service in this difficult case, which concluded in my favour." - Client, 2023
"Thank you Luke. This is an amazing outcome!" - Solicitor, 2023
"Luke was happy to discuss the case and go through the evidence at length, meaning we were able to find the direct contradictions and faults in the prosecution’s case." - Client, 2020
"Luke did an excellent job at drafting the representations which resulted in this case being discontinued." - Kamal Channa, Solicitor, 2020
“A massive thank you to Luke who represented two of our clients pro bono this morning. Combined, they had been detained more than 13 months through a pandemic. Two bail grants.” - Bail for Immigration Detainees, 2020
