Jessica Pemberton
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Personal Profile
Recorder: 2011
Jessica is a specialist in family proceedings, specifically the law relating to children. She originally qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and practised exclusively in the area of family law from qualification. She became a member of the children panel in 1998. Jessica worked in private practice until 2004 when she set up practice on a freelance basis as an advocate with higher rights of audience. She transferred to the Bar in 2007.
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Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 273 8951
Family
Family law with particular emphasis in in the law relating to children, both public and private law. Accepts instructions from Local Authorities, Guardians, parents, children and other family members.
PRACTICE DETAILS
Jessica specialises in proceedings under the Children Act both public and private. She has a particular interest in public law proceedings involving parents with learning difficulties or the representation of older children, whether as the subject of proceedings or as young parents.
She has significant experience of representing parents, local authorities and children in care proceedings.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jessica was appointed to the law society advisory committee on Children 2004-2008; appointed as a member of the courts board; Tutor family law, Sheffield University (2004-2008); Tutor on Legal practice Course, Sheffield University (2007-2008); Editor for Ilex – family law materials (2007)
PUBLISHED ARTICLES & REPORTED CASE
Children's Wishes - The future after Re B - Fam Law [1996] 26 572
Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses – Fam Law [2009] 39 244
Re K (children) [2011] EWCA Civ 635
Re H [2010] EWCA Civ 1200
Re B (Minors)(Change of Surname) [1996] 1 FLR 7
PERSONAL
Enjoys travel; good food and wine