Margaret Parr
Call: 2008
Education:
- BA Law (Jurisprudence): The Queen’s College, Oxford University
- Ives Prize: The Queen’s College, Oxford University
- Michel Exhibition: The Queen’s College, Oxford University
- Lord Denning Major Scholarship: Lincoln’s Inn
- Hardwick Entrance Scholarship: Lincoln’s Inn
- Bar Vocational Course: Manchester Metropolitan University
Chambers and Partners 2022
Family: Children Northern Bar – Band 1
Public and private children law practitioner focusing on complex cases. She primarily deals with cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse, FGM and forced marriage, as well as international relocation.
Strengths: “She’s very well prepared and goes above and beyond.” “Her concise case summaries are always prepared on time and forensically. She’s great with everybody, particularly clients.”
Leading Juniors: Child Law (Public and Private)
Margaret Parr -7 Harrington Street ‘ Fiercely intelligent and exceptionally prepared. I have and continue to wholeheartedly recommend her to clients and am always pleased when she is available to instruct. She will also go the extra mile to assist and work closely with instructing solicitors. ’ (Legal 500 2022)
Ranked: Tier 1
https://www.legal500.com/firms/9660-chambers-of-richard-pratt-qc/9660-liverpool-england/
” An absolutely safe pair of hands; clients love her” (Legal 500 2018)
Ranked tier 1
Professional Memberships:
Family Law Bar Association
Email Miss Margaret Parr
Practice Areas
Family
Children
Miss Parr specialises in family law and has appeared in the Court of Appeal and High Court.
Miss Parr represents parents, children and Local Authorities in care and adoption proceedings. She has experience of complex cases involving sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, substance misuse, mental health issues and neglect. She has experience in deprivation of liberty applications under the Court’s inherent jurisdiction.
In private law proceedings, Miss Parr represents parents and children and is experienced in dealing with intractable contact disputes, impacable hostility and international relocation.
Finance
Miss Parr acts in ancillary relief proceedings, including those involving pensions and company assets.
Miss Parr is thorough in her presentation of cases and is noted for her client care including her approachable and sympathetic manner.
Margaret is content to advise in conference in advance of hearings.
Books & Articles
Reported Cases:
C (A child : video link) [2018] EWFC B75 (12 November 2018)
MS v RS and BT (Paternity) [2020] EWFC 30 (22 April 2020) Here
Family Law Article Here
P (A child) [2010] EWCA Civ 588
D, (A Child), Re [2018] EWHC 2828 (Fam) (05 October, 18) [2018] EWCOP 31
M & Ors v Liverpool City Council [2018] EWFC B69 (12 November 2018)
I (Children) [2019] EWCA Civ 898 (24 May 2019) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2019/898.html
G v K [2021] EWHC 3240 (Fam) (03 December 2021)
https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2021/3240.html
Re A (A Child)(Enforcement of a Foreign Order) [2022] EWCA Civ 904
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2022/904.html
Areas of Practice
Miss Parr’s practice is primarily focused on family law, including ancillary relief, injunctive relief and public and private law children applications. Miss Parr has appeared before the Court of Appeal.
Seminars
Miss Parr is due to speak at the 2023 Liverpool Law Society Public Child Law Conference
Miss Parr is due to speak at the 2023 Liverpool Law Society Family Finance Conference
Miss Parr was a speaker at the 2022 Liverpool Law Society Private Child Conference
Miss Parr was a speaker at the Liverpool Law Society Public Law Conference 2021
Miss Parr was a speaker at the 2020 Liverpool Law Society Public Law Child Conference
Miss Parr was a speaker at the 2020 Liverpool Law Society Private Law Child Conference
Miss Parr provides training for individual firms of solicitors by invitation.
Miss Parr was a speaker at the 2019 Liverpool Law Society Public Law Child Conference.
Legal Directory Recommendations:
Legal 500, 2024
‘Margaret is a razor-sharp, excellent advocate who quickly grasps all the issues. She puts clients at ease with her calm, unflappable, and firm manner, and she is a formidable opponent.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Chambers and Partners 2024
Family: Children – Northern (Bar) Band 1
Margaret Parr is a public and private children law practitioner focusing on complex cases. She primarily deals with cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse, FGM and forced marriage, as well as international relocation.
“Margaret is exceptional counsel and her preparation is forensic.”
“Margaret’s service is seamless. She gives very practical advice in an empathetic way.”
“Margaret is always well prepared and thorough in her approach.”
Chambers and Partners 2023
Family: Children – Northern (Bar) Band 1
Margaret Parr is a public and private children law practitioner focusing on complex cases. She primarily deals with cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse, FGM and forced marriage, as well as international relocation.
Strengths
“Margaret Parr is dedicated to her work and to the client.”
“Margaret is an excellent advocate. She really knows her stuff and puts her clients at ease.”
“Margaret is very professional and knowledgeable. She delivers an excellent standard of client care.”
Legal 500, 2023
Leading Junior: Child Law (Public and Private) Ranked: Tier 1
‘Margaret is an exceptionally thorough barrister who is able to deliver complex advice in a concise and personable manner. Clients appreciate the sensitive, yet to the point, approach she provides. Her client care is excellent and she is an impressive advocate. Her drafting of case summaries and complex orders is always prompt. She is hugely efficient in all areas of her practice.’
Legal 500 2021 (Leading Juniors Child Law Public and Private)
Legal 500 2020 Leading Junior Family and Children Law
“Particularly strong on children matters, always adopting a child-focused approach” Ranked Tier 1
Legal 500 2019 Leading Junior
“An absolutely safe pair of hands; clients love her” (Legal 500 2018) Ranked Tier 1
Chambers and Partners 2021
Band 1
Public and private children law practitioner focusing on complex cases. She primarily deals with cases involving physical, emotional and sexual abuse, FGM and forced marriage, as well as international relocation.
Strengths: “She is extremely thorough, well prepared and unafraid to challenge wrong decisions.” “She is very sensible and pragmatic and a terrific advocate.”
Chambers and Partners 2020
Family Law specialist with a fast-developing practice that spans public and private children law matters as well as ancillary relief proceedings. Her clients include children, parents and local authorities.
Strengths: “She’s extremely impressive both with clients and before the court.” “She is really sensible and pragmatic, but a strong negotiator as well; she’s a rising star for children work.”
Chambers and Partner 2019
Family Law specialist with a fast-developing practice traversing public and private children law matters as well as ancillary relief proceedings. Her clients include children, parents, and local authorities.
“Has exceptional attention to detail, meticulous preparation and outstanding client care”.
“Incredibly personable and goes above and beyond in representation at court”
“A very safe pair of hands who is fantastic with client”
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