Alexandra Cracknell - 7 Harrington Street Chambers

Area of Expertise

Family

Miss Cracknell accepts instructions on behalf of local authorities, parents and guardians and is experienced in children Emergency Protection Orders, care, supervision, adoption and placement applications.

Private Law Children Act proceedings including residence, contact, prohibted steps and specific issue applications.

Non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

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‘Alexandra is an excellent advocate who will fight for the client’s best interests with real commitment. She goes above and beyond to ensure the best case is put before the court, providing support and advice where needed, and her advocacy skills are outstanding.’

Ranked: Tier 4

(Legal 500 2025) (Leading Juniors: Family Children and Domestic Abuse)

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Practice Overview

Alex read Philosophy at the University of Manchester followed by the Graduate Diploma in Law in 2013 and the Bar Professional Training Course in 2014 in which she made The Dean’s List in recognition in her outstanding achievements in Family Law. Alexandra joined Chambers in January of 2015 and her practice covers public and private children cases, including Local authority work, representation of children and of parents. Alex is also experienced in Special Educational Needs and Disability matters both at First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tier Tribunal in appeals against Education Health Care Plans.

Alex has a wide ranging practice, regularly appearing in the High Court on the most complex of matters, and brings a measured and focussed approach to her clients and cases. She is recognised as a barrister who will go the extra mile for her lay and professional clients.