• 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

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.

Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2025

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 is outstanding. She cuts through complex evidence and complexities and nuances in a case with ease.”
“Margaret is meticulously prepared every single time without fail. She will always be incredibly professional and judges love her.”
“Margaret is fantastic. She is so bright and she quickly and seemingly effortlessly absorbs all of the facts you ever put before her in a case.”

Legal 500, 2025

‘Margaret is just wonderful with clients, as she offers empathy and is a fierce advocate. She is a natural advocate and presents as extremely confident and knowledgeable.’

Ranked: Tier 1 (Leading Junior) (Family: Children and Domestic Abuse)

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 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”

Caz Dobson at Caz.Dobson@7HS.co.uk

Or alternatively email Clerks@7HS.co.uk

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