Family Law

Victoria specialises in public law. She has a particular interest in mental health and previously worked in the field of medical ethics. She frequently appears in the Court of Protection on behalf of families, local authorities, NHS bodies and the Official Solicitor, in cases concerning welfare issues, property and financial affairs, and medical treatment. She is recommended for Court of Protection work in Chambers and Partners, where she was described as a ‘star performer’ and a ‘very persuasive advocate’. Victoria is a co-editor of Court of Protection Law Reports (Jordans).

Eirwen practises in three of chambers’ core areas: employment law, public law and local government, and housing law. Eirwen is especially interested in the application of discrimination and human rights law across all areas of her practice.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Eirwen worked as a political advisor in the House of Commons, as a case worker for a leading community care and education law solicitors’ firm, and for a number of NGOs both in Britain and abroad. She also worked for two years at the Equality and Human Rights Commission.