Kelsey Marron

Public Law

In her diverse public law practice, Kelsey receives repeat instructions from all parties. She is frequently instructed to represent local authorities at court hearings and prepare written documents. Kelsey adopts a solution-focused approach which is welcomed by those who instruct her. Kelsey also routinely acts for parents including those who are young and with vulnerabilities. She maintains an empathetic approach to all clients and provides realistic advice throughout the proceedings.

Kelsey conducts contested fact-finding and final hearings including for the making of placement orders and discharge of care orders. She is developing experience in cases involving non-accidental injury, acting for the local authority and parents, and has appeared in matters of complexity both as to the facts and the legal arguments engaged.

Private Law

Kelsey represents parents, Guardian’s and individuals who require leave to bring an application under the Children Act. Her practice spans across a wide range of areas including child arrangements orders, cases involving domestic abuse, intractable contact disputes, internal and external relocation. Kelsey has succeeded in establishing serious findings of controlling and coercive behaviour and sexual  abuse in a number of cases following multi-day finding of fact hearings.

• BPP Manchester, Barrister Training Course (Very Competent)
• University of Leeds, Law LLB (First-Class Honours)
• Pupillage Scholarship, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
• Princess Royal Scholarship, The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
• BPP Career Commitment Scholarship
• BPP Advocacy Scholarship
• BPP Excellence Scholarship

• The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
• Family Law Bar Association
• Northern Circuit
• JUSTICE