SCC v Mother & Others [2025] EWFC 3 (B) (09 January 2025)
Judgment has been released in an important case which involved three members of Chambers at Sheffield Family Court. The matter was listed for a...
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“She has all the qualities you need – empathy, knowledge and ability.”
Legal 500, 2025
Justine Cole is a specialist family barrister, who has practised exclusively in all areas of family law since joining the bar.
Children (Public and Private law)
Justine’s practice includes all aspects of family law, with a particular emphasis on complex care cases. She is regularly instructed in care proceedings on behalf of Local Authorities, parents who are subject to proceedings, and children. She has also represented parents who lack capacity, being instructed by the Official Solicitor.
She has appeared in the High Court and the County Court in care cases involving child death, significant non-accidental injuries with complex medical evidence, sexual abuse, physical abuse and serious neglect cases. She has also been involved in a number of Secure Accommodation cases.
Justine also receives instructions on all aspects of private law work such as residence, shared residence, intractable contact disputes and domestic violence cases.
Memberships
- Family Law Bar Association
Legal directory recommendations
“She is well known for her practice in public law children matters.” – Legal 500 2019
“An expert in childcare cases.” – Legal 500 2017
“Experienced in complex childcare cases involving non-accidental injury” – Legal 500 2016
“She has notable experience in care cases involving child fatalities, physical abuse and neglect.” – Legal 500 2015
“Her practice has an emphasis on complex care cases” – Legal 500 2014
“Recommended for Family Law Cases” – Legal 500 2013
“Recommended for Children Act work” – Legal 500 2012
Recommended in the Legal 500, Family Law Section 2011
