Since coming to the Bar, Anwen has specialised in familylLaw and in all matters concerning children and ancillary relief. Her family practice involves both public and private law cases at all levels, from the Family Proceedings Court to the High Court.
Family Law
Anwen has experience of dealing with cases from all over the world and of dealing with clients of various cultures and faiths. In private law cases she has represented clients involved in media exposure and the protection of children in that environment. Anwen particularly enjoys acting for children when they give direct instructions.
Her Ancillary Relief practice ranges from high value to low income cases as well as those involving property disputes between unmarried couples (TOLATA). Anwen accepts instructions to provide initial advice in relation to financial proceedings and representation from initial FDA hearings through to contested final hearings and applications to vary or enforce final orders.
Adoption
Child care
Child Arrangements (contact and residence)
Ventilator and ‘shaken baby' cases, including those resulting in homicide
Cases where immigration problems impact on families and children
Relocation
International child abduction and placement of children abroad
Media exposure and the protection of children
Ancillary relief, ranging from high value to low income cases as well as those involving property disputes between unmarried couples
Cases of Interest:
Revocation of adoptive placement
International placement of children
Anwen held a theatre licence for Gloucester Crown Court in order to produce a production of Trial by Jury in order to raise money for Victim Support.
Personal Interests
Anwen enjoys attending the theatre, especially opera and ballet, and visiting art galleries. She is a friend of the Cheltenham Literature Festival and is the Accommodation Officer for the Gloucester 3 Choirs Festival. She sings with the Gloucester Choral Society and enjoys travel (who doesn't?!).
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