Cynthia Mcfarlane

• Family Law
  • Private law proceedings (adult and children)
  • Public law proceedings (care and adoption)
  • Financial proceedings after divorce (domestic and international)
  • International proceedings (child abduction, relocation)
  • Court of Protection proceedings
  • Forced marriage

Not only does Cynthia possess academic and vocational skills essential to the English Bar, but she has acquired academic, vocational and practical knowledge of other common law and civil law jurisdictions. Cynthia is an accredited mediator in all areas of law. 

Family Law

Cynthia offers legal advice, drafting & advocacy in private law, public law, and financial proceedings.

•  Private law proceedings (adult and children)
•  Public law proceedings (care and adoption)
•  Financial proceedings after divorce (domestic and international)
•  International proceedings (child abduction, relocation)
•  Court of Protection proceedings
•  Forced marriage

Reported Cases

•  M v G: Private law
  
  
•  London Borough of Lambeth (Re MF): Care proceedings involving sexual abuse and non-accidental injury;
  
  
•  O v O: Financial proceedings following divorce concerning assets in different jurisdictions.

•  Called to the Bar in 2003
•  Mediator (in all areas of law)
•  Assistant to Counsel to the International Criminal Court The Hague, The Netherlands