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		<title>Duncan Stallard</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Duncan Stallard Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2025, Duncan has a well-established background in public law children work, with extensive experience advising and working with local authorities in complex care and legal proceedings. He has developed particular expertise in advising Children’s Services on urgent child protection issues and navigating complex evidential frameworks ...</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2025, Duncan has a well-established background in public law children work, with extensive experience advising and working with local authorities in complex care and legal proceedings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He has developed particular expertise in advising Children’s Services on urgent child protection issues and navigating complex evidential frameworks in high-risk cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Duncan has experience in complex matters involving non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, and Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS). He is adept at working both independently and as part of a wider counsel team in serious and fact-sensitive cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He has worked across multiple jurisdictions, demonstrating adaptability and strong case management skills in fast-paced and demanding legal environments.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Duncan combines legal analysis with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach. He adopts a methodical and structured approach to case preparation, and is adept at delivering clear, practical legal advice in complex and sensitive matters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Outside of his professional practice, Duncan maintains a strong interest in film and music, with a particular appreciation for both contemporary and classic cinema. He enjoys a broad range of musical genres and values the balance these pursuits bring to his professional practice.</p>
<p><strong>Practice Areas</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Public Law Children &#8211; Care Proceedings &#8211; Adoption &amp; Special Guardianship &#8211; Child Protection &#8211; DOLS &#8211; Court of Protection &#8211; Financial Remedy &#8211; Local Authority Public Law Litigation &#8211; Employment law &#8211; Civil law &#8211; Immigration law</p>
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		<title>David Drew</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>David Drew Law at Cardiff university Called 2021 Gray’s Inn David was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2021. Before commencing his pupillage, he worked alongside both Quest and LPC as a solicitors agent, broadening his exposure to a range of practice areas and professional environments before moving to Browne Jacobson as an Assistant Advocate, where he acted ...</p>
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<h2>Law at Cardiff university</h2>
<h2>Called 2021 Gray’s Inn</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2021. Before commencing his pupillage, he worked alongside both Quest and LPC as a solicitors agent, broadening his exposure to a range of practice areas and professional environments before moving to Browne Jacobson as an Assistant Advocate, where he acted as a Presenting Officer in regulatory matters and represented clients in small claims and application hearings before the County Courts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Raised in Mid Wales, David originally studied computer science in Aberystwyth before moving to South Wales, completing a separate undergraduate in Law through the open university and finally completing his master in Law at Cardiff university.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David started his pupillage with Browne Jacobson focusing on inquest and CoP work and is believed to have been the first employed pupil in Wales, before joining Pendragon to complete his second six, enabling him to spend more time with his young family based in South Wales.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prior to embarking on his legal career, David held a senior management position in the IT sector, giving him particular insight and expertise in that field.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with David through her clerks at: <a href="mailto:clerks@pendragonchambers.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">clerks@pendragonchambers.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your legal challenges will be met with expertise, dedication, and a commitment to achieving<br />
the best possible outcomes for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant<br />
to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise<br />
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those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client<br />
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solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.</p>
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		<title>Angharad Carrington</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Angharad Carrington LLB Hons Year of call 2025 &#8211; Inner Temple Angharad joined Chambers following an extremely successful career as a Solicitor with over 13 years experience she transferred to the bar in 2025 to expand her practice and bring her established experience to the bar. Angharad started her career as a family and property lawyer turning her focus to ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Angharad-Carrington-1-200x300.png" alt="Angharad Carrington" width="200" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2170" />Angharad Carrington LLB Hons</h1>
<h2>Year of call 2025 &#8211; Inner Temple</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Angharad joined Chambers following an extremely successful career as a Solicitor with over 13 years experience she transferred to the bar in 2025 to expand her practice and bring her established experience to the bar.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Angharad started her career as a family and property lawyer turning her focus to family from 2015 to date. Angharad set up a family law department at Morgan’s solicitors and ran a very successful enterprise.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Angharad specialises in divorce, matrimonial finances, domestic abuse cases and all aspects of children law to include private and public cases. Angharad also undertakes work on a Direct Access basis and is adept at drafting pleadings and applications using the skills acquired as a solicitor much to her advantage. She prides herself on building great relationships with all clients and is empathetic and sensible in her approach to all cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Angharad has a wealth of experience in fact finding hearings, cases involving the official solicitor, working with vulnerable clients, cohabitation and TOLATA cases and FDR’s.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Having worked in private practice throughout her career Angharad also has a great understanding of property matters, wills and probate work as well as Court of Protection matters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Fluent in Welsh, Angharad can conduct advocacy and conferences bilingually. Angharad graduated from Swansea University in 2010 with a 2:1 and went on to complete her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law thereafter.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A keen sports enthusiast, Angharad is qualified by the WRU as a youth rugby coach and referee and carries out volunteer positions with local marine conservation organisation Sea watch Foundation and Trustee of Hedgehog Helpline Cymru. In her spare time Angharad likes to spend time in the countryside with her two children and sheepdog.</p>
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		<title>Zara Walker</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Zara Walker Linoln’s Inn Called 2018 Zara Walker joined chambers in October 2024, having developed an extensive and versatile career at the independent bar working in both London and the South West of England before relocating to Wales. Known for her competence and tenacity, Zara is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She accepts instructions on ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_4577-263x300.jpg" alt="Zara Walker" width="263" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2083" />Zara Walker</h1>
<h2>Linoln’s Inn</h2>
<h2>Called 2018</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Zara Walker joined chambers in October 2024, having developed an extensive and versatile career at the independent bar working in both London and the South West of England before relocating to Wales. Known for her competence and tenacity, Zara is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She accepts instructions on a Direct Access basis, offering clear and empathetic guidance to clients through often emotionally challenging proceedings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Zara’s expertise covers all aspects of family law, ranging from private law proceedings to care and financial matters. Zara frequently handles high-conflict cases and has developed an extensive practice with a particular focus upon parental alienation as well as internal and international relocation applications. Zara’s experience with jury trials in the Crown Court has provided her with the skills to manage complex fact-finding hearings with confidence and precision. Zara has represented all parties within care proceedings, ensuring clear and succinct advice. Within care proceedings Zara has often represented vulnerable clients, due to eithermental health, addiction or educational disabilities and is known for her ability to explain matters in a calm and empathetic manner taking into account the particular needs of her clients. Zara accepts instructions within financial proceedings using her analytical skills to extract relevant information and achieve results for her clients through forensic cross examination.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A graduate of the University of the West of England, Zara completed her Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) with an Outstanding grade, achieving top marks in several subjects across both the full-time and part-time cohorts. She is also a Lord Denning Scholar at Lincoln’s Inn. Following her studies, Zara was invited to return to the University as an Associate Lecturer, where she taught criminal litigation and advocacy, further enhancing her legal acumen and teaching credentials. Her experience spans a wide range of areas, including criminal law and human rights. This breadth has honed her skills as a versatile and highly experienced advocate, adept at navigating various legal environments.</p>
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		<title>Kate Lewis</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Kate Lewis Called 2021 Kate joined Pendragon Chambers in August of 2024 following successful completion of pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service and time as a Tenant at Albion Chambers. Prior to a career at the criminal Bar, Kate served in the British Army after joining straight from school and arrived at her first unit in Germany during the invasion ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kate-Lewis-276x300.png" alt="Kate Lewis" width="276" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2155" />Kate Lewis</h1>
<h2>Called 2021</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kate joined Pendragon Chambers in August of 2024 following successful completion of pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service and time as a Tenant at Albion Chambers.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prior to a career at the criminal Bar, Kate served in the British Army after joining straight from school and arrived at her first unit in Germany during the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Following her military service, she travelled around the UK and Cyprus in various civilian roles including investigating international fraud, teaching sport and fitness to British Army trainees and providing legal advice to a University Health Board on their involvement in the Infected Blood Inquiry.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kate is regularly instructed in complex private family law including matrimonial finance and criminal matters. She is also instructed in public family law, employment tribunals, civil cases and judicial review. She is registered with the Welsh Government Public Law Barristers Scheme.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Kate is passionate about advocating for Armed Forces personnel and veterans and can be instructed for court martials.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Notable cases:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">W v E – successfully advocated for the complete termination of Parental Responsibility of a parent</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Kate through her clerks at: <a href="mailto:clerks@pendragonchambers.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">clerks@pendragonchambers.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your legal challenges will be met with expertise, dedication, and a commitment to achieving<br />
the best possible outcomes for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant<br />
to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise<br />
varied, in writing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Complaints procedures. Our complaints procedures are available to the lay client as well as<br />
those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client<br />
wishes to complain, they may do so directly to Chambers without going through their<br />
solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">VAT details are available upon request and are provided on our initial acknowledgement letter<br />
which is generated upon receipt of your Brief or instruction to Counsel. It is also provided<br />
upon our fee note to our client.</p>
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		<title>Tamara Collins</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Tamara Collins Called 2023 Tamara Collins embarked on her journey in the legal profession with a strong foundation in education. She studied Law at Swansea University, where her passion for justice and advocacy took root. Her commitment to excellence led her to pursue the Bar Training Course (BTC) at Cardiff University. Showcasing her dedication and hard work Tamara achieved an ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0743-236x300.jpeg" alt="Tamara Collins" width="236" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2092" />Tamara Collins</h1>
<h2>Called 2023</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Tamara Collins embarked on her journey in the legal profession with a strong<br />
foundation in education. She studied Law at Swansea University, where her passion<br />
for justice and advocacy took root. Her commitment to excellence led her to pursue<br />
the Bar Training Course (BTC) at Cardiff University.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Showcasing her dedication and hard work Tamara achieved an &#8220;Outstanding&#8221; on the<br />
BTC, achieving the highest grade across South Wales, a testament to her<br />
exceptional legal skills and knowledge. Tamara was called to the Bar in 2023 at<br />
Grays Inn.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Currently, Tamara is undertaking a pupillage with the esteemed Sara Rudman, a<br />
legal professional renowned for her expertise in Civil and Family Law. This<br />
invaluable experience is shaping Tamara&#8217;s career, and from March 2024 Tamara will<br />
be available for instruction in all aspects of Civil and Family Law. Her comprehensive<br />
training and practical experience will make her a valuable asset for clients seeking<br />
legal assistance in these areas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Outside the courtroom, Tamara is a regular gym-goer, demonstrating her dedication<br />
to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. She also cherishes spending quality<br />
time with her family and friends and enjoys holidaying with them.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex through his<br />
clerks at: <a href="mailto:clerks@pendragonchambers.com">clerks@pendragonchambers.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Your legal challenges will be met with expertise, dedication, and a commitment to achieving<br />
the best possible outcomes for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All members of Pendragon Chambers provide legal services on a contractual basis pursuant<br />
to the Bar Council’s Standard Terms and Conditions unless expressly agreed, or otherwise<br />
varied, in writing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Complaints procedures. Our complaints procedures are available to the lay client as well as<br />
those organisations directly instructing a member of Pendragon Chambers. If a lay client<br />
wishes to complain, they may do so directly to Chambers without going through their<br />
solicitors. Please click this here for fuller details Complaints Procedure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">VAT details are available upon request and are provided on our initial acknowledgement letter<br />
which is generated upon receipt of your Brief or instruction to Counsel. It is also provided<br />
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		<title>Alexander Gwilym Kinsey</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Gwilym Kinsey B.A. Hons, G.D.L., BPTC Called 2012 (Middle Temple) Alex commenced a reduced mixed Family and Civil pupillage with Pendragon Chambers in September 2023 under the supervision of Veronica Newman. This mentorship opportunity will allow him to refine his skills and knowledge further, ensuring that he remains at the forefront of the legal field. Born in South Wales ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Alexander-Kinsey-1-240x300.png" alt="Alexander Kinsey" width="240" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2169" />Alexander Gwilym Kinsey</h1>
<h2>B.A. Hons, G.D.L., BPTC</h2>
<h2>Called 2012 (Middle Temple)</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alex commenced a reduced mixed Family and Civil pupillage with Pendragon Chambers in<br />
September 2023 under the supervision of Veronica Newman. This mentorship opportunity<br />
will allow him to refine his skills and knowledge further, ensuring that he remains at the<br />
forefront of the legal field.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Born in South Wales and raised in the Vale of Glamorgan, Alex attended Cowbridge<br />
Comprehensive School and Sixth Form where he completed his A-Level studies.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Having concluded his undergraduate studies at Aberystwyth University, earning a 2.1 degree<br />
in History, Alex then ventured into the field of law where he attended Swansea University to<br />
pursue the Law Conversion Course, solidifying his foundation in legal studies and achieving<br />
a Pass with Commendation. Alex’s dedication to the legal profession was further<br />
demonstrated when he achieved a &amp;quot;Very Competent&amp;quot; on the BPTC at Cardiff Law School.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alex embarked on his legal journey after being called to The Honourable Society of Middle<br />
Temple in 2012 when he began his professional journey as a Solicitor’s Agent at Kearns &amp;amp;<br />
Co., practising a wide variety of civil matters ranging from mortgage possessions to small<br />
claims where he honed his legal skills and gained invaluable experience in the field.<br />
Alex then continued his legal career with LPC Law where his pursuit for continual<br />
professional development led him to undertake more than 3,800 cases in various areas of civil<br />
litigation, including an impressive track record of attending over 500 Small Claims cases, a<br />
testament to his commitment to pursuing a long career at the Bar.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Never one to remain idle, in 2021 Alex became a Chartered Legal Executive with the<br />
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives after completing his Work Based Learning Journal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Outside the courtroom, Alex is happily married with two children. In his leisure time, he<br />
enjoys spending time with his family, socialising with friends, playing golf and watching<br />
rugby.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With his extensive experience, commitment to excellence and a career spanning over a<br />
decade, Alex looks forward to being available for instruction in all aspects of Civil and<br />
Family Law from December 2023.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">For enquiries and legal assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Alex through his<br />
clerks at: <a href="mailto:clerks@pendragonchambers.com">clerks@pendragonchambers.com</a></p>
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		<title>Bethan Bromley</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Bethan Bromley LLB, 2019 Inner Temple Prior to undertaking a career as a Barrister Bethan ran a small company for close to a decade which gave her a wealth of experience in managing difficult situations, forward planning and project management. In addition to this Bethan is an accredited civil and commercial mediator and as such will always focus on a ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/f5b9a301-ede4-4b1a-b74d-62a783eae179-287x300.jpeg" alt="f5b9a301-ede4-4b1a-b74d-62a783eae179" width="287" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2077" />Bethan Bromley</h1>
<h2>LLB, 2019 Inner Temple</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Prior to undertaking a career as a Barrister Bethan ran a small company for close to a decade which gave her a wealth of experience in managing difficult situations, forward planning and project management. In addition to this Bethan is an accredited civil and commercial mediator and as such will always focus on a solution-based outcome.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bethan studied Law at Swansea University and obtained a 2:1 before going on to complete the BPTC at the University of the West of England where she obtained a VC. During her studies Bethan regularly volunteered with Pro-Bono units offering support and advice to those going through the family courts, Bethan firmly believes that justice should be accessible to all.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Bethan accepts instructions in all areas of family law and has a special interest in the following:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Matrimonial finance; Beth represents applicants and respondents at all stages of proceedings from initial advice in conference, drafting through to multi-day contested hearings however given her background in mediation Beth strongly advocates for settlement and is able to offer robust advice and negotiation to aid your case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Private law children; Beth regularly attends private law cases at all stages and has engaged in complex issues with allegations of sexual abuse, child abuse and domestic abuse including cases with an international or complex religious elements most notably at the Court of Appeal before Mr. Justice Mostyn [2023] EWHC 1762 (Fam). Beth has been involved in fact-finding hearings up to 6 days.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Public law children and court of protection; Beth is regularly instructed to represent Local Authorities, parents and the children at all stages and levels of care proceedings. Beth has experience is substance misuse, mental health, non-accidental injury and domestic abuse.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">She has excellent attention to detail and will ensure that no stone is left unturned, she will provide detailed advice at every stage of proceedings and will work tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for your case.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In her spare time Beth loves to travel the world and explore the more local beauty of the Welsh Coastline with her partner, three children and their Old English Sheepdog.</p>
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		<title>Veronica Newman</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Veronica Newman Called 1984 Veronica Newman became a barrister in 1984. After training in London Chambers, she practised in Manchester covering a broad range of civil claims. After private practice at the Bar she worked for two firms of solicitors, first in Manchester and then for a national law firm at their Cardiff office. Later she worked as a university ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Veronica-Newman-240x300.png" alt="Veronica Newman" width="240" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2157" />Veronica Newman</h1>
<h2>Called 1984</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica Newman became a barrister in 1984. After training in London Chambers, she practised in Manchester covering a broad range of civil claims. After private practice at the Bar she worked for two firms of solicitors, first in Manchester and then for a national law firm at their Cardiff office. Later she worked as a university lecturer in law and continues to conduct lectures to professionals from time to time. For example she lectured to Court Interpreters studying at Cardiff University in June 2015. In April 2016 she participated in Mock Mediation training at Cardiff University hosted by the Cardiff branch of the CIArb.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica returned to practice in 2005 and practices primarily in the Family Court. Amongst the cases she deals with are child arrangements orders, including applications for prohibited steps orders, contact orders, variation of child arrangements orders, finding of fact applications; Care applications by local authorities, particularly representing parents. Applications on behalf of the Guardian and Local Authorities in care proceedings; Applications for injunctions against violent partners, applications for the removal of a partner/spouse from the family home, applications for a partner/spouse and children to re-enter the family home.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica is used to sensitively representing clients with a range of education/communication difficulties.  Veronica ensures clients can understand the purpose of their court visit and what outcome has resulted.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica also practices in the civil courts and has represented clients seeking possession of property orders, compensation for personal injury, small claims proceedings.  . With an interest in access to justice she has written a book and an e-book on Small Claims published by Law Pack.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica is an accredited community and neighbourhood mediator (ONC) and a lay member of the Dental Complaints Panel of the General Dental Council. Veronica is a member of the FLBA</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Veronica Newman is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.</p>
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		<title>Lynne Morgan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Lynne Morgan Barrister at Law Called 1984 Profile Lynne Morgan is a very experienced and much respected Family practitioner, well known for her advocacy and expert knowledge. Lynne Morgan’s personality enables her to readily engage with parties in a calm and empathetic manner. Lynne was a former head of the Family team in Temple Chambers. Lynne has considerable expertise in ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: left;"><img src="https://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lynne-Morgan-240x300.png" alt="Lynne Morgan" width="240" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2156" />Lynne Morgan</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Barrister at Law<br />
Called 1984</h2>
<h2>Profile</h2>
<p>Lynne Morgan is a very experienced and much respected Family practitioner, well known for her advocacy and expert knowledge. Lynne Morgan’s personality enables her to readily engage with parties in a calm and empathetic manner. Lynne was a former head of the Family team in Temple Chambers. Lynne has considerable expertise in complex cases, including care proceedings and where there is significant conflict between the parties.</p>
<h2>Appointments</h2>
<p>Lynne Morgan regularly sits as a Family Recorder. Lynne Morgan gave the judgment in the care and adoption proceedings in Re: G (a Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 432, in which the Court of Appeal described her judgement as “a model of clarity” (per McFarlane LJ). Lynne brings these same qualities to her practice at the Bar.<br />
Lynne has a well developed ability to absorb and assess the details of a case and to focus on the key elements in order to provide clients with high quality, expert and readily accessible advice.</p>
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<p>Lynne Morgan is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.</p>
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		<title>David Johns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>David T. Johns LL.B (Hons)(Wales)  Barrister at Law Called 2012 (Gray’s Inn) David joined Pendragon in 2012 after transferring to the Bar. David was a practicing solicitor for over twenty five years. During that time David has acted in a broad range of litigation from the Family Proceedings court to the High Court predominantly in children and family cases. David ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1238" title="David Johns" src="http://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/David-Johns.png" alt="Swansea Barrister" width="240" height="320" />David T. Johns LL.B (Hons)(Wales)</h1>
<h2> Barrister at Law<br />
Called 2012 (Gray’s Inn)</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David joined Pendragon in 2012 after transferring to the Bar. David was a practicing solicitor for over twenty five years.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">During that time David has acted in a broad range of litigation from the Family Proceedings court to the High Court predominantly in children and family cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David has been a partner in several firms within the Mid and South Wales areas latterly having been employed as head of the family department in a Herefordshire based practice.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David has been a member of the Law Society&#8217;s Children panel for over twenty years accepting instructions from Children&#8217;s Guardians and parents also receiving instructions from local authorities in children cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Education.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">University College of Wales Aberystwyth 1976 LL. B. (Hons)<br />
Certificate of Higher Rights (All proceedings) 2004</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Personal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">David is married with two grown up children  only one of whom belatedly is showing any interest in the law the other, wisely, is teaching. David lives in Abergavenny and has practiced in most of the South Wales county courts together with Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcester and Shropshire and is most happy to accept instruction in these areas.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">He is also a member of his local church and is actively involved in the Food Bank initiative to provide emergency food and support to individuals and families who have experienced crises in the Monmouthshire area.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">David Johns is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. He is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST <a title="http://www.barmutual.co.uk" href="http://www.barmutual.co.uk" target="_blank">www.barmutual.co.uk</a>.   Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.</p>
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		<title>Carrie Mason (Formerly Sykes)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Carrie Mason (Formerly Sykes) BSc(Hons), PGDip(law) BVC. Barrister at Law Called 2004 (Gray’s Inn) In recent years Carrie has built a very busy practice in family work, notably Children’s Act matters. Carrie deals with both public and private law matters. She acts for local authorities, parents and extended family members, and children through their guardian in many varied and complex ...</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><img src="http://www.pendragonchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Carrie-Mason.jpeg" alt="Caroline Mason" width="312" height="320" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1833" />Carrie Mason (Formerly Sykes) BSc(Hons), PGDip(law) BVC.</h1>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Barrister at Law<br />
Called 2004 (Gray’s Inn)</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In recent years Carrie has built a very busy practice in family work, notably Children’s Act matters. Carrie deals with both public and private law matters. She acts for local authorities, parents and extended family members, and children through their guardian in many varied and complex cases. Her nursing background forms an ideal foundation with which she has built her expertise dealing with all manner of physical abuse/non-accidental injury where children have been severely disabled (including salt poisoning, severe head injuries, biting injuries, multiple fractures, and fabricated illness by proxy), and serious sexual abuse including (including alleged paedophile “rings”), together with serious neglect and emotional harm cases. She is able to adapt to the needs and sensitive issues that face all parties in such cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carrie is particularly interested in matters involving younger parents including minors and all manner of abuse cases (physical and sexual).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Originally from the Midlands, Carrie qualified as an Orthopaedic Nurse in 1983. Around 1991, after her two sons were born Carrie was instrumental in the formation and running of a successful construction company, until later reading Computing at University of Wales (first class Hons) and converting at University of Glamorgan.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carrie achieved ‘very competent ’at the Bar Vocational Course in University of West of England with some individual ‘outstanding ’on certain modules. She completed pupillage in chambers in London where she took tenancy with a mixed civil and criminal practice. She was awarded the Kallisher Scholarship Award (Runner-up) for Criminal Law.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carrie later moved out of the City taking an employed Bar position in an advocacy unit in Bristol where she achieved Principle Associate and took instructions for many well-known insurer clients in mixed civil work mainly personal Injury, contractual and some criminal instructions. With her nursing background Carrie is ideally placed to deal with varied personal injury and clinical negligence matters. Her construction industry background is invaluable in disputes relating to construction cases.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">She now lives in Cheltenham and is happy to take instructions within Wales, South West, Midlands and London. Carrie is instructed in various client conferences. Carrie is exceptionally computer literate and receives instructions and evidence in electronic form. Carrie also played a part in organising and judging local university mooting competitions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Care Proceedings (Private &amp; Public)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline is taking instructions in both private and public care proceedings. Representing all parties within these matters she is able to provide a firm and reassuring approach to all parties in these often difficult and sensitive matters.  Caroline takes instructions at all levels covering matters of physical and sexual abuse, neglect and emotional harm.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline accepts instructions on matters of both timetabled and urgent emergency-listed matters including many varied injunctions within the realms of family matters.  Caroline takes instructions on private residence and contact matters including complex issues.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline deals with matters in relation to capacity, mental health difficulties, and drug and alcohol-related problems involving children and families generally.  Caroline is particularly interested in matters involving younger parents including minors and all manner of abuse cases (physical and sexual).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Personal Injury</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline has built her practice acting for both Claimants and Defendants in road traffic claims (including Credit Hire, Low Velocity Collision and Fraudulent Claims), Animals Act, employers’ liability, occupier’s liability, highway tripping. Caroline has a particular interest and recent success in cost issues at Approval hearings (small claims argument and counsel fee). Notably reported case of “Diga v Waite”.<br />
Caroline has considerable experience in advisory work, and pleadings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">She accepts instructions at all levels of the fast track and multi track and undertakes work at all stages of the litigation process from pre-issue advisory work, drafting and applications, through appeals.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Inquests</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline has considerable experience of acting at inquests in the Coroner’s Court for:<br />
Claimants and Defendants in road traffic fatality cases.<br />
The families of people believed to have died as a result of clinical negligence including Jury Inquests</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Civil Litigation</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline is frequently instructed for Claimants and Defendants and advises in a range of:<br />
Contract disputes including building and construction contracts<br />
Misrepresentation<br />
Breach of Contract<br />
Sale of Goods Act, and the Sale and Supply of Goods Act.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Clinical Negligence</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline accepts instructions on clinical negligence matters.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Crime</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline has a wide range of experience acting for both Defence and Prosecution in a broad range of matters in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.<br />
Caroline is frequently instructed in matters particularly relating to road traffic matters and with an interest in the recent changes to the Road traffic Act with drivers facing charges of Death by Careless and similar.<br />
At Bar School Caroline was awarded the runner-up Kallisher Scholarship prize</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Insolvency</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline has experience in matters dealing with bankruptcy petitions, winding up petitions, setting aside statutory demands, possession orders and charging orders.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Significant cases</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Vane v Baker (2004) On behalf of the Defendant successfully arguing a case dealing with the issue of part 36 costs following acceptance of an offer out of time.<br />
Diga v Waite (2009) On behalf of an infant in receipt of settlement below the fast track value successfully arguing for predictive fee costs<br />
Successfully conducting a case for misrepresentation on the purchase of a defective classic car followed by successfully defending the appeal on the same matter.<br />
Four–day jury inquest for a patient who died whilst in the care of the Health Authority<br />
Representing an elderly driver charged with Death by Careless in the criminal proceedings and inquest.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Education</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">2003- 2004  BVC, University of West of England Law School;<br />
2002- 2003  Law Conversion Course, University of Glamorgan;<br />
1999- 2002  BSc (Hons) First Class Computing, University of Wales;<br />
1983        Orthopaedic Nursing Certificate, Coventry School Of Nursing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Interests</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carrie is enjoys fitness, is a keen skier, enjoys travel and reading. Carrie has an interest in motor sport and is also a qualified BSAC Ocean Diver.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:clerks@pendragonchambers.com">clerks@pendragonchambers.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Caroline Jayne Mason is a barrister registered with Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. She is a sole practitioner and has professional liability insurance provided by the Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund Ltd., Bar Mutual Management Company, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST www.barmutual.co.uk. Bar Mutual provides cover for claims brought anywhere in the world.</p>
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