Carmel Proctor

Called to the Bar 1997

Carmel is well versed in both public and private law proceedings acting both for local authorities, private parties and children’s guardians.

Carmel regularly appears in the High Court.

Carmel has a down to earth but effective approach to cases and is extremely approachable. Carmel prides herself on excellent client care and communication and is experienced in representing vulnerable clients.

Carmel has an interest in travel and whilst training has worked as a Judicial Clerk in Florida, and a leading international law firm in Sydney.

FAMILY

Care Proceedings

Having in the past worked directly for local authorities, Carmel has an in depth knowledge of the inner workings of children’s services which not only assists when representing local authorities but also when representing parents and guardians.

Experienced in complex cases. Areas include:

Non-accidental injuries
Cases with an international cross-boarder issues
Neglect
Drug and alcohol
Mental health
Organised gangs
Forced marriage
Public interest immunity
Local authority designation
Interface between criminal and family courts

Subsidiary to care proceedings:

Contact applications
Challenging local authority assessments
Discharge applications
Injunction to prevent removal

Private law

Acting for parents, grandparents and 16.4 guardians

Child arrangements- contact and live with
Specific issue
Prohibited steps
Non-molestation

DOLS and Secure

Deprivation of liberty applications
Transition from child to adult deprivations
Disputes between local authorities and CCGs
Secure applications
Welfare secure cases where the young person is facing serious criminal charges

l abuse, neglect, issues in respect of designation and cases of adoption.

memberships/awards

Vulnerable Witness Training
Lincolns Inn
Family Law Bar Association Member
Court of Protection Bar Association Member