Pippa is a specialist child protection and Court of Protection barrister with a practice focussed on the deprivation of liberty of children and young people.

Pippa has an established child-protection practice, representing local authorities, parents, children and NHS bodies in complex cases. Pippa is regularly instructed in cases which involve the deprivation of liberty of a child and has extensive knowledge in this field including the tricky issues of restraint, consent and state responsibility.

Pippa also has a developed Court of Protection practice, dealing regularly with health and welfare issues including complicated capacity disputes, medical treatment cases and injunction proceedings. She is a specialist in cases which involve the transition from inherent jurisdiction proceedings to the Court of Protection, concerning young people.

Pippa’s approachability and problem-solving attitude are key attributes to navigate cases with complex issues and vulnerable clients. She is meticulously prepared for every case with a thoughtful understanding of the issues at play and a helpful command of case law.

Pippa provides advice and seminars to local solicitors and social workers on law and practice, with a focus on the deprivation of liberty of children and young people.

Pippa is a member of the North Eastern Circuit’s Diversity Outreach programme and works alongside members of Chambers to promote diversity at the Bar.