Abigail King
King's Counsel
Joint Head of Chambers
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Professional bio
Abigail joined Chambers as a tenant in January 2020 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Amanda Howard. During this time, she gained experience across a wide range of family law proceedings, at all levels up to and including the High Court.
Before commencing pupillage, Abigail achieved a Very Competent on the BPTC course with an Outstanding in Family Law, combined with a Masters in Legal Practice in which she obtained a Distinction. She graduated within the top three of her cohort at Liverpool John Moores University with a First Class Honours degree in Law and Criminal Justice.
Abigail now practices exclusively in family law and is developing a busy practice. She welcomes instructions concerning all children law matters, both public and private, as well as family emergency injunctions.
Education and qualifications
- Liverpool John Moores University, Law and Criminal Justice LLB, (First Class Honours Degree) BPTC (Very Competent) combined with a Master in Laws, Legal Practice LLM (Distinction)
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Further Information
In public law proceedings, Abigail has acted for parents, intervenors, and children through their Children’s Guardian at all stages of proceedings. She has represented parties with mental health difficulties and learning disabilities. Her experience within care proceedings includes matters involving domestic abuse and violence, neglect, substance misuse, non-accidental injury, vaccination disputes, and deprivation of liberty.
In private law proceedings, Abigail acts in all matters relating to children, including living and contact arrangements, prohibited steps orders, and specific issue orders. She has represented parents, grandparents, and children through their Rule 16.4 Guardian at every stage of proceedings, including multi-day contested fact-finding and final hearings.
She also represents both applicants and respondents in Non-Molestation and Occupation Order applications under the Family Law Act.
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