PracticeChris specialises in family law. His main focus is in public and private children's law, as well as domestic violence. He also has experience of international child abduction as well as ancillary relief. Chris is acutely aware of the way in which parents can feel alienated by family proceedings, and goes out of his way to ensure that they feel they are fully understood, and that their case is comprehensively presented in court. Chris has experience of representing local authorities, guardians, parents, grand-parents and parties making special guardianship applications. He also has experience of representing parents in contested non-accidental head injury cases involving complex medical evidence. Chris receives instructions via direct access. Notable CasesIn the Matter of M (Children) (2010)
The court should not delegate decisions over contact to a local authority in private law proceedings.
[2010] EWCA Civ 1043 28/07/2010 Publications- The Wizard of the Family Bar, a profile of Stephen Cobb QC, Counsel Magazine 1/11/10
- Seen & Now Heard, children giving evidence, Counsel Magazine 1/05/2010
- The Shining Light of the Media, Family Law Week, 27/04/09
- Cat and Mouse, Family Law Week, 3/04/09
- Using the Web to find an Expert, Family Law Week, 12/11/07
Chris is Editor of the Garden Court Family Blog BackgroundBefore coming to the Bar, Chris was a television script-writer (regular writer for 'The Bill') and a journalist for national newspapers. InterestsPlaying the accordion, Arsenal FC, wine. Organsiations- Member of FLBA
- Member of ALC
- Editorial Board of 'Counsel' magazine
Profile updated November 2011
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Year of Call
2004
Education
English BA, Birkbeck College, London. PGDL and BVC, College of Law, London.
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Telephone
020 7993 7813
Practice Areas
Christopher McWatters is a member of the following Practice Areas:
- Employment, Discrimination and Professional Regulation
- Family
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