Judy Claxton

Judy graduated in Law from King’s College London in 1989 and was called to the Bar in 1991. Following a successful pupillage at St. Mary’s Chambers, she became a tenant in 1992 and has exclusively practised in family law since 1995.

N (A Local Authority) v A & Ors (Importance of Oral Expert Evidence) [2024] EWFC 100 (B)

Nottinghamshire County Council v The Mother & Ors (Police Bail) [2024] EWHC 666 (Fam)

A Local Authority v AA, BB & Y [2022] EWHC 2321

A Local Authority v The Father & BC [2021] EWHC 3806

A Local Authority v AA [2022] EWHC 1596

Lincolnshire County Council v CB & Ors [2021] EWHC 2813

A Local Authority v K & Anor [2016] EWFC 35

Re H (Care Order - Designated Local Authority) [2016] EWFC 39

Lincolnshire County Council v KP & Ors [2014] EWFC B129

J and D (fact-finding) [2014] EWFC B89

Lincolnshire County Council v LU & Ors [2014] EWFC B94

E (A Child) [2012] EWCA Civ 537

Re Q (a child: adoption) [2012] All ER (D) 153

H and others (sexual abuse: standard of proof) [1996] 1 All ER 1

'Judy is an extremely confident advocate who has the ability to explain to lay and professional clients alike complex issues and areas of law in a user-friendly way without the use of technical jargon. She always makes the time to ensure that she has comprehensive, up-to-date instructions and is meticulous in preparing for her hearings. She has a comprehensive approach and always has a watchful eye on the broad canvass of issues in the case to ensure that delay is avoided.’ (The Legal 500 2023) 'Judy is the go-to barrister for complex care proceedings in this part of the country. She is meticulous in her preparation and is a tenacious advocate. ’ (The Legal 500 2022) ‘A strong advocate who produces thorough and precise documents’ (The Legal 500 2021) "Her client care and case preparation are second-to-none, and she's extremely competent in both the High Court and the Court of Appeal" (Chambers Guide to the UK Bar 2020)