Overview
Phoebe became a tenant at St Mary's Chambers in 2026 after successfully completing her pupillage under the supervision of Paula Bloomfield, Joshua Hazelwood and Ben Clulee.
Phoebe has a busy practice and accepts instructions across all of Chambers' practice areas, including Private and Public Law Children matters, Financial Remedies, and Family Law Act proceedings. She has a particular interest in cases involving diverse cultural and linguistic factors.
Phoebe brings a distinctive international perspective to her practice, having grown up in The Hague, the Netherlands, where she developed fluency in both Dutch and English. Prior to commencing pupillage, she completed a family law internship in Bahrain and volunteered in Athens, where she supported refugees, gaining valuable experience working across diverse cultural contexts. She has also undertaken pro bono work with Support Through Court, assisting individuals navigating the family court system without legal representation.
Phoebe first studied at Nottingham Trent University's International College, upon completion of which she was awarded the International Distinction Scholarship to complete her law degree at NTU. She remained at Nottingham Trent University for her postgraduate studies, completing both her Bar Training Course and masters degree there.
Phoebe is known for her personable yet professional manner, quickly building rapport with clients whilst maintaining the rigour and focus their cases demand. She provides clear, robust advice and ensures that those she represents feel genuinely supported and heard throughout proceedings. In court, Phoebe is a determined and persuasive advocate, promoting her clients' cases with confidence and tenacity.
Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys travelling, reading, and discovering new culinary spots.
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Practice Areas
Phoebe accepts instructions across all stages of Private Law Children proceedings, including directions hearings, fact-finding hearings and final hearings. She has experience in cases involving allegations of domestic abuse, including sexual abuse, involvement of 16.4 guardians, and factors related to neurodiversity.
Phoebe accepts instructions in Public Law Children Proceedings acting for local authorities, parents and children (through their guardian) at all stages of hearings including, contested interim removals, case management, issues resolution hearings, fact finding hearings and final hearings.
Phoebe has a growing practice in Financial Remedies and accepts instructions in all stages of proceedings. She has experience in first hearing dispute resolution appointments and directions, including cases with non-compliance and preliminary issues.
Phoebe has successfully represented applicants and respondents at all stages of Family Law Act proceedings, including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders. This includes first hearings, return hearings and final hearings. She has experience in cases including difficult issues relating to transfer of tenancies, capacity, service and controlling and coercive behaviour.
Cases & Publications
Testimonials
'The client has emailed me today to say what a fantastic job you have done. She felt very supported and that you were very much in her corner during a challenging hearing.' (Instructing Solicitor, April 2026)
'We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional work you carried out in representing us. Thanks to your expertise, dedication, and professionalism, we achieved a successful outcome in our case, and we could not be more appreciative.
Throughout the entire process, your clear guidance and steady reassurance made a significant difference. You demonstrated not only an impressive command of the law, but also a genuine commitment to our situation, which gave us confidence at every stage.
Your ability to present the case so effectively and persuasively was truly remarkable. It was evident that a great deal of preparation and care went into your work, and the result speaks for itself.
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your efforts. We feel extremely fortunate to have had you represent us, and we will not hesitate to recommend your services to others.' (Client, March 2026)
'Excellent advocacy and work on this case. Appreciate time taken to prepare so thoroughly in this high volume and intense case.' (Instructing Solicitor, February 2026)