Debra Gold
Called to the Bar in 1985
A very experienced child care lawyer, who joined Fenners in 2008 having moved from chambers in London where she had practised for many years.
Debra is the head of the Family Group at Fenners.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family law: Debra specialises in Child Care Law
For more a more detailed guide to Debra’s work, just click on “Family” above.
HER WORK
Debra accepts instructions directly from members of the public as well as traditional referrals from solicitors
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Experienced in cross-examining vulnerable witnesses
Legal 500 2017
Recommended for sensitive and complex care cases
Legal 500 2016
Head of our Family Team at Fenners, Debra Gold is a highly experienced child care lawyer. Debra has a friendly and approachable manner and represents Local Authorities, parents and children in public law proceedings.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Child care: regularly instructed in cases involving serious injuries to children and complex medical evidence
- Vulnerable witnesses: experienced in cross-examining children and other vulnerable witnesses
- Europe: regularly involved in cases involving children from other European countries where issues of jurisdiction under Brussels II (Revised) arise
HER WORK
Many of Debra’s cases involve allegations of serious physical and sexual abuse. Her practice includes cases of child abduction, adoption, residence and contact disputes.
Debra is experienced in representing parents with mental health problems, addictions and learning difficulties.
She conducts seminars on child care to local practitioners.
She accepts instructions from members of the public as well as traditional referrals from solicitors.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA: Oxford
MEMBER
- Family Law Bar Association
- Association of Lawyers for Children
