Max Konarek, one of the Family & Childcare Partners at GT Stewart Solicitors sets out considerations that an individual should be aware of when choosing who to instruct to represent you in Family Court proceedings.
Max Konarek, one of the Family & Childcare Partners at GT Stewart Solicitors considers the law around Exoneration and why it is important as a legal practitioner in family proceedings to consider whether the evidence in your client’s case meets the test for them to be exonerated of the of the allegations made against them. This is particularly important in the context of the emotional and psychological impact such allegations have upon your client.
Max Konarek, assisted by Alison Barar, instructed Laura Briggs KC and Olivia Magennis of 1GC. The legal team represented our client, an Intervener in Care Proceedings where very serious historic sexual and physical abuse allegations had been made.
At GT Stewart Solicitors we we recognise the insidious and negative effect of inequality and discrimination. We are passionate not only about protecting the rights of our clients, but the rights of the wider public too.
Max provides some insight into current concerns and recent developments that have arisen in the last couple of weeks.
Max considers the potential breaches of Article 6 and Article 8 Rights for those in care proceedings where the Court places reliance upon a report from the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service (SIHIS).
"This was hugely disappointing meeting about the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service (SIHIS) by the Department for Education.
Ryan Booth, assisted by Ashley Smith & Harriet George represented a father in care proceedings where through proper cross examination of court appointed experts, the Court was able to conclude looking at the wider canvas evidence, that the baby’s injuries were not NAI.
Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart reflects on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service pilots in a recent article for the Solicitors Journal
Max outlines his concerns and raises awareness about the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service (SIHIS) - this can be read here
