Gail Owen
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Recorder (2000)
Gail Owen's practice is centred on family law.
She undertakes all aspects of public law Children Act work, including the representation of local authorities, parents and guardians ad litem. This work involves, amongst other things, issues of physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children.
She also practices in all areas of private law Children Act work, divorce proceedings, adoption proceedings and all aspects of finance and property disputes.
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Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 243 6000
Family
Gail Owen is also instructed by CAFCASS on behalf of children in wardship work and private law Children Act work.
Notable Cases
Re M (a minor) (Adoption Order: Access) (1986) 1 FLR 51
Re: Flintshire CC v K [2001] 2 FLR 476
Re: J (Leave to issue application for a RO.) [2003] 1 FLR 114
Re: X Council v B (Emergency Protection Orders.) [2005 1 FLR 341
Gail Owen has considerable experience of ancillary relief work. She accepts instructions in both privately and publicly funded work.
Relevant Memberships:
FLBA
Recommendations:
Gail Owen is an experienced senior junior best known for difficult Children Act work and also handling financial provision - Legal 500 2008 edition
Gail Owen:- Experienced Senior Junior – best known for difficult Children Act work but also handling financial provision - Legal 500 2009 edition