Chambers Team

Gail Ann Owen

Born: 24.09.58
Called: 1980

LL.B. (Hons) (Liverpool)

Assistant Recorder

Recorder (2000)

Care/Adoption/Children Act

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.

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

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

See also: Ancillary Relief

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providing advocacy and advice in all aspects of Criminal, Civil, and Family Work