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Child law practitioner Chris Stevenson, formerly of Fourteen, has joined 4PB with immediate effect.

Details: 08.Dec.2021

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Stevenson’s practice has a particular emphasis on public law proceedings relating to child protection. He appears regularly in the High Court, and has led and been led in complex proceedings involving non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse and in cases involving deprivation of liberty. He also has experience in the Court of Protection.

Alex Verdan QC, 4PB Head of Chambers, said: “We warmly welcome Chris as a member of Chambers. He is a highly regarded and very well thought of specialist children practitioner. We are delighted that he joins us at 4PB.”

Stevenson said “It is an enormous privilege to be joining 4PB. I am looking forward to working alongside some of the best children law barristers in the country, and am excited to be able to contribute to chambers’ growth and continued success.”