Celine is a fierce advocate who consistently puts clients first and is known for her down-to-earth attitude and approach. She accepts instructions in public law proceedings to act on behalf of parents, Children’s Guardians and Local Authorities. Celine has extensive experience in representing parents, stemming from her experience as a paralegal in a public law high-street solicitors firm prior to coming to the Bar.
Celine readily represents clients at case management hearings, issues resolution hearings, final hearings and findings of fact. Prior to practice, Celine completed her Dissertation on Re W, receiving a First-Class mark for her research, later published in the Durham Law Review. Celine was also appointed Pro Bono Project Director for Families in Care, a charity based in the North-East of England.
Celine’s vast experience is beyond her year of Call. She prioritises client care in highly sensitive cases including those of non-accidental injury, neglect, sexual abuse and so-called ‘honour’-based violence; areas in which she particularly welcomes instructions.
Notable Cases
- H v H – Secured several findings of rape for the respondent mother, dismissing allegations of findings purported against her by the applicant.
- C MBC v M v F v the Children – Represented the Father in proceedings, securing long term-foster care for two children as opposed to adoption.
- T v A – Secured findings for a mother with limited cognitive functioning, with the assistance of her intermediary. Allegations included those of domestic, gang and weapons-based violence;
- H v H and H – Represented two Children via their Guardian in proceedings whose parents disagreed about their living and educational conditions. Celine secured the children’s preferred residential placement and schools. Then successfully represented the children during the appeal, an application brought by one of the parents.
- W MDC v M v F v The Child – Celine represented the Mother who presented with limited cognitive functioning in an interim removal hearing.
Articles
Celine Kart and Oliver Latham discuss recent guidance on the use of participation directions (special measures) given in the Family Division. Click here to view.
Contact Celine’s Clerks:
Claudine Cooper on 0113 202 8604
Paul Foster on 0113 213 5209
Arnela Siranovic on 0113 213 5212
