Magdalena Cass

Year of call

2019

Career details

Education

2017

Lancaster University, BA (Hons) History - 1st

2018

University of Law, MA Law - Commendation

2019

University of Law, BPTC/LLM - Very Competent/Distinction

Career

2021

Pupil at Becket Chambers, Kent

2022

Tenant at Becket Chambers, Kent

2025

Tenant at Park Square Barristers, Leeds

Appointments

(2024 – present)

Contributor at Family Affairs

Memberships

Middle Temple

Family Law Bar Association

Family Law Week

Awards

2018

Diplock Scholar, Middle Temple

Languages

French

Spanish

Children Law

Magdalena is a family specialist who accepts instructions in all areas of Children law. She is regularly instructed on behalf of parents, interveners and Guardians, and now accepts instructions on behalf of local authorities.

Magdalena is a strong advocate in contested cases involving disputed allegations or recommendations and fights fearlessly for her clients’ best interests.

Magdalena is particularly experienced at handling the complexities of contested care proceedings. She frequently represents vulnerable clients assisted by interpreters and intermediaries. Her approach is sensitive but firm.

Magdalena’s trial experience ranges from being instructed as sole Counsel and junior Counsel in fact-finding and final hearings involving allegations of child neglect, child abuse, and misrepresentation of children’s needs.

Magdalena is adept at navigating matters involving High Court jurisdiction, with a focus on Deprivation of Liberty Orders and jurisdictional disputes.

Magdalena accepts instructions in all areas of financial remedy work. She brings a sharp focus on logistics and practicalities to her approach. Her experience includes the following areas:

Needs and sharing cases
Material non-disclosure
Maintenance Pending Suit applications
Section 37 applications
Cases involving business assets

Magdalena is forensically minded in her analysis. She leaves no stone unturned in unpicking the complexities of financial remedy issues and presenting her clients with workable solutions.

Her previous experience within an elite high value commercial litigation firm in London gives a tactical edge to her case strategy.