Anthony Kirk QC

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He deals with cases in “an elegant and sympathetic manner,” and is considered to be “honest and straightforward.” As one interviewee remarked: “He really cares and works hard to find a solution in a constructive way.'
 
 
Chambers & Partners

Practice Areas

Call: 1981
Silk: 2001
0207 936 1500
akirk@1kbw.co.uk

Anthony Kirk QC has a Family Law practice and has particular expertise in the areas of children, child care and international child abduction. He is recommended in Chambers Directory for Children work.

Cases of Interest

  • Re P (Adoption: Breach of Care Plan) [2004] 2 FLR 1109 (CA)
  • Re W (Abduction: Domestic Violence) [2005] 1 FLR 727 (CA)
  • Re Z (Shared Parenting Plan: Publicity) [2006] 1 FLR 405 (FD)
  • Re S: WSP v Hull City Council [2007] 1 FLR 90 (CA)

Appointments & Memberships

  • Member of the SE Circuit
  • Member of the General Council of the Bar (1996-99)
  • Chairman of the Family Law Bar Association
  • Member of the Professional Conduct and Complaints Committee (1997-2000)
  • Member of the Family Mediators Association (1998-)
  • Member of the Board of Trustees and Directors of the Family Mediators Association (1999-2002)
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Bencher of Gray’s Inn

Education

  • Ipswich School and King Edward VII School, Lytham
  • Kings College London LL.B (Hons)
  • A.K.C. London