University of Liverpool (LLB Law)
College of Law, London (BVC)
Sir Thomas More Scholarship – Lincoln’s Inn
Fergal is a capable lawyer and a persuasive advocate with a busy practice across the entire spectrum of family law.
He has excellent communication skills. He prides himself on his careful preparation, drafting skills and clear advice. His clear advice and composure in the courtroom inspire confidence in lay and professional clients alike.
Fergal is an open minded, courteous and patient barrister. He is therefore particularly sought after for the representation of vulnerable parties and those who require a high level of support to engage and navigate the stress of proceedings.
Public law proceedings (Care, Dols, Wardship)
Matters involving the death of a child, non-accidental injury, factitious illness, sexual and physical abuse, neglect, jurisdictional issues, mental and psychological illness, restrictions on liberty.
Private law
Focussing mainly upon serious allegations, implacable hostility or intractable conflicts.
Family Finance
Fergal accepts instructions in financial remedies proceedings, up to and including final hearing. He is committed to achieving the best outcome and providing ‘added value’. In so doing he leaves no stone unturned.
Practical training and legal seminars are designed and delivered on request.
Please click VIEW NOTABLE CASES below for examples of cases in which Fergal has been recently instructed.
The following are some examples of cases in which Fergal has been recently instructed:
A v A-Manchester 2025
Contested final hearing-financial relief
Secured a generous lump sum for the wife following a short marriage, including a portion of the husband’s pension plan, which had not previously featured in negotiations.
CMBC v CEBC & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 156-Court of Appeal
Acted for the appellant local authority contesting designation in care proceedings, drafted all documents and secured permission to appeal. Led at the hearing by Brendan Roche KC.
Re W-Liverpool 2024/2025
14 day final hearing
Represented the mother (highly vulnerable by reason of mental illness) in successfully obtaining findings of sexual, physical and emotional abuse by the father against both her and her children.
Re N-Wrexham 2024
Final hearing
Represented an intervenor and successfully argued for the withdrawal of allegations of inflicted injury.
Re T-Manchester 2024
10 day fact finding hearing before Hayden J, led by Timothy Bowe KC.
Junior counsel for intervenor in proceedings concerning infant presenting with skull fractures and subdural bleeding.
Re F-Liverpool 2024/2025
32 day composite final hearing, led by Timothy Bowe KC.
Junior counsel for mother with learning and physical disability in complex care and placement proceedings.
Re S-Chester 2023/2024
15 day composite final hearing
Counsel for father with learning disability in multi issue care and placement proceedings concerning inflicted injuries to newborn baby.
Re L-Chester 2023
8 day composite final hearing , led by Liz Isaacs KC.
Junior counsel for the local authority in care and placement proceedings involving multiple inflicted injuries to twin siblings.
Re G-Liverpool 2023
5 day finding of fact hearing
Counsel for the father. Successfully resisted finding of sexually motivated grooming of 10 year old daughter.
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