Sharon Grey
Barrister | Family Law
Year of Call: 2003
Profile:
With a reputation for providing a high standard of representation, Sharon Grey practices exclusively in Family Law.
She came to the Bar following a long and successful career as a Broadcast Journalist in radio and television news, and joined Octagon Legal following 3 years practising Criminal Law and Immigration Law in chambers in London.
In Public Law care proceedings Sharon predominantly represents parents and grandparents, but also has considerable experience representing Local Authorities and children. She is regularly instructed in cases involving serious child neglect, child abuse and child cruelty.
Sharon also has extensive experience and expertise representing parents, grandparents and children in difficult and intractable Private Law disputes over child arrangements.
She regularly takes part in roundtable discussions to achieve agreement and final orders between parties who have been involved in extremely stressful and long-running disputes. Sharon frequently represents clients in related applications such as Removal from the area or jurisdiction.
While always ensuring that her clients receive strong representation Sharon provides sensible advice in a sensitive manner enabling her clients to understand and clearly consider the options available to them.
Sharon undertook training and obtained a qualification in Mediation after qualifying as a barrister.
She is qualified to represent and advise clients directly under Public Access.
When necessary she can receive documents electronically and engage in conferences with clients via a range of video platforms or telephone calls.
Professional Qualifications
- LLB Law Degree
- Member of the Family Law Bar Association
- Post-graduate Diploma in Journalism