Joseph Lynch

Call to the bar 2007

HEAD OF FAMILY TEAM

Since joining Chambers in 2012, Joe has appeared at all levels in Public and Private Law family proceedings including the High Court and Court of Appeal. He has represented Local Authorities, Parents and Guardians and has a reputation for adopting a practical approach whilst maintaining the ability to robustly challenge contentious elements of the case.

He also appears in ancillary matters ranging from the simple division of assets to cases involving overseas assets and s.37 MCA 1973 elements. He has experience of injunctive applications including ex-parte non-molestation applications and Forced Marriage hearings along with Specific Issue applications.  

Joe deals with clients in an insightful and supportive manner whilst always remaining aware of the need to work towards the best outcome in the interests of the parties. He is particularly aware of the vulnerabilities of some clients when they find themselves in the court arena and has given talks relating to the options available for such witnesses and the need to ensure they are offered the protection they need to allow them to have the opportunity to provide the best evidence.

Joe works well with Instructing Solicitors so as to deploy the best possible strategy in any given case and ensures they are kept aware of developments during proceedings. He appreciates the need for all those involved to be kept up to date with developments in the case and ensures that this is a priority.

Notable Cases

Re B  – Represented the mother in Finding of Fact hearing in which the  maternal Grandfather faced allegations of sexual abuse both current and historic, mother faced allegations of facilitation but no findings were made against her.

Re O & E –  Represented Foster Carers who had made an application for SGO which was opposed by the LA and the parents of the children. The SGO was made.

D v E [2016] EWFC 3 – A cross jurisdictional private law matter dealing with living arrangements, contact issues and weighing of parental involvement over stability of placement with maternal family member.

Re T– A complex case before the High Court involving developmental delay concerning two children.

Re A – A Private Law High Court Matter in which cross jurisdictional issues arose along with issues of fundamental parental rights at large.

Re L – Represented a parent in the successful return of a baby to rehabilitated drug addicts where the Local Authority plan was one of adoption.

Joe also appears in the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal

Qualifications

BA (Hons) English & History    University of Ulster
MA Irish Literature                     University of Ulster
PG (Dip) Law                                Manchester Met
BVC  V.Competent                      University of Northumbria

What his clients say…

Andrea A professional client

Just wanted to say a sincere thank you for the support that you have offered to [our mutual client], and myself, over the course of the past week. It is genuinely appreciated. When people do their jobs with passion, conviction, and integrity, it makes such a huge difference. It was a pleasure to meet you.

B [name redacted for confidentiality] Family of client

Joe's assistance in this exhausting case has really been something. When he became involved, it was clear that he was on top of his game and his no-nonsense approach was exactly what was needed to get things moving towards a proper outcome. Thank you!