James is regularly instructed in complex matters and represents parents, grandparents and children. He has represented clients where there have been allegations of parental alienation, domestic abuse and sexual abuse.  James also advises and represents those who seek the Court to make orders regarding specific issues in relation to their children’s welfare, such as disputes over medical intervention and schooling.

James has experience of representing parents, grandparents and children at all levels of complexity. James has a particular interest in representing vulnerable parents in public law proceedings.  James is regularly instructed in lengthy hearings regarding allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, domestic abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.

James has experience of representing clients in matters concerning health, personal welfare and the deprivation of liberty. He welcomes instruction from all parties to proceedings.

James is regularly instructed in matters concerning removing children from the jurisdiction on a temporary or permanent basis.

A & B (Separate Representation) [2024] EWHC 2834 (Fam)

James Mulholland led by Richard Harrison KC successfully opposed an application before the President of the Family Division for children to be separately represented by a Solicitor Guardian; they already had representation from a CAFCASS Guardian and Solicitor in a Hague abduction matter and a summary return order had already been made

HR (Parallel Child Abduction and Asylum Proceedings) [2024] EWHC 1626 (Fam)

James Mulholland led by Richard Harrison KC of 1 Kings Bench Walk appeared before the President and a Judge of the Upper Tribunal in a successful application for a summary return of two children under the Hague Convention. The Court gave guidance on Hague abduction cases when a parent has made an asylum application.

F v M & Ors [2022] EWFC 124

D (A Child: Private Law Proceedings) [2014] EWHC 2749 (Fam)