Mandy Short practises in all areas of family law. She has extensive experience in care proceedings and private children law disputes. Mandy is also a trained mediator.
What the directories say
“Mandy is a pleasure to work with. She takes a pragmatic but sensitive approach and is very popular with clients.” Chambers & Partners 2027 Band 4
Mandy is a truly exceptional advocate who goes that extra mile every time. Chambers & Partners 2027 Band 4
Mandy is a compassionate advocate who actively supports vulnerable clients whilst challenging the evidence before the court to ensure the best outcome. Chambers & Partners 2027 Band 4
Mandy is always attentive to clients and ensures their case is put forward in the best possible way. Chambers & Partners 2027 Band 4
“Mandy’s advocacy, client care skills, and overall work ability are among the best I have ever worked with. She has a very good attention to detail, will be firm when needed, and her advocacy is very impressive.” Legal500 2027 Band 6
“Mandy Short is skilled at representing highly vulnerable and difficult clients with mental health and learning difficulties. She combines tenacity with the patience of a saint.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2026 Band 4
“Mandy is an exceptional advocate. She commands the court’s attention and is very persuasive.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2026 Band 4
“Mandy prepares her cases with an eye for detail and forensic analysis. An absolute pleasure to work with, she is intuitive and gets straight to the issues in the case.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2026 Band 4
‘Mandy is an excellent advocate, who brings a down to earth, pragmatic approach to her cases. Her interpersonal skills are excellent, which makes her an obvious choice in cases where tensions are running high.’ Legal500 2026 Band 6
“She is a fierce advocate yet a sympathetic one who shows great understanding of the client.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“Mandy is fantastic.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“She is also able to support distressed and anxious clients and help them to understand sometimes complex legal issues.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“Mandy is skilled at advocacy and drafting.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“She is kind, caring and someone who takes a genuine interest in the case.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“Mandy has wonderful people skills and is hugely popular with clients and other advocates.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2025 Band 4
“Mandy is committed to client care of the highest standard. She has a pragmatic yet sensitive approach.” Legal500 2025 Band 6
“She has a vast wealth of experience and she cares about her cases.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“Mandy Short is someone who brings real technical knowledge and tenacity to her cases. She is always willing to fight for her client’s cause and is extremely approachable.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2024
“A very personable character, who’s supportive to vulnerable clients. She provides realistic advice at all times and focuses laser-like on the challenges of a case.” Chambers & Partners 2023
Professional Memberships
The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
Family Law Bar Association
Legal Charities Committee member
Data Protection
Mandy Short’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) registration number is Z8778005.
Please see here for her Data Privacy Notice.
