Direct Access Barrister

Richard Harris Posner

Direct Access Barrister

Richard Harris Posner

I am a Barrister specialising in family law relating to child arrangements and care proceedings. In addition I act for applicants and respondents in other matters, such as occupation and non-molestation orders, prohibited steps orders, special guardianship orders and issues relating to deprivation of liberty.

I have specialised solely in family law children work since 2018 having previously been a criminal advocate.

Client comment July 2025;
"I just want to say thank you again for your support so far — your guidance has been incredibly valuable, and I honestly wish I had come to you much sooner. It's made a real difference in helping me navigate such a difficult and emotionally complex situation."

In private law proceedings I have represented applicants and respondents in cases involving allegations of alienating behaviours, serious domestic violence and sexual violence.
I take a robust approach to advocacy where necessary but also recognise that in some cases a more collaborative approach will achieve a better result for my client. I recently negotiated the conclusion of a case which had been running for more than two years by agreement between the parties.
In public law (care) proceedings I have experience of representing all parties, including intervening grandparents and other relatives.
(Please note that I do not deal with issues of finance).

Area of Law

Family

I have specialised solely in family law children work since 2018 having previously been a criminal advocate.
In private law proceedings I have represented applicants and respondents in cases involving allegations of alienating behaviours, serious domestic violence and sexual violence.
I take a robust approach to advocacy where necessary but also recognise that in some cases a more collaborative approach will achieve a better result for my client. I recently negotiated the conclusion of a case which had been running for more than two years by agreement between the parties.
In public law (care) proceedings I have experience of representing all parties, including intervening grandparents and other relatives.
(Please note that I do not deal with issues of finance).

What sort of work do I do?

All aspect of family law children work including;
Child arrangements orders (with whom the child shall live and contact)
Prohibited steps orders (eg preventing re-location)
Occupation orders
Non-molestation orders
Deprivation of liberty
Special guardianship orders
Care proceedings.

Who do I work for?

Parents, grandparents and occasionally other relatives or connected persons, the children through the children's guardian, local authorities.

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