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Appointments Silk 2003
Family Justice Council 2004 (Re-appointed 2006 to 2009)
Recorder (Crime and Family) 2004
Authorised to sit as a Judge of the High Court, Family Division, under section 9 SCA 1981
Elected Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2007
Vice-Chairman of the Family Law Bar Association 2008/2009
Member of the Ministry of Justice Family Court Information Pilot Advisory Board
Degrees and other qualifications LL.B Hons Liverpool University
Professional associations Elected Committee member FLBA
Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council Remuneration Committee
Appointed to the Professional Advisory Group of the National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
Personal, including interests Married, 3 children. Interests revolve around my family, with occasional time for enjoyment of sailing and skiing.
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Practice Team membership
 Ancillary Relief
International & Private Child
Care and Adoption
Child Abduction
Local Authority Team
Human Rights Working Group
Court of Protection
Further Details
Regular (and current) inclusion in the Legal 500.
Chambers & Partners: formerly a leading junior - Family Child Care including Child Abduction, Chambers & Partners 2000/2001; 2001/2002; 2002/2003
Since 2003/4, have been a leading silk - Category [1]
2005: "a star turn & the first choice of many solicitors..."
2006: "combines rigid preparation with an urbane manner... outside court he plays a good hard ball game, but once within its precincts he can charm the birds from the trees"
2007: SC "...catches the eye". "...a new breed of silk" ..."he is sensitive, bright and has the ear of the court"
2008: "Widely described by other leading counsel as "the best silk for care work", his practice also... encompasses international and private law matters..."
2009: "Stephen Cobb is regarded as a true leader in the field and "one of the best silks for children work in the country." He wins particular praise for his "absolutely outstanding client care skills" "he treats people with respect, is approachable and has the best interests of his clients at heart." "In the court room however, he is a frightening opponent who knows the case inside out, forcing his opponents to fight hard"
2010: "A top children's silk and a model to others in the profession."
Shortlisted for 'Family Silk of the Year 2006' (Chambers & Partners)
Seminars:
Care & Adoption Seminar - Tuesday 8th December 2009
Publications:
Essential Family Practice
Re-Rooted Lives; Interdisciplinary work within the Family Justice System
A Handbook for Expert Witnesses in Children Act cases
Clarke Hall & Morrison on Children
Halsbury's Laws of England fifth re-issue of the volume entitled "Children & Young Persons".
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