Caroline is an experienced advocate with a strong children law practice. She is very determined and always knows her stuff.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Caroline is a specialist family practitioner who practises in all areas of family law with a strong emphasis on care proceedings. Her practice in this area has given her a detailed knowledge of the appropriate procedural law and she is known for her effectiveness as an advocate and a lawyer in technical applications.

Caroline has extensive experience of care proceedings in the High Court, County Court and Family Proceedings Court where she represents local authorities, parents, guardians and the Official Solicitor. Recent matters in which Caroline has been instructed have included cases of:

  • Non-accidental injury
  • Sexual abuse
  • Incest
  • Factitious illness syndrome (Munchausen syndrome by proxy)

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An incisive junior who fights for her client.”

The Legal 500 2024, Family: Children and Domestic Violence

Caroline is exceptionally well-prepared and puts forward her clients’ cases robustly.”

The Legal 500 2023, Child Law (Public and Private

A barrister who shows passion in her work.”

Legal 500 2023, Child Law (Public and Private)

Recommended for complex care cases.”

Legal 500 2021, FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

Very experienced in children law matters.”

Legal 500 2019, Family and children law

  • Appointments:

    • Deputy District Judge

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA Law Bristol, BMus Honours Music, 2:1, Otto Rix awarded Inner Temple 2002

  • Caroline Elford is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.