Susan is tenacious and pragmatic. She quickly gets to the heart of a case, rolls up her sleeves and looks to resolve matters. She is very user friendly and has an excellent support manner with clients coupled with a healthy no-nonsense approach.”

The Legal 500 2024, FAMILY: CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Susan is a children law expert with 30 years’ experience in children private law cases. She is involved in parental and wider familial disputes concerning all aspects of child care including contact, residence, parental alienation, education, removal from the jurisdiction, finance, religion, medical care. Often involving psychological, psychiatric or social care experts.

She regularly appears in the High Court, and recently led a junior in a case involving multiple allegations of sexual abuse.

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Sue has a wealth of experience and knowledge. ‘She is a fierce and unflappable advocate.’ ‘Susan is very experienced and efficient’.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Susan is a formidable advocate who provides clear and consistent advice.”

The Legal 500 2023, Family and Children Law

Susan was great to work with, she showed great strength when setting her case and was very helpful at managing client expectations.’ ‘She is an excellent and very experienced advocate.’ ‘She is razor sharp and you want her on your side.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Family: Children

Susan is a fantastic advocate and makes clients feel completely at ease. She fights for her client, is creative and masters the respect of her tribunal.”

Chambers UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

Susan is a very experienced, client-friendly advocate.”

LEGAL 500 2022, CHILD LAW (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)

She has a depth of experience that is difficult to match and I cannot think of a case that would be beyond the skill, expertise and knowledge held. Alongside that, her manner with clients is straightforward and clear and balances straight talking with compassion and care for the very difficult situations they are in.”

LEGAL 500 2021, FAMILY & CHILDREN LAW

Susan has an excellent manner with clients and is equally adept at dealing with high-value finances, as well as challenging Children Act work. ‘She has a no-nonsense approach which gains clients’ confidence immediately.’ “

chambers UK 2021, Family & Children Law

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA, (Cantab), Dip. Law

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • Susan Hunter 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.