Anne Spratling

Anne Spratling

Experienced barrister and qualified arbitrator

Anne is an experienced barrister and qualified arbitrator. She is known for her pragmatism and no-nonsense style. Noted for her intellectual rigour, her skill lies in adroitly overcoming obstacles. These talents give her the gravitas necessary in Court to earn the judges’ respect.

Anne’s clients find her approachable and sympathetic and view her as a good person to have on their side. Her early training as a teacher has given her the ability to explain complex matters clearly and succinctly. She is a keen fighter who treats everyone equally. Anne is a qualified arbitrator and is also qualified to accept instructions by direct access.

Anne is regularly instructed in public law proceedings by parents, carers, local authorities and children’s guardians. She is also instructed by guardians, including NYAS and Cafcass Legal to represent children in private law proceedings where the parents are involved in protracted and contentious disputes, including those with an international element.

Over the years, Anne has appeared in a variety of cases including numerous cases involving medical evidence, covering a wide range of areas including Vitamin D deficiency, non-accidental head injury and factitious or invented illness, cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, including many requiring evaluation of the evidence of children and also those involving all aspects of the special educational needs of children where her practical and detailed knowledge arising out of 22 years’ experience as a judge in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Tribunal is of great relevance and benefit.

Accreditations

BA Hons University of Cambridge 1970

PGCE 1971

Bar finals 1980

MCIArb Children Arbitration Course

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