William Heckscher
Degree: LLB (Hons) University College London
Year of call and Inn: 2006; Inner Temple:
Practice:
William has specialised in family law since completing his pupillage at One Garden Court in London. After two years practising on the North Western circuit, William joined Albion Chambers in January 2009.
William deals with all areas of family law, having particular interest in matrimonial finance and care proceedings.
In matrimonial finance matters William is instructed in financial dispute resolution hearings. William has experience of dealing with cases involving assets over £1m. In addition, he was involved in a farming case that was concerned with a herd of prize winning Dexters.
In public law children matters, William acts for local authorities, parents, guardians and members of the extended family. He frequently represents clients with learning difficulties and those assisted by the Official Solicitor when his calm and sensitive approach is a recognised asset.
In private law children cases, William is frequently involved in fact-finding hearings involving allegations of significant domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Cases of interest include:
Re B – Represented a father who lacked capacity in care proceedings. Injuries to one of the children included a fractured skull.
Re M – Represented a teenage girl in the High Court, who was separately represented to the guardian. The case involved the risk of sexual abuse and grooming.
Re W – Represented the local authority in a case involving a young baby with fractured ribs.
Albion Chambers, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 1DR
T: 0117 927 2144
F: 0117 926 2569
william.heckscher@albionchambers.co.uk
Clerk: Julie Hathway T 0117 311 0305 (Maternity Leave)
Clerk: Theresa Lyne T 0117 311 0305
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