Isabel Clarke
Consultant Barrister
Year of Call: 2022
“Isabel is scrupulously organised, professional, even during extremely testing interactions with the client, and very kind natured. Isabel’s advocacy was as assured as that of someone who had been practicing for years and it was clear how insightful she was in both the law and the intricacies of the client’s position/case. ”
“Isabel is very articulate when making submissions and gave our client real confidence in what was being said. Outside of Court, Isabel was very efficient in communication and offered her assistance above and beyond what was necessary. In short, I would strongly recommend Isabel to any client/solicitors wishing to instruct someone.”
“Isabel has been invaluable in appearing on behalf of a mother in children act proceedings who has complex additional needs. Not only is she empathic and compassionate towards her client, but extremely sharp, articulate and confident in the Court Room.”
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Isabel is a consultant barrister at Unit Chambers, having been called to the Bar in 2022 and completing her pupillage under the supervision of Lisa Edmunds. Prior to this, Isabel was a paralegal in Liverpool and undertook pro bono legal education work through Streetlaw during her BTC studies, reflecting her commitment to access to justice.
Isabel has experience representing clients from first to final hearing at all levels, up to and including in the High Court. This includes in complex fact-finding hearings and multi-day final hearings. Isabel has experience being led by King’s Counsel.
Isabel is known for her meticulous preparation, empathetic and pragmatic advice, and clear and confident advocacy written and oral advocacy.
Isabel has a strong children practice in both public and private law, accepting instructions on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians and intervenors. Isabel also accepts instructions in relation to domestic abuse injunctions, deprivation of liberty cases, and financial remedy proceedings. This includes, but is not limited to:
Care proceedings;
Placement order applications;
Adoption proceedings;
Discharge of care proceedings;
Special guardianship order applications;
Applications for Section 8 orders (child arrangements orders, prohibited steps orders, specific issue orders);
Non-molestation orders;
Occupation orders;
Deprivation of liberty proceedings;
Financial remedy proceedings.
Isabel combines careful preparation with a pragmatic, child-focused approach to achieve clear and realistic outcomes for clients in complex and sensitive cases.
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2021 - 2022 | BPP University Manchester - Bar Practice Course with Legal Masters (BPC LLM) – Very Competent (BPC ) and Distinction (LLM)
2018 - 2021 | Newcastle University – Law (LLB) – First Class Honours
Scholarships
Newcastle University - Stanley Dennison Scholarship - Awarded for high academic achievement
Newcastle University - Routledge Prize - Awarded by the board of examiners in law for the best overall performance within the cohort
Newcastle University - J H Rennoldson Prize - Awarded based on merit
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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division
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During the BTC, Isabel volunteered as a member of the pro-bono project Streetlaw to provide legal education to a range of community groups. This demonstrates Isabel’s commitment to access to justice for all and assisting those in need, and evidences her ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts in understandable terms. The experiences and skills which Isabel has developed through her voluntary endeavours and her employment have equipped her for a seamless transition to pupillage.
Contact us about instructing Isabel
If you’d like to work with Isabel or any of our other barristers, send us your details and we’ll get back to you.
engage@unit.law
03330154121
