Family Law

Simon has very extensive experience in all areas of family law. He has a particular interest in public and private law children cases. He generally represents parents but also acts for local authorities and children. His other main area of practice is that of financial remedy proceedings.

Originally a solicitor (admitted 1982), Simon had experience of most areas of legal practice before becoming a specialist family practitioner.

He maintains an interest in education law and has written articles on this subject.

Simon accepts work on a Direct Public Access basis on suitable cases.

Sir Mark Hedley practiced as a barrister for many years in Liverpool specialising in the law that affected those at the bottom of the social hierarchy. He was appointed a full-time Circuit Judge in 1992 and from 1997 to 2002 was responsible for judicial training in family law. As a High Court Judge he presided over many cases which attracted media reporting and comment. He also had management responsibility for other judges both in Wales and then in Greater London.

In May 2016 it was announced by the Home Secretary that Sir Mark has been appointed to a panel of experts who will undertake an independent review into the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales.