Originally from Warrington, Lorraine Cavanagh QC was a tenant in the St John’s Buildings Chambers, Manchester and one of thirty women appointed silk in 2019. She was a family law and Court of Protection specialist with expertise in cases involving fatal and serious non-accidental injuries and wardship for children with major psychological issues and adoption; in cases concerning the marriage and sexual relations of incapacitated people; and in issues around the transition of children with disabilities to adult services. Lorraine’s parents had had a strong belief in the opportunities that education could provide. Having begun her working life as a […]
Called to the Bar in 1997, Narita Bahra QC became one of thirty women appointed QC following the silk ceremony at Westminster Hall on 11th March 2019. Narita had a criminal law defence practice focusing on terrorism, murder, organised crime (including overseas drug cartels, firearms and armed robberies) and serious sexual offences. She also worked on complex fraud and money laundering cases, often with an international dimension. Narita had various areas of expertise which included anti-competitive conduct, revenue fraud and fraudulent trading. Narita regularly appeared on national TV and radio news as a legal correspondent. Narita was a second generation Sikh immigrant. […]