Phoebe Green

Practice overview:
Phoebe Green joined Cathedral Chambers as a tenant in October 2022 following the successful completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Hayley Daniel.

Phoebe has developed a busy family practice encompassing both public and private children law. She is regularly instructed by local authorities, parents, children’s guardians and extended family members in proceedings at all stages of litigation. Phoebe is known for her thorough preparation, approachable manner and measured advocacy.

In public law proceedings, Phoebe acts in a wide range of cases involving neglect, emotional harm, physical abuse, domestic abuse, substance misuse and parental mental health concerns. She is frequently instructed in cases requiring the analysis of extensive documentary evidence and has experience representing parents, local authorities and children’s guardians throughout contested interim hearings, case management hearings, fact-finding hearings and final hearings.

In private law proceedings, Phoebe is regularly instructed in disputes concerning child arrangements, parental responsibility, relocation and prohibited steps orders. She has particular experience in cases involving allegations of domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour, parental alienating behaviours, emotional harm and safeguarding concerns. Phoebe frequently appears in fact-finding hearings involving serious allegations of abuse against both adults and children.

Phoebe also receives instructions in applications for Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders and represents parties in contested injunction proceedings.

Clients value Phoebe’s calm and empathetic approach. She combines a sensitive manner with robust advocacy, enabling her to build strong professional relationships whilst effectively advancing her clients’ cases.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Phoebe worked as a paralegal in a well-regarded family law firm where she gained extensive experience across all areas of family law.