Barrister
‘Sue is knowledgeable and calm under pressure. She is extremely down to earth and is impressive in handling a range of clients, including very vulnerable people, in complex children law matters. A pleasure to work with.’ Megan Rothman, Solicitor, 2024
About
Susan Quinn is a highly experienced child law practitioner specialising in public and private law proceedings. She values a common-sense and straightforward approach to her lay and professional clients. It is of the utmost importance to Susan that her clients feel at ease and are listened to during what is likely to be difficult and stressful proceedings.
Practice overview
Susan acts on behalf of local authorities, parents, children’s guardians, competent children and intervenors in a wide range of cases including:
- Infant death and serious non-accidental injury
- Fabricated and/or induced illness
- Sexual abuse, including inter-generational abuse and inter-sibling abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Honour-based violence/killing
- Neglect
- Drug and alcohol abuse Adoption, including adoptions with an international element
- Special Guardianship
- Domestic violence
- Residence/contact disputes, including intractable contact disputes
Susan formerly sat as a Deputy District Judge.
Education
University:
King’s College, London University (1982)
Law School:
Inns of Court School of Law (1983)
Memberships
Client Testimonials
‘Sue Quinn is a top class advocate and one of the very best. I am always delighted when Sue is available to represent one of my clients. You can be certain that you are in safe hands when Sue is on your case. Her approach is calm but firm and always very fair.’ Lorna Cservenka, Partner, Hanne & Co
