Yaa Dankwa has particular expertise in matters involving modern family structures, including surrogacy, same-sex parenting, and cases raising complex issues of parentage and legal recognition. She is adept at navigating sensitive and evolving areas of family law, providing clear, pragmatic advice in cases that often involve novel or cross-jurisdictional issues.

Yaa Dankwa is known for a strategic, analytical approach and the ability to distil complex issues into clear, persuasive arguments. Instructing solicitors value the combination of robust advocacy with sound judgment, alongside a consistently practical and solutions-focused approach from initial advice through to contested final hearings.

A particular strength of Yaa Dankwa’s practice lies in cases with an international dimension. Frequently instructed to provide expert opinion on Ghanaian law, particularly in relocation cases, Yaa Dankwa offers a rare dual-jurisdictional perspective. This enables instructing solicitors to navigate cross-border disputes, enforcement issues, and cultural considerations with confidence and precision.

Yaa Dankwa holds an active practising licence in Ghana and is an Affiliate Associate with Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathlin & Partners, further strengthening the ability to provide seamless, practical advice in cross-border matters involving Ghanaian law.

Yaa Dankwa is a Direct Access (Public Access) qualified barrister and holds an extension to conduct litigation, enabling her to accept instructions directly from clients and to manage cases from inception through to conclusion in a streamlined and cost-effective manner.

Yaa Dankwa has a developing and increasingly busy Court of Protection practice and is regularly instructed in matters concerning health and welfare decisions. She acts for local authorities and other parties in cases involving capacity, best interests, and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals, bringing a sensitive and measured advocacy style to these matters.

Yaa Dankwa is also instructed in matters involving safeguarding concerns, non-accidental injury, and jurisdictional disputes, and is adept at managing cases requiring careful handling of complex and often competing expert evidence.

In addition to practice at the Bar, Yaa Dankwa is a qualified Family Law Mediator and SEND Mediator, bringing a balanced and pragmatic perspective to disputes and enhancing the ability to identify resolution-focused outcomes where appropriate.

Yaa Dankwa’s excellence has been recognised by the award of Young Barrister of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025, alongside a nomination for Diversity Champion of the Year – Barrister at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026.

Yaa Dankwa serves as Vice Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee of the Bar Council of England and Wales.

Approachable, responsive, and meticulous in preparation, Yaa Dankwa is trusted by instructing solicitors and lay clients alike, including those instructing under the Direct Access scheme, to handle sensitive and high-stakes matters with confidence, care, and authority.

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David was called to the bar in 2023 having qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and as a Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Rights Civil Proceedings) in 2018. His wide ranging expertise covers a broad range of civil practice, including chancery, personal injury and insolvency, together with financial remedy matters. David has an approachable and personable style together with a detailed knowledge of law and procedure.

David sits as a Recorder and a Deputy District Judge.

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Prior to commencing pupillage, Sophia worked as a paralegal at a regional law firm assisting on family matters, including public and private law proceedings. Her role involved conducting client conferences, drafting various documents for Court and undertaking legal research, as necessary.

Sophia was also a student caseworker at Kent Law Clinic during her time at the University of Kent, working on Family and Criminal Law matters. From her time as a paralegal and a student caseworker, Sophia gained thorough experience, which makes her sensitive to the requirements of clients who are dealing with difficult issues.

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Specialising in family law Mika accepts instructions in all areas surrounding family breakdown from domestic abuse and injunctive relief, to arrangements for children, care proceedings and finances on divorce.

Mika is an experienced advocate, whose calming and reassuring approach puts her clients at ease. She has a reputation for being thorough in her preparation with attention to detail. She has strong negotiation skills and always strives to achieve the best outcome for her clients in each individual case. With her practical, no nonsense approach she is often able to encourage her clients to reach constructive and practical solutions.

Mika is particularly noted for her ability to reassure and guide clients in the most challenging and protracted cases. Mika provides a comprehensive service to clients and solicitors alike. Solicitors are particularly appreciative of her quick feedback following hearings and the confidence she instils in her clients.

Mika also accepts instructions direct from the public under the Direct Access Scheme.

Testimonials:

“…you have gone above and beyond… I am very grateful for your persistence and attention to detail… appreciate the way you kept me focused, helped cut through the noise, and guided me toward an outcome that works.” – A client

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Sophie has experience in representing local authorities, guardians and lay parties at all stages of care proceedings and is able to advance her client’s case in a sensitive yet effective way. She has conducted numerous care final hearings and is known for her empathy for her clients and her determination to obtain a good result.

Sophie regularly undertakes hearings in private law children work, including multi-day fact-finding and final welfare hearings.

She has successfully obtained findings in difficult fact-finding hearings with multiple witnesses and is not intimidated by appearing against more senior advocates.

She is known for her ability to put her clients at ease, understand the real issues in the case, give robust advice and advance her client’s case in a calm yet determined manner.

Sophie is developing a financial practice and has proven herself to be an accomplished negotiator at financial dispute resolution hearings.

A Helena Normanton QC Scholar, Sophie studied the bar course at the ICCA, where she achieved a distinction and received multiple awards for obtaining the top results in her cohort.

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Adam read Law at the University of Essex, graduating with a first-class degree in 2021. Following his undergraduate studies, he was awarded a scholarship to study at The City Law School gaining a Merit in Bar Vocational Studies before being called to the bar at the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in October 2022.

Since joining Chambers as pupil in October 2022, he is now developing a busy and broad practice in line with Chambers’ profile. He is regularly instructed in a range of Family and Civil law proceedings, including drafting pleadings and advice, with a particular focus on Children Act matters, applications under the Family Law Act, landlord and tenant disputes, personal injury claims, and general civil litigation. Adam is known for his pragmatic, client-focussed approach and his ability to provide clear advice even in complex or emotionally charged cases.

Before joining Chambers, Adam volunteered at Citizens Advice and, prior to embarking on a career in law, spent a number of years touring North America as a professional musician.

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Since joining chambers, she has acted in a variety of complex matters across the full spectrum of Family Law, both at first instance and on appeal.

Sophie is also accredited to accept instructions on a public access basis.

Aside from her court practice, Sophie recently co-authored a chapter of Resolution’s Spousal Maintenance Handbook.

Prior to joining chambers, Sophie worked as a paralegal in a specialist family law firm where she gained wide-ranging experience in financial remedies and private children law. She also volunteered with the Schools’ Consent Project, where she led workshops for secondary school students focusing on the legal definitions of consent and sexual assault.

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Pietra accepts instructions on a public access basis.

Pietra is recognised for her calm and measured approach, capable of reassuring clients whilst ensuring their needs and wishes are conveyed assertively.

Before joining Chambers, Pietra was a paralegal at LexisNexis, completed an internship at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations in New York, and volunteered for the National Centre For Domestic Violence, as well as for the CEDAW People’s Tribunal.

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Family Law
Daniel’s family practice incorporates both private and public children cases, financial remedies as well as injunctions. Daniel has acted at all stages of family litigation including fact-findings, final hearings and appeals.
Daniel’s private children work began when he provided pro-bono advice and represented litigants-in-person whilst he was completing his professional qualifications.

Civil Law
Daniel also has a broad civil practice and has been instructed to appear in trials and interim applications in a wide range of civil matters including Road Traffic Accidents, Personal injuries, Contracts and Banking.
Prior to starting his pupillage Daniel gained over 4 years’ worth of invaluable experience working as a paralegal in the clinical negligence department of a leading national law firm.

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