Sharon Love

Year of Call: 1997

Sharon is a family law specialist covering all aspects of proceedings relating to children, including private law disputes and international law.

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FAMILY LAW: CHILDREN'S LAW

Overview

Sharon has expertise in the following:

  • complex, non-accidental injuries
  • fabricated or induced illness
  • child sexual abuse including inter-generational abuse
  • chronic abuse and neglect
  • concurrent criminal and care proceedings
  • children cases with an international element including child abduction.
  • children cases involving immigration issues
  • forced marriage, honour killing and female genital mutilation
  • parents with mental health difficulties and mental health problems
  • Court of Protection

Notable Cases

Recently involved in an FGM case where the mother wished to remove her child and reside in Egypt. Awaiting judgment.

Re S (A Child: Care Order) [2014] EWHC 529 (Fam)

A local authority v DS [2012] EWHC 1442 (Fam)

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‘A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ by Gerwyn Wise out now

The Garden Court Crime Team is pleased to announce that 'A Practical Guide to the law in relation to Gang Evidence and Drill Lyrics in Criminal Proceedings’ written by Gerwyn Wise is out now.

Friday 16 Jan 2026

Seán Binder acquitted of all charges in court in Greece

Gráinne Mellon of Garden Court Chambers, led by Ed Fitzgerald KC, was instructed on the international and European elements of Sean’s case, and on his domestic regulatory appeal, respectively by Tessa Gregory of Leigh Day, and Andrew Katzen of Hickman and Rose LLP.

Friday 16 Jan 2026

Housing Allocation and Homelessness Law & Practice (LexisNexis 7th ed. 2025) out now

Garden Court's Liz Davies KC, Connor Johnston, Nick Bano and Matthew Ahluwalia, and co-author HHJ Jan Luba KC (retired), are pleased to announce that Housing Allocation and Homelessness: Law and Practice (LexisNexis 7th edition 2025) is now available to purchase.

Monday 12 Jan 2026

Home Office loses appeal against Upper Tribunal decision quashing refusal of indefinite leave to enter

The respondent, Ms Kone, was represented by Patrick Lewis of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Stefan Vnuk of Coram Children's Legal Centre.

Monday 12 Jan 2026

Sarah Hemingway instructed in Tranche 3 of the Undercover Policing Inquiry

The Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) has heard from witness Baroness Doreen Lawrence as part of Tranche 3 (Phase 1). Sarah Hemingway acted as Counsel to the Inquiry at the hearing held on 20 November 2025.

Thursday 8 Jan 2026

Lawyers Who Care Essay Competition

If you're a care experienced aspiring lawyer, check out the Lawyers Who Care essay competition and you could win yourself paid work experience or a mini pupillage.

Wednesday 24 Dec 2025

Publications

A local authority v DS: an invitation to judicially review the legal services

Professional Memberships

  • Family Law Bar Association
  • CAFOD

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