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Specialist areas
Care Proceedings
Child Arrangements
Domestic Violence
Adoption and Special Guardianship
Profile
Samuel undertakes work in Public and Private Children Law and Family Law Act matters and has represented Local Authorities, parents, Children’s Guardians and Grandparents. Samuel’s practice includes cases involving:
• Domestic Violence
• Cases involving alcohol and drug misuse, including cases allocated to the FDAC Court
• Mental health
• Neglect
• Special guardianship
• Adoption
• Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders
• Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders
• Appeals
Background
Prior to joining Senate House Chambers, Samuel served five years in the British Army as an Ammunition Technician, a specialist in explosives, bomb disposal and all types of ammunition. As a No. 2 Advanced Explosive Operator, he was the first line of management for junior soldiers and second in command within a bomb disposal team, on emergency response to counter terrorism. During this time, Samuel was deployed on numerous international operations, including the United States, Belize and multiple tours of Afghanistan.
Education
Nottingham Law School, Barrister’s Training Course
Nottingham Trent University, LLB Law
Memberships
Family Law Bar Association
The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
Testimonials
“Mr Arksey shows incredible attention to detail, he is methodical and a perfectionist”.
“Hugely impressive in advocacy and demeanour”.