Christie is a family law specialist accepting instructions across the spectrum of private family law, including financial remedies, private children work, child maintenance appeals, TLATA, and applications under the Family Law Act 1996. She has experience representing clients from first to final hearing at all levels up to and including the High Court.
Christie joined Chambers in October 2023 after completing her pupillage under the supervision of Rachel Spicer, Kyra Cornwall and Ben Wooldridge. During pupillage, Christie assisted on a number of high value financial remedy cases, including in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. She regularly undertook bank account analyses, reviewing disclosure and preparing court documents.
Christie is a contributor to the Financial Remedies Journal, in which she provides summaries of recent cases of interest. Alongside her practice, she also delivers seminars and lectures to firms across the country.
In addition to her work in chambers, she continues to regularly undertake pro bono work with Advocate, and the Islington Legal Advice Clinic. In 2024, she received a nomination for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the year and was featured in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales.
Financial Remedies
Christie accepts instructions across the full breadth of family finance proceedings, including matrimonial finance, maintenance pending suit, LSPO, enforcement, variations, and applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989. She has experience appearing in the High Court in her own right and accepts instructions in both court and Private FDRs.
Christie has experience in acting for LGBTQIA+ clients and accepts instructions in cohabitation and civil partnership proceedings. She also acts for interested third parties such as parties’ parents.
Private Law Children
Christie accepts instructions in all aspects of private law children proceedings, including contact disputes, internal and international relocation, issues with parental responsibility, and allegations of abuse and alienation.
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Outside of work Christie enjoys playing and watching football. She is an avid theatre-goer and enjoys travelling and road trips in her Renault Kangoo Micro Camper.