Kiran Channa

Practice Overview

• Children (Public Law)

  Kiran is regularly instructed in public law proceedings acting for local authorities, parents and children’s guardians in cases involving chronic neglect, fabricated or induced illness, substance misuse and domestic and physical abuse.

   

  Kiran also has experience of acting for prospective special guardians.

• Children (Private Law)

  Kiran has represented clients in cases which involve allegations of domestic abuse, sexual and physical abuse and parental alienation. She also has experience of applications for permission to remove a child from the jurisdiction. 

   

  Kiran has experience of acting on behalf of both parents and r.16.4 guardians.

• Domestic Abuse & Injunctions

  Kiran has experience of representing applicants and respondents in injunction proceedings under the Family Law Act 1996. 

• What the Directories Say

  "Kiran is able to cut through the noise and provide clear and robust advice in what is often a difficult situation. She quickly forms good relationships with clients who trust her advice and welcome her clear advocacy in court." Leading Junior - Legal 500, 2026

  “Kiran is a brilliant and confident advocate. She has impeccable attention to detail, and forms good relationships with clients and other parties alike.” Leading Junior - Legal 500, 2025

• Notable Cases

  Halton Borough Council v A Mother & Ors [2026] EWFC 82

  A Local Authority v The Mother & Ors [2026] EWFC 52 (B)

  London Borough of Tower Hamlets v Simons & Ors [2025] EWFC 432 (B) 

  London Borough of Newham v A Mother & Ors [2024] EWFC 51 (21 July 2023)