Samuel Marks

Samuel Marks is a barrister at New Court Chambers in London, specializing in family law. He joined the chambers in January 2022 after successfully completing his pupillage.14

Professional Background

Samuel accepts instructions in all areas of family law, with a particular focus on:

• Public and private children law
• Applications under the Family Law Act 1996

He has represented various parties in family law cases, including local authorities, parents, special guardians, and children's guardians.12 Samuel has experience in cases involving serious allegations, such as sexual abuse, and has appeared before different levels of tribunals, including Magistrates, the High Court, and the Court of Appeal.1

Education and Qualifications

Samuel's educational background includes:

• BA in Classics from the University of Oxford
• MA in History of War from King's College London
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from the University of Law
• Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) from BPP13

During his legal studies, Samuel excelled in mooting competitions and received the highest mark in the Family Law module in his BPTC cohort.1

Professional Memberships

Samuel is a member of several professional organizations, including:

• Family Law Bar Association
• Human Rights Lawyers Association
• Young Legal Aid Lawyers
• Resolutions
• Justice1

Additional Experience

Prior to his pupillage, Samuel gained valuable experience working with pro bono organizations and charities, such as Advocate, the City of London Appeals clinic, and IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice).1

Samuel Marks is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a Data Controller, with the registration number A9014218.1 His professional profile can be found on LinkedIn under the username samuel-marks-935727a6.3