Ian McArdle
Barrister

Ian has worked in family law for around 15 years, firstly as a solicitor for 10 years before transferring to the Bar.

During Ian’s time as a Solicitor, he practised as both a criminal solicitor and a family law solicitor and was a member of the Law Society Children Panel from 2013 until he transferred to the Bar.

During his time in practice, Ian has built vast experience in all aspects of children’s law and adopts a straight-talking, strategic yet compassionate and empathetic approach towards his work.

Alongside Ian’s practice as a barrister, he is undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Legal Practice, akin to a PhD, in which he is researching Parental Alienation in the Family Justice System.

Having been immersed in the topic of Parental Alienation for a number of years, Ian is highly knowledgeable about the concept and how the Family Court should approach cases in which Parental Alienation is alleged.

Ian writes regularly on the topic and has given talks to a number of groups on the subject, including professionals, charities and the public.

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