GREGORY HOPEWELL

Gregory is a highly experienced advocate. He has over 29 years’ experience in all aspects of family and civil law.
To instruct Gregory, contact his clerks at clerks@2drj.com or on 070 7936 2613.
Called to the Bar in 1992
Inner Temple
Practice Areas: Family and Civil
PUBLIC LAW:
Acting on behalf of parents and also the Guardian.
My work covers issues of neglect, drug and alcohol, sexual abuse, child trafficking and domestic abuse / violence.
I represent people with functional difficulties and severe mental health issues.
PRIVATE LAW:
I represent parents in respect of the full range of Section 8 proceedings.
Hague Convention hearings.
In addition Schedule 1 Children Act 89 matters.
FINANCIAL RELIEF:
I represent parties and also interveners in proceedings dealing with assets from the modest to substantial.
Prior to being called to the Bar I worked in the City of London dealing with private clients’ investments.
CIVIL:
I represent parties in respect of TLATA Proceedings.
General Civil Proceedings with particular emphasis on Housing and Landlord & Tenant work.
CASES REPORTED:
Medway Council v MI and others (2016) EWFC 74;
R ( on the application of Latchman ) Sec of State for the Home Dept (2004) ALL ER (D) 257 (Nov);
Wakie, Re (2003) EWHC 2107 (Admin);
E v F (1999) 12 WLUK 146;
B v B (Occupation Order) (1998) ALL ER (D) 754;
Fernando and others v Sec of State for the Home Department (1998) Lexis Citation 4312;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Arku (1997) Lexis Citation 5015;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Otusi (1997) Lexis Citation 5011;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Annor (1997) Lexis Citation 5073;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Ang (1997) Lexis Citation 1797;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Martins (1996) Lexis Citation 3499;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Pratt (1996) Lexis Citation 3586;
R v Sec of State for the Home Department ex parte Opadiran (1995) Lexis Citation 4376.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
INNER TEMPLE
FAMILY LAW BAR ASSOCIATION
HOUSING LAW PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION