Called 1982 (Middle Temple)
Silk 2001
The ‘exceptional’ Michael Keehan QC, who is ‘charming in court and very aware of clients ’ needs’, has a child-focused practice
Legal 500 2011
For difficult child law instructions, Michael Keehan QC is 'incredibly skilled but also possesses an easy way with clients'
Legal 500 2010
Michael Keehan QC, the pre-eminent barrister in the Midlands for children matters. His cases often involve medical issues, and sources say that "no client would ever come away feeling under-represented by him."
Chambers & Partners 2010
Background:
Michael has a national reputation as an extremely skilled and experienced advocate who deals with the most difficult child care cases involving complex medical evidence. He is very well regarded for his ability to engage and empathise with his clients. He is well versed in conveying to his clients complicated matters and evidence in clearly understandable terms. He regularly appears in the appellate courts dealing with intricate points of law.
Notable Cases:
Re L (Care: Assessment: Fair Trial) [2002] 2 FLR 730
Re B (Appeal: Lack of Reasons) [2003] 2 FLR 1035 (CA)
Re A (Adoption: Placement Outside Jurisdiction) [2004] 2 FLR 337 (CA)
Re P-B (Placement Order) [2007] 1 FLR 1106 (CA)
Re W (Care: Threshold Criteria) [2007] 2 FLR 98 (CA)
Re F [2007] EWHC AP -v- Vale of Glamorgan & Others [2007] EWCA Civ 1265
Re T (Children: Placement Order) [2008] EWCA 542
Re B (Placement Order) [2008] EWCA Civ 835, [2008] 2 FLR 1404
Birmingham City Council v AG & A [2009] EWHC 3720 (Fam), [2010] 2 FLR 580
Qualifications:
LLB (Hons) Birmingham
Appointments:
Assistant Recorder: 1999
Recorder: 2000
Silk: 2001
Deputy High Court Judge: 2003
Memberships:
Family Law Bar Association
British Agency for Adoption & Fostering
Comments from Directories:
For difficult child law instructions, Michael Keehan QC is 'incredibly skilled but also possesses an easy way with clients'
Legal 500 2010
Michael Keehan QC, the pre-eminent barrister in the Midlands for children matters. His cases often involve medical issues, and sources say that "no client would ever come away feeling under-represented by him."
Chambers & Partners 2010
Michael Keehan QC offers "excellent client care skills, empathy and compassion - a five star service"
Legal 500 2009
a pre-eminent silk in the Midlands region who wins admiration from numerous sources as "an excellent cross-examiner." With his "hard-working approach" and "authoritative manner," he remains the first choice for many seeking advice on care cases.
Chambers & Partners 2009
Michael Keehan QC is extremely' knowledgeable in ancillary relief appeals'.
Legal 500 2008
"just superb for public law family cases - the one you'd want if it was your family," according to one senior source. He sits part-time as a deputy high court judge and has a national profile for shaken baby cases. He also undertakes some private children law cases and ancillary relief work."
Chambers & Partners 2008
universally respected head Michael Keehan QC is a Midlands leader in care cases.
Legal 500 2007
"Regarded as a 'legend in the Midlands" noted as a 'superb' practitioner who is highly respected for his care practice."
Chambers & Partners 2007
"Michael Keehan QC, is universally respected and has a generous approach"
Legal 500 2006
Further Information:
Regular speaker at internal chambers' training events, at chambers' conferences and at national seminars & conferences.
Publications:
Contributing author to Jordan's Family Court Practice ('Red Book') and Jordan's Family Law Precedents Service.
