About
William has specialised in the law relating to children, with an emphasis on all aspects of public law, since 1997.
He represents Local Authorities, parents, children, and other family members at all levels of court and has wide experience of cases involving serious physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
He regularly represents parents with mental health/personality/addiction difficulties and mothers themselves subject to care proceedings.
“I instructed William Metaxa for a very vulnerable client and found his dedication to the case exemplary and a credit to his hard working nature. He is a very knowledgeable barrister and prepares detailed and clear documentation for the court and, through his advocacy is able to comprehensively set out the client’s position in a persuasive manner. He is an exceptional barrister.” – Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Experience
William has wide experience of cases involving serious physical, emotional and sexual abuse. He regularly represents parents with mental health/personality/addiction difficulties and mothers themselves subject to care proceedings.William also has extensive experience of representing parents in complex private law cases.In addition, he has presented lectures and seminars to Local Authority social workers.
Practice Areas
Public Law Children
Private Law Children
Languages
French (Conversational)
German (Conversational)
Czech (Conversational)
Education and Professional Memberships
Magdalene College, Cambridge University; Exhibition and MA in History INSEAD; MBA.
Family Law Bar Association
Middle Temple
Testimonials
“I instructed William Metaxa for a very vulnerable client and found his dedication to the case exemplary and a credit to his hard working nature. He is a very knowledgeable barrister and prepares detailed and clear documentation for the court and, through his advocacy is able to comprehensively set out the client’s position in a persuasive manner. He is an exceptional barrister.”
– Duncan Lewis Solicitors