Ned Sproston
Call: 2014
Ned Sproston
MPhys (Master of Physics)
PGCE (Secondary Education)
GDL (Distinction)
BPTC (Very Competent)
Lincoln’s Inn
Legal Aid Supplier Number 02FEJ
Contact
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Ned is a Family and Civil practitioner, predominantly practising in the field of Private Children. He receives a significant volume of instructions in contested hearings such as Finding of Fact Hearings and Final Hearings. In addition to this, Ned’s practice also covers Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act cases and, TOLATA. In the civil sphere, Ned takes on Road Traffic Accident cases and other Personal Injury claims. Ned does not generally practice in Public Children cases but will remain with a client under circumstances where a Private case enters the Public Law arena part way through..
Ned is a qualified civil and commercial mediator and is available for instruction in that capacity. Please enquire about this with our clerks if this is a service you might consider.
Reputation
“Never one to shy away from knotty issues, Ned’s forensic and calm approach to complex private law cases is reassuring to clients and practitioners alike. He is always approachable and on-hand to discuss any issue of the case no matter how small. A pleasure to work with" (Partner at Local Firm)
Expertise
Family
Private Children - Over 80% of Ned’s workload covers Private Children matters covering the spectrum of issues. Ned has a reputation as an advocate who is able to quickly get to grips with a trial bundle and separate “the wheat from the chaff”. As a former secondary school teacher, Ned is experienced working with young and/or vulnerable people and is good at helping lay clients consider (and hopefully accept) what can sometimes be difficult truths, in a sensitive manner.
Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act, and TOLATA – A significant minority of Ned’s workload covers these areas of the law and he is happy to accept appropriate instruction accordingly. Ned is very ethically minded and aware of the importance of trying to reach a fair settlement at an early stage if possible.
Civil
Personal Injury – Ned regularly accepts instructions in this area and has found that his background in Physics sometimes comes in handy when trying to analyse and argue the mechanics of a road traffic collision when causation is in dispute.
Ancillary Relief, Schedule 1 Children Act, and TOLATA – A significant minority of Ned’s workload covers these areas of the law and he is happy to accept appropriate instruction accordingly. Ned is very ethically minded and aware of the importance of trying to reach a fair settlement at an early stage if possible.
Clerks
