
Rachael Parkhouse
Barrister
Practice overview
Rachael joined KBG Chambers in August 2026.
Rachael is a highly regarded family law barrister with a distinguished practice across all aspects of family law. Instructions are accepted in all areas of public law children and private law children. Rachael has a reputation for her effective court room manor with particular attention to detail and her analytical skills.
Rachael is known for her commitment to her client and her passion to ensure fairness. She is empathic with exceptional cross examination skills. Rachael has undertaken vulnerable witness training with the FLBA.
Professional Memberships
• Member of the Western Circuit.
• Member of the Western Circuit Woman’s Forum.
• FLBA joint chair for Devon and Cornwall.
• FLBA respectful working mentor.
• Representative for Devon Local Family Justice Board.
• Rachael is a mentor for Inner Temple.
Training
Rachael has the additional training:
• Vulnerable Witness Training.
• Inner Temple Mentor Scheme: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training.
• FLBA respectful working mentor training.
Rachael has organised a number of successful seminars. If you are interested in any training / seminars, please contact the Clerks. Rachael is happy to tailor make seminars for any particular need.
Expertise
Children (Public Law)
Rachael specialises in contentious care proceedings. She is often instructed in complex finding of fact hearings involving non-accidental injuries, allegations of physical and sexual abuse, fabricated induced illness, neglect and domestic abuse.
Recent published cases:
A Local Authority v A & Ors [2025] EWFC 295 (B) – This case highlights the importance of expert evidence and the interplay with assessments being conducted pending a finding of fact hearing
Children (Private Law)
Rachael accepts instructions in children disputes and has an interest in cases involving intractable contact disputes, aliening behaviour cases, domestic abuse and coercive, controlling behaviour. She accepts instructions involving relocation and cases involving the appointment of 16.4 guardians.
Associated news & insights
Rachael Parkhouse joins KBG Chambers
KBG Chambers is delighted to announce that Rachael Parkhouse will be joining Chambers on 5 August 2026. Rachael is a…
News | August 4, 2026
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