Abigail is an expert in challenging cases concerning alleged sexual and physical abuse. She is well known for her authorship of a frequently used text on learning disabilities. ‘Abigail is amazing, everyone listens to her. She is fantastic’.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Abigail has considerable experience of complex care proceedings in which she represents local authorities, parents and children.

Abigail continues to be highly ranked in Chambers UK and in The Legal 500 guide. She is noted for her articulate and eloquent advocacy and for being calm under pressure and unflappable on her feet. She is caring with clients and has considerable skills in dealing with clients with learning difficulties and mental health issues.

She often appears in challenging cases concerning alleged physical or sexual abuse, from the fact-finding hearing through to the final hearing. For example, recent cases have concerned alleged non-accidental head injury, fractures, bruising, bite marks, scalding, poisoning and FII. She is experienced in care proceedings involving cross-border issues (alleged trafficking, placement of a child outside the UK, issues of habitual residence) and accepts instructions in contested placement and adoption proceedings.

In 2019 Abigail was appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First–tier Tribunal (Health Education and Social Care Chamber), ticketed to the Mental Health Jurisdiction. She is an accredited trainer on the FLBA’s Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Programme.

Abigail is the Chair of the Regional FLBA.

Directory Quotes

Abigail is an expert in challenging cases concerning alleged sexual and physical abuse. She is well known for her authorship of a frequently used text on learning disabilities. ‘Abigail is amazing, everyone listens to her. She is fantastic’.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Children

Abigail is a brilliant barrister. She is completely respected by every tribunal she appears in front of and you can tell judges listen to what she says. She is articulate, intelligent, unflappable, civil to the opposition and caring with clients.”

The Legal 500 2024, Family: Children and Domestic Violence

Abigail is very approachable with an excellent knowledge of the law.’ ‘She provides commercial, realistic advice to clients.’ ‘Abigail is always well prepared and is a safe pair of hands for complex children public law matters.’ “

Chambers UK 2023, Family: Children

Abigail is always well-prepared and always calm. She is at her best when cross-examining vulnerable lay parties.”

The Legal 500 2023, Family & Children Law

Abigail is hard-working and thorough in her preparation. She made what was a complicated case almost straightforward. Abigail absolutely nails her briefs and is very diligent.”

Chambers UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

Abigail has strength all-round. She has particular skills in dealing with clients with learning difficulties and mental health issues.”

Legal 500 2022, Child law

She is very good – well liked and respected.”

Chambers UK 2021, Family/Matrimonial

Very patient and great empathy with clients with learning disabilities and disadvantaged adults.”

Legal 500 2021, Family & Children Law

Seminars & Events

  • Appointments:

    • Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health jurisdiction) 2019
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA Hons (Oxon), LLM (University of East Anglia)
    • Formerly: lecturer in family and property law 1993 – 1998.
  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Association of Lawyers for Children
    • Western Circuit
  • Abigail Bond is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.