Vince Beckworth

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Vince started his legal career in 1992 as a Solicitor’s clerk in Derby, becoming a freelance Police Station Representative in 2002 whilst studying for his law degree. Vince qualified as a Solicitor in 2008, where he specialised in criminal defence before moving on to focus solely on child care proceedings. Vince joined Banner Jones in 2019 and has since taken over as the head of the department following the retirement of the current head in 2021. Due to the complex and often contentious nature of Child Care Proceedings, it can be important to have experience on your side. Vince is experienced in representing: Children in Care Proceedings through their Children’s Guardian, as well as children directly when separate representation is necessary. Parents, Grandparents and other family members in Care Proceedings. Individuals who have been invited to intervene in Care Proceedings. Parties in applications for Adoption Orders. Both parents and children in disputes concerning residence, contact arrangements for children, adoption, prohibited steps and specific issues. He regularly advises and assists in relation to Child Protection Conferences and Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings and with other Social Care queries. Vince provides his clients with a straight talking yet professional approach to best represent the interests of his clients. Vince is also a member of the Accredited Law Society Children Panel. Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer Vince has once again been named Recommended Laywer in the prestigious Legal 500 for 2025. Some comments from Legal 500 research include: 'Extremely good with the client and can quickly put them at ease in stressful situations’ 'Exceptional' 'Vince Beckworth is exceptional in his commitment to his clients and to ensuring that they have the best advice and support available. His advice always seems to me to be client and child focused and very empathetic towards his clients who often face difficult and emotionally challenging decision making in relation to the future care and welfare of their children.’ 'Vince Beckworth leads the equally busy care proceedings team where he is highly regarded for his representation of parents, family members and interveners in children’s care proceedings.' Notable reported cases Vince has been involved in: X And Y (Delay: Professional Conduct of Expert) (Rev 1) [2019] EWHC B9 (Fam) (11 March 2019)) Derbyshire County Council v SH [2015] EWFC B102 (16 June 2015) W (Care Proceedings: Jurisdiction) [2017] EWFC B1 (17 January 2017)

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 410043

  • Based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • Licensed for 18 years

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Vince started his legal career in 1992 as a Solicitor’s clerk in Derby, becoming a freelance Police Station Representative in 2002 whilst studying for his law degree. Vince qualified as a Solicitor in 2008, where he specialised in criminal defence before moving on to focus solely on child care proceedings. Vince joined Banner Jones in 2019 and has since taken over as the head of the department following the retirement of the current head in 2021. Due to the complex and often contentious nature of Child Care Proceedings, it can be important to have experience on your side. Vince is experienced in representing: Children in Care Proceedings through their Children’s Guardian, as well as children directly when separate representation is necessary. Parents, Grandparents and other family members in Care Proceedings. Individuals who have been invited to intervene in Care Proceedings. Parties in applications for Adoption Orders. Both parents and children in disputes concerning residence, contact arrangements for children, adoption, prohibited steps and specific issues. He regularly advises and assists in relation to Child Protection Conferences and Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings and with other Social Care queries. Vince provides his clients with a straight talking yet professional approach to best represent the interests of his clients. Vince is also a member of the Accredited Law Society Children Panel. Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer Vince has once again been named Recommended Laywer in the prestigious Legal 500 for 2025. Some comments from Legal 500 research include: 'Extremely good with the client and can quickly put them at ease in stressful situations’ 'Exceptional' 'Vince Beckworth is exceptional in his commitment to his clients and to ensuring that they have the best advice and support available. His advice always seems to me to be client and child focused and very empathetic towards his clients who often face difficult and emotionally challenging decision making in relation to the future care and welfare of their children.’ 'Vince Beckworth leads the equally busy care proceedings team where he is highly regarded for his representation of parents, family members and interveners in children’s care proceedings.' Notable reported cases Vince has been involved in: X And Y (Delay: Professional Conduct of Expert) (Rev 1) [2019] EWHC B9 (Fam) (11 March 2019)) Derbyshire County Council v SH [2015] EWFC B102 (16 June 2015) W (Care Proceedings: Jurisdiction) [2017] EWFC B1 (17 January 2017)

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 410043

  • Based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
  • Licensed for 18 years

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  • Banner Jones Solicitors

    Employee

    Until December 2019

  • Banner Jones Limited

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until February 2020

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

2-4 Marsden Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1JY

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Banner Jones has been a very professional and supportive solicitors through a difficult time in my personal life. Could not recommend their services enough

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Mr Vince Beckworth and his colleagues were extremely helpful and informative. Many thanks for all their help.

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Was represented by Vince Beckworth and Sarah White. During my family law case I found it very stressful and they were amazing, honest and very much to the point. I imagine I was a difficult client at times however they were extremely patient and supportive during a very stressful time. I would not hesitate to use them again and would recommend them to anyone. Vince told me from the start how to approach my case, I followed his advice to the letter and got the outcome I wanted. All I can say is thank you.

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