Brian Cantwell

Brian Cantwell trained in social work, latterly working as a practitioner and manager with the Family Court Welfare Service. Freelance since 1995, he has practised in the field of separation and divorce within CAMHS, Family Mediations - a Children’s Support Service, and as the leader of a multi-disciplinary group of experts, preparing Court assessments in high conflict private law cases.

Brian has worked closely with CAFCASS since the agency’s inception, as a consultant on the practice development and in training. Over the past two years he has published regularly in journals such as Family Law and Representing Children.