Professional Overview
Specialises in public law children proceedings, representing parents, children and family members involved in care proceedings brought by local authorities. She also has significant expertise in private children disputes, domestic abuse, divorce, financial remedy proceedings and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA).
Represented clients in complex and sensitive cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury, domestic abuse, neglect, substance misuse, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and international elements. She regularly appears in the Family Court and works closely with leading counsel and experts to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Experience and Background
- Admitted as a solicitor: 15/09/05
- Qualifications such as LLB, LPC, SQE, admissions – LLB
Skills and Approach
- Key strengths such as negotiation, advocacy, client care – advocacy, supporting vulnerable clients, attention to detail, calm, practical and compassionate approach, providing clear, honest advice, ensuring clients understand every stage of the legal process while feeling supported throughout their case. also supervises and mentors junior members of the team, helping to maintain the high standards of advocacy and client care for which National Legal Service is known an experienced advocate who regularly represents clients in hearings across the Family Court, providing continuity of representation wherever possible.
Achievements
- Accreditations – an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and a Resolution Accredited Specialist in Private Children Law and Domestic Abuse
- Professional memberships such as Law Society or Resolution – see above
Reported cases – J & Ors (Children: interim removal) [2023] EWCA, Prospective Adopters v LB Ealing & Ors [2023] EWFC 294 (B), XY Twins inflicted injury [2024] EWFC 413 (B)