3PB Direct

I regularly appear in complex public and private children matters representing local authorities, children (through their Guardian), parents and extended family members, including grandparents.

Legal Expertise

I have experience in family cases during all the different elements of court matters from the First Appointment to Final Hearing. Such cases have involved emergency contested hearings (EPO, ICO, interim residence and contact); placement applications and applications to revoke placement orders; suspected NAI, related risk assessments, fact finds; chronic neglect; sexual abuse including rape and incest; violence, threats to kill, domestic abuse, injunctions; drug and/or alcohol addiction; s38(6) applications; complex DNA evidence including in respect of identical twins; implacable hostility and change of residence; removal from the jurisdiction and internal relocation and contact arrangements; wardship; Brussels II Revised and related transfer between Member States issues (Article 15) and a variety of experts.

I’ve worked with a broad spectrum of clients including those with mental health, learning disability and resulting capacity issues which have on occasions necessitated instructions via the Official Solicitor.

I’m also able to assist in ancillary relief negotiations, divorce and claims under the Trusts of Land and Trustees Act 1996 and I’ve had experience of FDAs, FDRs and final hearings on ancillary relief matters.

I’ve got experience in family cases during all the different elements of court matters from the First Appointment to Final Hearing. Such cases have involved emergency contested hearings (EPO, ICO, interim residence and contact); placement applications and applications to revoke placement orders; suspected NAI, related risk assessments, fact finds; chronic neglect; sexual abuse including rape and incest; violence, threats to kill, domestic abuse, injunctions; drug and/or alcohol addiction; s38(6) applications; complex DNA evidence including in respect of identical twins; implacable hostility and change of residence; removal from the jurisdiction and internal relocation and contact arrangements; wardship; Brussels II Revised and related transfer between Member States issues (Article 15) and a variety of experts.

I’ve worked with a broad spectrum of clients including those with mental health, learning disability and resulting capacity issues which have on occasions necessitated instructions via the Official Solicitor.

I’m able to assist in ancillary relief negotiations, divorce and claims under the Trusts of Land and Trustees Act 1996 and I’ve had experience of FDAs, FDRs and final hearings on ancillary relief matters.

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