Family/Children Law: Cross-Border Disputes
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The team at Freemans Solicitors has notable strength in handling international disputes concerning children. Areas of expertise for the firm include wardships, relocation, international abduction and cross-border enforcement of child arrangements orders. The firm also advises on domestic private children law including complex disputes regarding child arrangement orders.
Strengths
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"They demonstrate extensive knowledge in the subject matter. The wider team is knowledgeable and committed to providing an outstanding service."
"The Freemans family team is wonderful to work with, supportive, easy to get hold of and always happy to help."
"Freemans demonstrated extensive knowledge in the subject matter, thoroughly presented all potential outcomes and empathetically considered my position and emotions."
"They demonstrate extensive knowledge in the subject matter. The wider team is knowledgeable and committed to providing an outstanding service."
"The Freemans family team is wonderful to work with, supportive, easy to get hold of and always happy to help."
"Freemans demonstrated extensive knowledge in the subject matter, thoroughly presented all potential outcomes and empathetically considered my position and emotions."
Notable Practitioners
Nina Hansen is head of the family team at Freemans and pre-eminent children law expert. She has extensive experience, particularly in international children law, including abduction cases and relocation disputes.
"Nina's understanding of case law and regulations is incredibly good. She is one of the biggest names in children law in London and in the UK."
"Since day one, Nina treated my case with utmost respect and empathy, keeping me informed every step of the way. I am extremely thankful to have chosen her as my solicitor and cannot praise her enough."
"There isn't an area of children law that Nina is not an expert in. She is a superb lawyer."
"Nina is a remarkable and very well established practitioner, whose experience is second to none. She has a wide ranging ability in all international cases, including relocation."
"Nina Hansen is the best international abduction lawyer. You can really see her tactical moves and experience shine through in how she tackles those earlier stages in abduction cases."
Laura Coyle is a well-respected practitioner known for her experience in complex international children matters. She is particularly skilled at handling Hague Convention cases and other matters concerning child abduction and relocation.
"Laura's dedication and work-ethic are phenomenal. If you are looking for a hard-working solicitor you would have to look no further."
"Laura is tenacious and very motivated about reaching the best possible outcome for the client - she is such a dedicated lawyer."
"Laura has a formidable intellect, is resourceful and there is no cloth of case that is too difficult or too high for her. She is a force to be reckoned with."
"Laura will absolutely fight her clients' corner - they know when she is on their side they will have the best chance possible."
Andriana Syrimis is building an excellent reputation as a family law practitioner, particularly in the children law space. Her cross-border expertise includes Hague Convention proceedings, wardships and international relocations.
"Andriana is always thinking of strategy in how to obtain the best result for her client."
"Andriana is very formidable lawyer. She impresses me."
Marianna Michaelides has experience of handling a wide spectrum of private children law matters, particularly those involving international issues. She is routinely called upon to advise clients on international relocation applications.
"Marianna is an exemplary international solicitor who shows exceptional understanding of the legalities surrounding surrogacy arrangements."
"Marianna works with breath-taking speed. You couldn't ask for a more diligent, efficient solicitor."
"She is strategic with an encyclopaedic knowledge of international children law."