Family/Children Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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Freeths has a strong bench of family practitioners who frequently advise on private children law, including contentious Children Act proceedings and very sensitive disputes with allegations of abuse and coercive control within families. It also offers strength in matters pertaining to surrogacy.
Strengths
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"They have a very good team with all levels of solicitors to handle everything from the most complex issues to straightforward cases in a sensible and commercial manner."
"Freeths is conscious of providing value for their clients, without cutting corners. Fee discussions are always open and realistic and tailored to each individual case."
"They are absolute experts and provide excellent client service."
"The team is excellent - not only knowledgeable but a real support too."
"They have a very good team with all levels of solicitors to handle everything from the most complex issues to straightforward cases in a sensible and commercial manner."
"Freeths is conscious of providing value for their clients, without cutting corners. Fee discussions are always open and realistic and tailored to each individual case."
"They are absolute experts and provide excellent client service."
"The team is excellent - not only knowledgeable but a real support too."
Notable Practitioners
Charlotte Coyle is a family law practitioner with a specialist focus on surrogacy work. She frequently advises intended parents on parental order applications and other matters relating to surrogacy, particularly at an international level.
"Charlotte's persistence and desire to find the best outcome for our family has helped smooth a very difficult path."
"Charlotte has a calm, methodical manner, clients love her and she is extremely bright."
"A great lawyer who is sensible, on the ball and commercially astute"
"Charlotte is incredibly efficient, has a calming influence and befriends clients very well."
Fiona Wilson has over 30 years' experience as a family law practitioner. She frequently advises on disputes concerning leave to remove and child welfare issues such as domestic abuse or mental health concerns.
"A font of knowledge and experience and a safe pair of hands for every case, no matter how complex or difficult."
"Fiona is really patient with anxious clients and has an absolutely brilliant knowledge of the law based on her experience. She is a class act."
"Fiona was a pillar of strength and knowledge throughout my case."