Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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Russell-Cooke possesses noted expertise in public children law matters, with experience representing both children and parents in highly complex cases. The team's expertise includes serious safeguarding issues relating to fabricated illness, forced marriage, child sexual exploitation and deprivation of liberty. The firm also has an established reputation in the area of international surrogacy and adoption.
Strengths
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"They are the best childcare solicitors I have worked with - their junior solicitors provide really good back-up to their more experienced team members."
"The team is highly experienced, knowledgeable and skilled at all levels from partner down. They are responsive and helpful when contacted and proactive when problems arise."
"They are the best childcare solicitors I have worked with - their junior solicitors provide really good back-up to their more experienced team members."
"The team is highly experienced, knowledgeable and skilled at all levels from partner down. They are responsive and helpful when contacted and proactive when problems arise."
Notable Practitioners
Consultant Samantha Littleis highlighted as a leading figure in public children work, with expertise particularly in representing children in care proceedings. Her experience also covers adoption, surrogacy and fertility issues.
"Her client management is excellent and her attention to detail is really impressive."
"There is nothing Samantha does not know about public law children work. She is the go-to solicitor in this space."
"She is fearless, unflappable and a really strong advocate. Just exceptional."
"Samantha Little is one of the best solicitors I know and an absolute joy to work with. Her judgement and analysis are excellent; she has a lovely demeanour and clients love working with her."
Sarah Richardson is renowned for her work in public children law, which covers a wide spectrum of matters including care proceedings, non-accidental injury cases and adoption disputes. She has further experience in cases with multi-jurisdictional aspects and those with parallel criminal proceedings.
"Sarah has exceptional empathy with the client, providing humane reassurance and support whilst also making them understand the reality of their situation."
"Sarah is incredibly collaborative and a powerful force in deeply complex and difficult cases. She is a great presence to have on a case."
"Sarah Richardson brings a lot of energy to cases and is really good with clients and in court."
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