Family/Children Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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0203 440 8000About
Provided by TV Edwards LLP
We are recognised for excellence in all areas of family law. We are commended as leaders in the field of public law children cases; whilst somewhat unusually also housing a prominent matrimonial practice acting for clients in complex and high-value financial remedy cases.The team excels in representing high profile and international individuals with significant wealth, whilst totally committed to delivering the same quality service to its legally aided clients. Our lawyers prioritise combining notable expertise with clarity and compassion so clients are exceptionally well supported. The department has 10 children law accredited lawyers, three lawyers are Resolution accredited specialists (private children, child abduction, complex financial and property matters and domestic abuse), and an accredited specialist in family law (advanced).
Sarah Inchley joined the team in 2023 bringing a wealth of experience in representing parents in children law cases, most notably abduction and relocation cases.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum of family law, including: adoption, child abduction, child arrangements, child protection/care proceedings, cohabitation, divorce, financial remedies, FGM, forced marriage, surrogacy and fertility, and pre and post nuptial agreements.
Recent highlights include:
- Anest Mathias’s reported case Re C (‘Parental Alienation’)
- Hannah Perry acting pro bono in Griffiths v Tickle & Ors [2021] shortlisted for case of the year at the Family Law Awards 2022
Chambers Review
TV Edwards has an experienced team of lawyers advising on all aspects of children law. The firm frequently represents vulnerable parents as well as children in highly sensitive proceedings requiring assessment of abuse allegations and complex medical evidence. It also offers expertise in international adoption, surrogacy and abduction cases.
Strengths
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"They had a very good understanding of the complex issues at play and my lawyer was always on hand to help."
"They provide high-quality representation and have a strong family team."
"TV Edwards has a strong reputation and expertise in the field of children law. They can handle all types of cases."
"They had a very good understanding of the complex issues at play and my lawyer was always on hand to help."
"They provide high-quality representation and have a strong family team."
"TV Edwards has a strong reputation and expertise in the field of children law. They can handle all types of cases."
Notable Practitioners
Anest Mathias is an experienced family lawyer who is a noted expert in modern family structures. She is well respected for her knowledge of issues related to surrogacy and fertility law.
"Anest is a specialist in modern family and surrogacy work and is very committed to her clients. She has tremendous patience."
"She has a fabulous manner with clients, making sure they feel heard and valued."
"Her knowledge of fertility law is unparalleled. She is technically brilliant and experienced in this area of law."
"Anest is incredibly dedicated, works very hard and doesn't leave a stone unturned."
Sarah Inchley has extensive experience practising both public and private children law. She has particular expertise in international children cases involving abduction and adoption.
"Sarah is a really standout lawyer who gives clients a voice in difficult proceedings and empowers them to keep going."
"In a highly complex case, Sarah has shown herself to be strategic throughout. She has shown excellent judgement and has an invaluable level of experience to deal with matters as they arise."
"Sarah is extremely detailed in her approach to cases and looks at them from all angles. She is very motivated to achieve good outcomes for clients."