I am based at Coram Chambers in London but work with clients all over the UK and abroad. I deal with both private and public matters relating to children, and I have a particular expertise in surrogacy, adoption, and alternative families (including where a child or parent identifies as transgender). I regularly appear in the High Court and have acted in a number of reported cases.

A significant portion of my work is with direct access clients, assisting them at every stage of the court proceedings, from advice before an application is made to representation at contested final hearings. I am adept in acting for parents where there are allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, drug misuse, mental health issues, and religious disagreements.

Area of Law

What sort of work do I do?

I can assist on a direct access basis with the following matters:
- childcare arrangements ("custody" and "contact")
- specific issues (such as relocation, choice of schools, circumcision)
- prohibited steps (such as preventing the child being removed from your care)
- parental order applications and proceedings (surrogacy)
- legal parenthood (assisted reproduction)
- non-molestation and occupation injunctions (allegations of domestic violence)
- social services' involvement (including assisting intervenors in public law proceedings)

Who do I work for?

I help parents, grandparents, extended family members, and carers in disputes concerning their children. I have a significant amount of experience acting for LGBTQ+ parents and carers. I also provide written advice on family law to corporate clients, such as fertility clinics.

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