Deborah has vast experience gained over many years in private practice of representing parents in Children Act proceedings and parties engaged in financial remedy proceedings. She is known for her forensic approach to detail, her meticulous preparation and tenacity in achieving the best possible results. She regards representation of direct access clients as a unique privilege and works closely with them every step of the way, ensuring that they feel supported. This is especially important when the other party has solicitors.

Area of Law

What sort of work do I do?

All forms of private law disputes relating to children, with particular specialism in fact finding hearings and cases where there are allegations of domestic abuse/coercive and controlling behaviour
Financial remedy proceedings from FDA to final hearing, including private FDRs and appeals
I can provide early evaluation of your case if proceedings are contemplated or if you are the respondent, and advise in relation to merits, next steps and offers
I can advise on and attend mediations and arbitrations as well as provide ‘one off’ advice and/representation at round table meetings and pre-hearing meetings
I am able to travel nation wide

Who do I work for?

Parents and concerned family members
Parties who are divorcing or have separated
Parties involved in Court of Protection proceedings and concerned relatives

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