Beth

Beth graduated with a Law degree from the University of Plymouth in 2019, before completing her Legal Practice Course and Masters degree at the University of Law in 2020.

Beth has a good understanding of care proceedings having been a paralegal for a year prior to the commencement of her training contract. During this time, Beth represented parents during the pre-proceedings process and continues to do so regularly. Beth now represents parents in court proceedings and can conduct her own advocacy.

Beth prides herself on being empathetic and approachable. She is motivated in getting the best possible outcome for her clients and strives to ensure that her clients feel supported throughout any proceedings.

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Charlotte

A member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, Charlotte specialises in child care law and regularly represents parents and other family members in all stages of public law, from initial Local Authority involvement to court proceedings.

Charlotte also has a wealth of experience dealing with matters involving domestic abuse, regularly receiving referrals from several domestic abuse support agencies.

Charlotte is an approachable and honest lawyer who works tenaciously to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

Charlotte is a strong advocate who regularly receives referrals from various support agencies, local authorities and other lawyers.

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Justin

Justin is an experienced child care lawyer having specialised in child care law throughout his career. Having attended the Guildford College of Law, Justin qualified in 1992 moving to Southampton to set up the child care department in one of the South’s premier law firms becoming a member of the Children Panel in 1997. Justin later went on to set up his own practice before joining Child Law Partnership in February 2013.

Born in Hayes, Justin had the opportunity to travel during his childhood and lived in the United States for a short while, returning to England taking the long way round.

Justin represents parents, children and extended family members in proceedings in all courts whether the Family Proceedings, County or High Court, often receiving referrals from fellow lawyers, CAFCASS and social services, taking instructions direct from children when appropriate. He has experience in complicated care cases involving complex medical issues, as well as dealings with the press and was reported in the leading case on media publication of the details of children in court proceedings.

Justin is recognised as having an empathetic and child centred approach, giving sound and pragmatic advice.

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