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Alex is an apprentice paralegal in our Portsmouth office, who supports the Solicitors will all aspects of their case work.
Alex regularly represents clients at Public Law Outline meetings and is committed to ensuring clients feel supported throughout. Alex is known for her friendly and empathetic approach.
Camilla specialises in representing parents in care proceedings from the initial involvement with social services to court proceedings. Camilla obtained her law degree and then completed her Legal Practice Course at Bournemouth University. Camilla prides herself on her supportive and empathetic approach towards clients.
Steph completed her qualification with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in 2012 and is currently in the process of completing a portfolio of work in order to be recognised as a Fellow.
Steph has worked with local law firms since leaving college aged 18 and now specialises in Family Law. She has experience in dealing with private law matters such as divorce and child arrangements however she is now focusing her attention on dealing with public law matters i.e. care proceedings. Steph represents parents and other family members within care proceedings brought by Local Authorities. Steph also represents clients during the pre-proceedings process (known as PLO).
Steph strives to keep her clients updated at all times throughout their case so that they understand what is happening and why. She is empathetic and approachable and will always do what she can to try and achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.
Henry is a paralegal based in our Southampton office, but meeting with clients across all of our offices. Henry covers case work matters including protective injunctions, private children act matters, and other legal aid matters. Henry can assist with initial advice before or in ongoing proceedings and advocacy.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws at City University in London Henry began working for a private family firm in central London. There he became the sole fee earner on an ever-growing number of family matters while gaining daily advocating experience. Now, Henry thoroughly enjoys his role with Child Law Partnership and the opportunity to manage, progress and complete his own cases. Henry prides himself on his empathetic approach, while remaining pragmatic and direct.
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.
Elizabeth is a highly experienced child care lawyer having specialised in child care law throughout her career, spanning a 20 year period now.
Liz represents children, parents and other family members in proceedings in all Courts whether the Family Proceedings, County or High Court, often receiving referrals from other lawyers, CAFCASS and social services. She is also experienced in taking instructions directly from children when appropriate and does so in a sensitive way.
Liz prides herself as having an empathetic and child centred approach, giving sound and pragmatic advice in a way that is clear to understand, often cutting straight through what can seem a frightening and confusing time.
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.
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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