Kai

Kai qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2024 having over 5 years of experience working in Family and Child law.

Kai specialises in Child Law and represents clients both in pre-proceedings and court proceedings. Kai is also experienced in, but not limited to, domestic abuse injunctions, child abductions, private child proceedings, and financial remedy proceedings.

Kai is working towards Children Law accreditation so that he can also represent children in public care proceedings.

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Jasmine

Jasmine graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a Law degree in 2022. She joined the firm as a Paralegal in the summer of 2023 and began her Solicitor Apprenticeship in January 2026, with the aim of qualifying as a solicitor in 2028.
 
Jasmine works within the Care Proceedings team, mainly across the Guildford and Portsmouth offices, assisting on a wide range of cases involving children and families.
 
Jasmine is approachable, compassionate, and committed to supporting clients throughout proceedings, while working towards the best possible outcome for them and their families.

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Alex

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.

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Katie

Katie is an aspiring solicitor who assists the lawyers at Child Law Partnership with all aspects of their case work.

Katie is one of the first points of contact at the firm and renowned for her warm, friendly and helpful attitude. Katie is based at the Basingstoke office and predominantly supports the Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire teams.

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Camilla

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.

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Hannah

I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2020 and have worked in family law since 2015. I have a background in all areas of family law and now specialise in child care law. I have also previously worked at a Local Authority, so have an understanding of their processes and procedures.

I represent parents and family members within care proceedings initiated by Local Authorities. I have represented clients who are vulnerable, have learning difficulties and are victims of domestic abuse.

I am able to provide honest and carefully considered advice on all aspects of a client’s case, often at a highly emotive and stressful time.

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Steph

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.

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Henry

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.

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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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Emily

Emily has practised Child Law for in excess of 20 years and specialises in all aspects of care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship, deprivation of liberty of children, and adoption. Emily has a broad client base and is highly regarded for her work across Surrey, Kent and West Sussex. Emily applies a dedicated and “no nonsense” approach to her clients and her work, whilst also recognising the difficulties many families face and the need for empathy and understanding.

Emily qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and has been an accredited Member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 2009. A great number of Emily’s clients are recommended to her by both parents and professionals.

Emily has extensive experience of representing teenagers and older children in the most difficult of circumstances. Emily is an experienced court advocate and has considerable experience of many complex cases to include Non-Accidental Injury where there are concurrent criminal proceedings and Fabricated and Induced Illness cases.

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