Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters

About

Provided by Crane & Staples

Department Overview

The Public Law Care Team at Crane & Staples have an excellent reputation for handling the most challenging and complex childcare cases in a professional, empathetic yet firm manner. 

The department is headed by Senior Associate Solicitor Sian Churchill. Other solicitors include Senior Associate Janet Martland, and Associate Lilas Kayani.

The team are committed to helping parties reach agreement without the need for contested hearings, where possible. However, if court proceedings are issued, the team have the skills to undertake their own advocacy in care matters, at all levels up to final hearing. They also have an excellent network of reputable barristers to instruct where required. High-level cases often involve the instruction of Silk and renowned medical experts.

Types of Work

Public Law matters at Crane & Staples include complex care cases, often involving:

• Abuse (including sexual abuse)
• Non-accidental injury
• Fabricated or induced illness
• Neglect
• Drug/Alcohol addiction
• Mental health
• Deprivation of Liberty
• Secure Accommodation
• Matters with a criminal crossover

Accreditations

The firm has been Lexcel accredited for 18 years. This is the quality mark of the Law Society.

Everyone in the Family team is a member of Resolution.

Each team member also has individual accreditations, including: Resolution Accredited Specialist, Law Society Children's Panel, Family Law and Family Law (Advanced).