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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.
Public Law matters at Crane & Staples include complex care cases, often involving:
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).
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The care department at Crane & Staples go over and above for their clients. The team have very good legal knowledge and prepare their cases thoroughly, giving realistic advice from an early stage.
They are aware of their clients' particular needs and the challenges they face. This helps them give realistic and practical advice and good legal strategy.
Crane & Staples has exceptional solicitors at all levels and can handle anything children public law related.
Crane & Staples is an excellent team of people who are intelligent, hard-working and committed to achieving the best possible outcome.
The care department at Crane & Staples go over and above for their clients. The team have very good legal knowledge and prepare their cases thoroughly, giving realistic advice from an early stage.
They are aware of their clients' particular needs and the challenges they face. This helps them give realistic and practical advice and good legal strategy.
Crane & Staples has exceptional solicitors at all levels and can handle anything children public law related.
Crane & Staples is an excellent team of people who are intelligent, hard-working and committed to achieving the best possible outcome.
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Janet Martland acts on behalf of both parents and children in care proceedings and has particular expertise in matters involving concern around drug and alcohol abuse.
Janet Martland is a great solicitor.
Janet is exceptional in her advice to us. She is always willing to be flexible to meet clients' needs and put clients at ease.
Janet has always gone above and beyond for me. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Lilas Kayani has wide-ranging experience within both public and private law children matters. She is noted for her expertise representing parents in complex care proceedings.
Lilas Kayani is the epitome of professionalism, delivering outstanding results with precision and effectiveness.
Lilas is absolutely fantastic. She has an excellent, down-to-earth, clear and reliable approach to the client.
Lilas is a very astute and competent lawyer whose approach to client care is impeccable.
Sian Churchill is head of the public law care team. She is recognised for her expertise representing parents and other family members in very complex cases involving such issues as sexual abuse, drug misuse and neglect.
Sian Churchill is an exceptional legal professional, balancing intelligence and a passionate dedication to her clients.
Sian has brilliant legal acumen and excellent knowledge.
Sian's judgement of when to push and when to pause in a case is unparalleled. I am continually amazed by her ability to get the best results from unpromising starting points.
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Janet Martland
Lilas Kayani
Sian Churchill
Head of Department