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Dawson Cornwell is a pre-eminent firm for international disputes concerning children, including leave to remove and international abduction cases relating to jurisdictions around the world. The team also has expertise in cross-border matters relating to surrogacy and adoption agreements.
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There is a genuine desire to get the best outcome for the client, and the solicitors, while realistic, are always prepared to go above and beyond and think outside the box to secure the best outcome.
Dawson Cornwell is a true specialist in the international abduction field. The team are extremely knowledgeable. Many of its members are cross-qualified and bring a valuable international perspective.
They demonstrate remarkable empathy and clear communication throughout challenging situations, ensuring clients always feel supported and informed.
It's a team of thorough, committed and very knowledgeable lawyers.
The service is outstanding.
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Naomi Angell is a renowned practitioner in the market with a wealth of experience in cross-border family cases. She has a depth of knowledge in issues relating to surrogacy and adoption, as well as matters in which immigration status is a factor.
She is hugely knowledgeable and the doyenne of adoption, with a vast amount of experience in adoptions and surrogacies, with and without an international element.
Naomi is a leader in the field of international adoption.
Naomi's knowledge in the field of international adoption is second to none. I know if I refer a client to her they will get the best.
Carolina Marín Pedreño has a wealth of international expertise including leave to remove matters and cross-border abduction cases. As a native Spanish speaker who is dual-qualified in Spain and England and Wales, she frequently advises clients on cases concerning Spain and Latin American jurisdictions.
Carolina is an extremely impressive individual. She is smart, her advice is always spot-on and she is fantastic with clients.
Carolina is excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and deeply cares for the client. She thinks outside the box and overall is a real pleasure to work with.
Carolina Marín Pedreño is brilliant at what she does and gets results.
Hilka Hollmann has a wealth of expertise in cross-border disputes concerning children. She is well known for representing parents in relocation disputes and international abduction cases, as well as matters pertaining to international adoption and surrogacy.
Hilka is a fountain of knowledge on international surrogacy issues. She is an exceptional lawyer and doesn't take a bad point.
Hilka is a very capable advocate who is pragmatic, very bright and a pleasant solicitor.
Hilka Hollmann achieves good outcomes for her clients.
Sulema Jahangir advises on a huge range of cross-border disputes, including relocation and abduction cases, wardship disputes and forced marriage orders. She is especially notable for her experience in matters involving Pakistani family law and is qualified as an Advocate of the High Courts in Pakistan.
Sulema is very experienced and incredible to work with. She has an incredible legal brain and is tactically very astute.
Sulema is an excellent solicitor. She is extremely robust and knowledgeable.
Sulema Jahangir radiates warmth and genuine care in every interaction. Her kindness and professionalism shines through.
Forum Shah's family law practice involves considerable focus on international child law disputes. She assists clients with regard to child relocation and abduction to jurisdictions around the world including those in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Forum is excellent. She's very hard-working and committed.
Forum is a complete standout and knows exactly how to run a case. She's incredible in international law.
Forum Shah is a strategic litigator who is extremely passionate about her job and gives realistic advice.
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy
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