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Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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Dawson Cornwell have such a great level of experience and expertise in the most complex of cases.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKThe solicitors I work with at Dawson Cornwell are incredibly knowledgeable in public law and there is a wealth of experience within the department.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKDawson Cornwell is a big specialist team with strength and depth across the board.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKThe strength of this team of lawyers lies in their deeply human approach: genuine dedication; great listening and understanding skills; and compassionate support, free of prejudice.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Charlotte Image-Flower
Charlotte Image-Flower specialises in public children law. She regularly handles child care proceedings and has particular strength in cases involving domestic violence allegations as well as complex mental health concerns.
Charlotte Image-Flower is a go-to for children law and vulnerable clients who need someone sensitive. She is a star who is only going to rise.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKCharlotte Image-Flower is bright, determined and absolutely stellar.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKCharlotte goes the extra mile for her clients, even in the smallest of cases, and is extremely thorough in her case preparation.
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Band 2 Hilka Hollmann
Hilka Hollmann is noted for her expertise in child welfare issues and often represents children in care proceedings. She also has specialist experience in surrogacy as well as domestic and cross-border adoption matters. Hilka Hollmann is a dedicated solicitor who fights for her client and explores every angle.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKHilka Hollmann is a highly experienced senior solicitor, eminently able to run the most serious family law cases.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondentUKHilka is a pillar of the family law community. Her legal knowledge is impressive, she's very wise and she leaves no stone unturned.
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Ranked Individuals at Dawson Cornwell (2)
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Charlotte Image-Flower
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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