Provided by Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Duncan Lewis’ nationwide Family & Child Care department are experts in the full range of public law child care matters. The department offers representation in all aspects of family and child care law, including care proceedings, deprivation of liberty, culturally complex cases, forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and international child abduction.
Our team regularly represent parents, family members and children (through their guardian) in cases involving serious allegations of non-accidental injury and factitious illnesses, sexual abuse, and also assist in cases where a child has passed away due to alleged harm.
Many of the clients represented by our team are extremely vulnerable, including those with mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and victims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
Our award-winning team includes Solicitor Advocates and Law Society Children Panel members, many of whom are also members of the Association of Lawyers for Children and Resolution. Collectively, our team has a significant following of Cafcass guardians and we are proud to be one of the most instructed firms in London by Casfcass.
Duncan Lewis is one of only a select number of firms that are on the International Child Abduction & Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list.
In 2024, our Family and Child Care department were crowned Team of the Year at the Family Law Awards.
Provided by Chambers
Duncan Lewis has a reputable family practice which garners praise for its public children law expertise. The department has experience in care proceedings involving mental health issues and FGM, among other complex matters, and is bolstered by additional strength in deprivation of liberty cases. The firm's lawyers frequently act on behalf of vulnerable clients as well as guardians.
Provided by Chambers
The team's legal advice is always excellent and leads to safe and positive outcomes for children.
They have an excellent standard of client care and are responsive and on the ball.
Duncan Lewis combine the key components of professionalism, excellent client care and intellectual rigour to represent the best interests of their clients.
Duncan Lewis provide excellent advice, are proactive and champion their clients. It is a supportive and knowledgeable firm.
Duncan Lewis provide an exceptionally high standard of service to their clients and to the barristers they work with. Each case is meticulously prepared with the client at its heart.
The team's legal advice is always excellent and leads to safe and positive outcomes for children.
They have an excellent standard of client care and are responsive and on the ball.
Duncan Lewis combine the key components of professionalism, excellent client care and intellectual rigour to represent the best interests of their clients.
Duncan Lewis provide excellent advice, are proactive and champion their clients. It is a supportive and knowledgeable firm.
Duncan Lewis provide an exceptionally high standard of service to their clients and to the barristers they work with. Each case is meticulously prepared with the client at its heart.
Provided by Chambers
Emine Mehmet is brilliant. She's always well prepared and addresses the judge fluently.
Emine is a go-to solicitor to represent children in complex child abuse cases. She is able to represent them and their guardian with skill and sensitivity.
Emine Mehmet is an exceptional lawyer. She is one of the most dedicated, hard-working solicitors. She has a sharp legal mind and is entirely focused on achieving the very best for her clients.
Provided by Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Adeeba Naseem
Amanda Willmore
Emily Wright
Emily Reed
Head of Department
Forida Hakim
Jane Wilson
Jenine Abdo
Julie McNamara
Kathy Walker
Krina Parmar
Head of Department
Laila Bhunnoo
Mandeep Kaur Benning
Meena Kumari
Rupinder Jagdev
Sarah Peart
Sophie Burchett
Sophie Fernando
Sophie Rayment