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The Family and Childcare Department deals with all aspects of Family Law, representing parents, children, other family members and interveners who are based in the UK and worldwide, in proceedings across England & Wales in all levels of Court from Magistrates right the way up to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Our representation includes neurodivergent clients, vulnerable clients, those with learning difficulties, ethnic minority backgrounds and foreign nationals. We have particular strength and specialities in Complex Care proceedings involving non-accidental injuries (NAI), sexual abuse, Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII), and cases where there are concurrent criminal proceedings. We are also regularly instructed in complex Private Law children proceedings where the child or children are separately represented through a Cafcass Children’s Guardian. We offer services to both private paying and legal aid clients in the following areas of law: Public Law Children (involvement with Social Services), Private Law Children Advice, Matrimonial & Relationship Advice and Domestic Abuse & Personal Protection.
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The family and childcare team at GT Stewart offers expertise across a wide spectrum of public law matters concerning children. The team represents parents, guardians and other parties in complex care proceedings, as well as advising on surrogacy and adoption cases.
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The team are amazing and supportive.
GT Stewart has very high-quality solicitors. All of the solicitors I've worked with are incredibly competent.
The firm is responsive and client-focused.
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Max Konarek advises clients on public care proceedings concerning an array of serious issues, including non-accidental injury, fabricated illness and even child death.
Max Konarek is a very accomplished and dedicated child care lawyer and a talented advocate.
Max is one of the strongest solicitors I deal with. He's a formidable force.
Max has superb judgement. He is able to guide the client through complex legal minefields to achieve an exceptional outcome that requires a committed and thoughtful approach.
Ryan Booth represents clients in public child care proceedings, including non-accidental injury cases, alongside advising on special guardianship and adoption orders.
He's a solicitor I'd really rate. He is really robust, really forthright and he will make sure his clients get the best outcome they can.
He is absolutely brilliant. The care and attention that Ryan gives to his clients and their cases is astounding. It’s rare to find a solicitor who is so effective, efficient and also kind.
Ryan Booth is an outstanding solicitor particularly notable for his work representing children.
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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