Department profile
Hunters

Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy

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Hunters

Rankings

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Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Hunters has an excellent reputation for children law and in those cases with cross-border elements. The firm's practitioners are experts in proceedings brought under the Hague Convention as well as child abduction matters concerning non-Hague jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • I cannot believe how incredibly professional, empathetic and knowledgeable Hunters are. The team have total clarity in their arguments, and are calm, professional and caring.

    Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
  • Hunters are very able to give clear, accurate and timely legal advice on complex issues. It is very practical advice and the firm is very agile in the court environment.

    Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
  • The lawyers are all really good international family lawyers.

    Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Amy Rowe
    Band 1Amy Rowe

    Amy Rowe

    Amy Rowe is highly respected for her handling of international children law. She is impressively adept at cross-border relocation and abduction matters, and her expertise also includes international adoption and surrogacy work.

    • Amy Rowe knows the law inside out, is super hard-working and is very clever. It's a real pleasure to be instructed by her because she's just so good.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
    • Amy is an excellent solicitor who clearly takes huge pride in her work. She has excellent legal knowledge and is practical and focused on solutions.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
    • Amy is not only an expert in her field but she provides a very high level of client service. Her advice and judgement is sound and she navigates the complexities of cross-border cases with ease.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
  • Band 3Olivia Piercy
    Band 3Olivia Piercy

    Olivia Piercy

    Olivia Piercy regularly handles international disputes, including Hague Convention proceedings and cross-border child arrangements that involve concerns over child welfare.

    • Olivia has vast experience. She's charming, personable and an exceptionally able practitioner.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
    • She is very inspiring as a person and as a lawyer. She is passionate about family law, earns trust from her clients and is highly respected by lawyers and judges alike.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK
    • Olivia Piercy is amazing to work with. She has fantastic subject matter knowledge, installs a sense of complete confidence, and is thoughtful and considered in her delivery.

      Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Hunters (2)

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    Amy Rowe

    Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy

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    Olivia Piercy

    Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy

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