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Family/Children Law - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

The family team at Penningtons Manches Cooper fields a wide range of expertise in private children law, including both domestic and cross-border cases. Lawyers in the group represent clients in disputes regarding child relocation and leave to remove as well as high-conflict Children Act proceedings following divorce and separation. The firm is adept at managing sensitive cases that involve abuse allegations or children with behavioural and mental health difficulties.

Strengths

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Its lawyers treat clients with real care and compassion; they put the clients first, are very responsive and work quickly to resolve issues.

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The firm is very collaborative, approachable and good at what it does.

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I am very impressed by the firm's quick and efficient responses in what is indeed a very complex case involving emotional and legal issues

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Penningtons has a very strong culture of hard-work, is really client focused and its solicitors really care about the work.

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Penningtons Manches Cooper is a really solid team throughout with no weak link.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anna Worwood
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Anna Worwood
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Anna Worwood handles a range of sensitive child-related disputes, including both domestic and cross-border cases. She has notable experience in matters where abuse or criminal activity are alleged.

Anna Worwood is phenomenal to work with. She really cares, has an extensive legal knowledge and is up to date with all domestic abuse issues that impact clients.

Anna Worwood is one of the most experienced children lawyers in London. No one knows how to get through the really difficult matters better than her.

Anna is brilliant with clients and clients really trust her. She is just very good at enabling her clients voice to get across in the best way.

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Linzi Bull
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Linzi Bull
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Linzi Bull specialises in advising modern families and particularly parents from the LGBTQ+ community. She fields expertise in areas such as surrogacy and fertility law as well as advising on Children Act disputes between same-sex couples.

Linzi does a lot of work in modern families and surrogacy, and she is extremely knowledgeable.

Linzi delivers sound, pertinent advice and her knowledge of the law is outstanding. A very professional individual, she blends this with a natural ability to show empathy and humour when needed.

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Tammy Knox
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Tammy Knox
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Tammy Knox represents children as well as parents in contested Children Act proceedings, including complex cases where there are associated criminal or abuse allegations. She also often takes on cross-border relocation matters.

Tammy is an extremely knowledgeable children lawyer. She has gained excellent experience in niche cases, has great technical knowledge and is highly attuned to all potential issues in a case.

Tammy Knox is a standout for her knowledge and expertise in children law and for her manner with clients, as she can put people at ease.

She is great at what she does; I have no hesitation recommending her.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Anna Worwood
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Anna Worwood
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Linzi Bull
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Linzi Bull
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Tammy Knox
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Tammy Knox
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