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Family/Children Law
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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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKThe firm is very collaborative, approachable and good at what it does.
Family/Children Law respondentUKI am very impressed by the firm's quick and efficient responses in what is indeed a very complex case involving emotional and legal issues
Family/Children Law respondentUKPenningtons has a very strong culture of hard-work, is really client focused and its solicitors really care about the work.
Family/Children Law respondentUKPenningtons Manches Cooper is a really solid team throughout with no weak link.
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Band 2 
Band 2 Anna Worwood
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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKAnna 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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKAnna 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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Band 3 
Band 3 Linzi Bull
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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKLinzi 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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Band 3 
Band 3 Tammy Knox
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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKTammy 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.
Family/Children Law respondentUKShe is great at what she does; I have no hesitation recommending her.
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Ranked Individuals at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP (3)
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Anna Worwood
Family/Children Law
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Family/Children Law
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Family/Children Law
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