Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters

Stephensons garners recognition for its strong work in public children law, advising all parties to proceedings including children, parents and local authorities. The team offers expertise on complex issues such as fabricated illness and non-accidental injury, as well as cases where criminal activity is alleged. It can also assist with matters concerning adoption and international abduction.

"There is a real strength and depth in the firm, extending from the senior partners to paralegals and executives. They are well organised, available and incredibly efficient."

"The firm has an excellent grasp of the issues involved in very complex child protection matters."

"Stephensons deals with life-changing work on a daily basis which is highly sensitive and pressurised. They go the extra mile on each and every case."

"Stephensons is always my go-to as I know someone will always be able to assist me, even at extremely short notice. The advocates at Stephensons are all excellent and experienced professionals."

"Stephensons have always provided exceptional service. They bring excellent knowledge and skills which have assisted greatly in achieving the right and safest outcomes."

Jackie Price is a Manchester-based partner who stands out for her work in public children law. She represents parents, children and local authorities in care proceedings as well as cases where deprivation of liberty comes into play. "Jackie is well respected in care proceedings, always advises clients well and leaves no stone left unturned." "Jackie is very good with people, from professionals to lay clients. She knows what she is doing and is very experienced." "Jackie is always on top of every development in a case, reacts to changes immediately and does what is required before it needs to be done." "Jackie is a strong advocate for children in care cases. She is always up to date with case law and has a pragmatic and child-focused mindset."

Rachel Benett is developing an excellent reputation as children's lawyer, with wide experience in public law. Her work includes adoption and abduction cases as well as care proceedings. "Rachel is a child-centred lawyer who is legally astute and always makes herself available. She is a great advocate." "Rachel is a rising star who is absolutely fantastic." "Rachel is really supportive with clients, gives good practical advice and makes them feel safeguarded within what can be a very stressful process." "Rachel has a really good legal brain and always presents the documentation excellently. You always know she will prepare a case properly and forensically."