Family/Children Law: Cross-Border Disputes

Helen Blackburn is an expert in Hague Convention work. She frequently represents clients in international abduction cases and broader Children Act proceedings that concern other jurisdictions.

Helen is formidable in how good and prepared her cases are. Her knowledge is second to none.

Helen is excellent across all boards - when she instructs counsel she will have already thought of all the answers to your queries and her instincts are spot-on.

Helen is extremely professional, helpful, understanding and gets things done in the best of ways.

Helen has proved so knowledgeable and gives me all the time that I need. She always advises me very well and I am very satisfied with her services.

James Netto advises on a wide spectrum of public and private international children matters, including leave to remove and abduction cases. He is highlighted for his expertise on multi-jurisdictional relocations and jurisdictional disputes.

James has truly impressive knowledge and his intuition for international family law is superb. He'll know when something isn't right or if there are steps missing in a process.

James is one of the best people I have ever met. He’s not only great at his profession but also has a kind heart. He helped me get through the hardest time and I am grateful forever.

He is the complete package for a solicitor: a first rate legal mind, clever strategist, thinks of unconventional but effective approaches and gives clients fantastic advice.