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Hilka Hollmann
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Lawyers profile | UK 2026: Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy, Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
Hilka Hollmann
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy

UK-wide

1 Years Ranked

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Band 2

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters

UK-wide

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Hilka Hollmann

UK

Practice Areas

Partner known for her expertise in international and domestic adoptions, surrogacy and alternative families, cases involving the relocation and international movement of children, abductions, jurisdictional disputes, and complex care proceedings, often involving cross-border issues, and the most serious allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injuries, factitious illness and radicalisation, with concurrent criminal investigations/proceedings.

Career

A former journalist, throughout her legal career, Hilka has practised children and family law, has been involved in many reported and high-profile cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal which have shaped English adoption and surrogacy law. She joined Dawson Cornwell as a partner in February 2023, having previously been a partner and head of department at other prominent firms specialising in children law.

Professional Memberships

Resolution accredited adoption and child abduction specialist and on the Law Society’s Children Panel; trustee for Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB); member of the Association of Lawyers for Children; Coram BAAF – the British Adoption and Fostering Organisation; the International Bar Association (IBA); the Child Abduction Lawyers’ Association; and Resolution.

Chambers Review

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

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Band 1
Individual Editorial

Hilka Hollmann has a wealth of expertise in cross-border disputes concerning children. She is well known for representing parents in relocation disputes and international abduction cases, as well as matters pertaining to international adoption and surrogacy.

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Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters - UK-wide

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Band 2
Individual Editorial
Hilka Hollmann is noted for her expertise in child welfare issues and often represents children in care proceedings. She also has specialist experience in surrogacy as well as domestic and cross-border adoption matters.
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Strengths

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Hilka is a fountain of knowledge on international surrogacy issues. She is an exceptional lawyer and doesn't take a bad point.

Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Hilka is a very capable advocate who is pragmatic, very bright and a pleasant solicitor.

Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Hilka Hollmann achieves good outcomes for her clients.

Family/Children Law: International Abduction, Adoption and Surrogacy respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Hilka Hollmann is a dedicated solicitor who fights for her client and explores every angle.

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Hilka Hollmann is a highly experienced senior solicitor, eminently able to run the most serious family law cases.

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Hilka is a pillar of the family law community. Her legal knowledge is impressive, she's very wise and she leaves no stone unturned.

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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