LAWYER PROFILE
Maria Kitsiou

Maria Kitsiou

UK 2026

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About

Provided by Osbornes Law

Practice Areas

Maria is a partner in the Family Department and head of Domestic Children.

Maria joined Osbornes in 2001 and is an experienced solicitor specialising in public and private children work. Maria advises clients on resolving disputes in relation to their children. She also represents parents, family members, children and Children’s Guardians in public law proceedings. Maria has extensive experience conducting complex cases involving non-accidental injuries to children, physical and sexual abuse allegations, and parental alienation.

Maria is known for her child-focused approach to cases, professional client care skills, and experience in representing vulnerable clients.

Professional Memberships

Maria is an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel.

Maria is a member of:

Resolution

Association of Lawyers for Children

Women in Family Law

London Children’s Lawyers Association

Personal

When Maria is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family (mainly watching her sons play football!) and travelling.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Maria Kitsiou represents parents, children and guardians in a range of public law matters including those with allegations of abuse, non-accidental injury and parental alienation. She is head of the firm's domestic children team.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Known for her personable manner, Maria is an excellent advocate in children cases.

    Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Maria is extremely diligent and gives very sensible advice.

    Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Maria is an excellent family solicitor. She manages to build a good rapport with her clients while also giving fair and realistic advice.

    Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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