Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
UK-wide
3 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ravi Mahey
UK 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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UK
Practice Areas
Ravi Mahey is a Director of Child Care at Cartwright King Solicitors. She is a Solicitor-Advocate and specialises and litigates in all areas of children law, in particular public law cases where she acts for children themselves through their guardians, in addition to representing parents in adoption and child abduction matters. She has developed a niche specialism in acting for cases involving forced marriages, abandoned spouses, honour based violence, and FGM. She has also been involved in a number of complex medical cases involving allegations of ‘baby shaking’, non-accidental injuries, attempted murder and factitious illness syndrome. Ravi has been instrumental in running a variety of pro bono clinics, collaborating with Women's Aid, Fathers Groups, MENCAP, the national FGM clinic, working alongside FORWARD and Infringement. Ravi has over 18 years’ experience in child law and has been a member of the Children Panel since 2011.
Career
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (2014 - 2023)
Cartwright King Solicitors (2024-Present)
Professional Memberships
Member of The Law Society Children Panel
Member of Resolution
Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children
Associate Member of Nagalro
Executive Council Member of Sikhs in Law
Charity Trustee for Not Beyond Redemption
Mentor for Women High Up
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters - UK-wide
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Ravi Mahey is a solicitor advocate who has notable expertise across a range of public law matters, including care proceedings and adoption. She frequently represents both children and parents in matters that involve sensitive cultural aspects or complex medical evidence.
DEI Champions - UK-wide
Spotlight
Individual Editorial
Ravi Mahey is a children law specialist who is known for her abilities regarding forced marriage, honour-based violence and FGM. She is active on both legal aid and pro bono work and is a promoter of better understanding of the affects of neurodiversity and poverty on children.
Strengths
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Ravi Mahey has exceptional professionalism and empathy, and she is very good with clients who are neurodiverse.
Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRavi is very good with neurodiverse clients and makes sure we communicate well with such clients. She doesn't give clients false hope: she has exceptional professionalism and empathy.
DEI ChampionsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRavi is a go-to solicitor in forced marriage protection work. She has a vast amount of experience in dealing with difficult cases. Judges love her because they know she will go above and beyond.
DEI ChampionsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRavi is a powerhouse who fights relentlessly for her clients. She finds ways forward and finds solutions that escape everyone else. She’s creative and inspirational.
DEI ChampionsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRavi is a brilliant lawyer who speaks publicly about issues facing clients.
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