Yolanda Pemberton

Yolanda specialises in complex public law children representing local authorities, parents, and children through their guardian. These cases involve serious injuries to, and/or death of children, fabricated and/or induced illness, non-accidental injury, attempted suffocation, sexual abuse (including subject child as victim and perpetrator), concealed pregnancy, radicalisation, child trafficking, modern day slavery and exploitation, and adoption breakdowns. These cases require forensic consideration of complex medical evidence which is often considered alongside concurrent criminal proceedings. Yolanda is adept at dealing with vulnerable clients suffering with a variety of cognitive impairments, learning difficulties and/or mental health issues, distilling complex information into an easily accessible format. She is meticulous in her application of the law to the facts of her cases and in her preparation, being able to quickly and expertly get to the core of any dispute. Yolanda is known to be uncompromising in her approach for her client, ensuring they receive the best and most robust representation. Yolanda has experience before all levels of the judiciary, including the Court of Appeal. Notable cases include Birmingham City Council v M & Ors [2023] EWHC 3312 (Fam), Birmingham City Council v CD & Ors [2023] EWHC 748 (Fam), Re A (Care Proceedings: Reopening of Fact Finding) [2023] EWFC 137, Re AA (Re Children Act 1989) [2023] EWFC 278 (B) and X Borough Council v Mum & Ors [2024] EWFC 442 (B).

Called 2002 Lincoln's Inn.

West Midlands Family Law Bar Association; FLBA; ALC.