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Ruth Cabeza

Ruth Cabeza

Position

Ruth is a specialist family law practitioner who has been at forefront of developments in adoption and surrogacy case law, she is also an expert in the field of international abduction.

Ruth is a forceful and robust practitioner in court. Her breadth and depth of knowledge and experience across all fields of family law, enables Ruth to provide clients with a clear view on case direction and strategy, whilst also taking into account the emotional context of each case which can often provide the key to unlocking how a matter will be best progressed.

Ruth’s specialities include: international adoption, international surrogacy, international abduction, complex care cases – particularly cases involving overseas placements and/or non-accidental injury, medical treatment orders and financial remedy.

Career

Called 1998

Memberships

Fellow of International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers International Academy of Family Lawyers FLBA ALC South Eastern Circuit

Education

University of Kent (1996 LLB (Hons) upper second class

Mentions

London Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

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Ruth Cabeza –Harcourt Chambers ‘Ruth is a straightforward advocate. Her experience speaks volumes, and she is an expert in cross-border disputes.’