4PB

Court of Protection - Vulnerable Adult; International Children Law; Private Children Law; Public Children Law; Arbitration; Private FDR and Early Neutral Evaluation

Rebecca is a formidable advocate, recognised for her intellectual rigour and strategic thinking.  She is a specialist in children law, both private and public, with expertise in legally and factually complex and challenging cases.  She is a good tactician, with a keen forensic eye for detail.  She has represented clients in all levels of court, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and has appeared in many reported cases.

Rebecca is in demand from leading solicitors for her robust yet sensitive approach to private law children cases. She is acutely aware of how hard litigation can be for parents and keeps their concerns at the forefront of her mind at all times. She is vastly experienced in applications for child arrangements, prohibited steps and specific issue orders.  Rebecca is recognised for her skilful handling of disputes arising from assisted reproduction and cases brought under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, appearing in the Court of Appeal in Re G (Children) [2014] EWCA Civ 336.  Rebecca also accepts instructions to act for applicants and respondents in applications for injunctions under the Family Law Act.

Rebecca’s public law practice includes acting for local authorities, parents and children’s guardians and she has appeared in several high-profile reported cases. She has particular expertise in non-accidental injury cases which involve complex medical evidence and in the field of adoption.

Rebecca has considerable experience of abduction cases and applications for return made under the Hague Convention, appearing successfully for both applicants and respondents.

Rebecca has acted for local authorities and parents in the Court of Protection.

Rebecca has written and presented seminars for leading publishers.

Year of Call: 2001 Recorder 2015 Arbitrator 2018

Family Law Bar Association Lincoln’s Inn Resolution Association of Lawyers for Children Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

BA (Hons)(Oxon)