Family.

Called 2001; Lincoln’s Inn; Droop Scholarship Award, Lincoln’s Inn 2001.

Family Law Bar Association.

Specialises in public child law, private child law and Family Act 1996 proceedings. Experience has mainly been gained representing parents and family members in both public and private child law proceedings. Practice involves appearing in the Family Proceedings Court, County Court and the High Court. In public child law matters Miss Thomas is usually instructed to represent parents or family members in child care and adoption proceedings. In private law matters Miss Thomas is familiar with the full range of s8, Children Act 1989 applications including Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps applications dealing with such matters as change of name and removal from the jurisdiction. Family Law Act 1996 proceedings also fall within Miss Thomas’ field of practice and she is experienced in dealing with non-molestation applications, committal proceedings and occupation orders.

Sheffield City Polytechnic (LLB Hons); University of Central Lancashire (LLM).