All areas of family law (including Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees proceedings).

Called to the Bar: Admitted as a solicitor in 1982, transferred to Bar in 2001 (Inner Temple).

Family Law Bar Association.

Child concern: prior to transferring to the Bar in 2001 Leonie practiced as a solicitor for 18 years in both Liverpool and Bolton. Following qualification she worked initially in conveyancing and probate before becoming responsible for running branch offices which dealt with the full range of general practice whilst personally practicing exclusively in family law. Leonie is an experienced lecturer and welcomes the opportunity to provide, at solicitors’ request, in-depth and insightful seminars on a wide range of her specialist practice areas.

Bury Grammar School; University of Keele; College of Law, Chester. Qualifications: BA (Hons) law and psychology.