St John's Buildings

Family - Children, Court of Protection

Natalia is a specialist in children law (both public and private), adult social care and in the Court of Protection.

Natalia undertakes a broad range of public law children work predominantly in the County Court and High Court. Natalia is very experienced in working with vulnerable clients and is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor.

Natalia has been involved in cases involving post adoption contact claims and proportionality of adoption.

In her Private Law practice, Natalia has particular interest in finding of fact hearings and relocation cases (both internal and external) and is seen as an expert in this field by instructing solicitors.

Natalia regularly advises and appears on behalf of public authorities and individuals in relation to health and social care disputes. Natalia’s expertise spans across several areas, such as disputes relating to the provision of care or services under the Care Act 2014, the Children Act 1989 and the Mental Health Act 1983.

Natalia has been involved in some very complex cases involving the use of the inherent jurisdiction to protect vulnerable young adults in particular where questions arise as to whether the individual has capacity and whether the circumstances amount to a Deprivation of Liberty.

Natalia’s practice also encompasses all areas within the Court of Protection. Natalia has particular interest in and is regularly instructed in cases where a finding of fact is necessary before final declarations can be made.

Natalia also receives regular instructions in cases which involve allegations regarding the mismanagement of funds.

Natalia is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and also by hospitals, CCGs, family members and Local Authorities.

Natalia was called to the bar in 2007 and undertook pupillage in Leeds at Parklane Plowden Chambers before joining St John’s Buildings in 2022.