England - North West • Private client
Watson Ramsbottom
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Coercive control issues form the cornerstone of the practice at Watson Ramsbottom, with near unparalleled activity in domestic, mental and sexual abuse cases, as well as stalking, forced marriage and honour-based violence cases. The department is also active in a wide range of public and private children cases, many with an international element. Respected in the market as a ‘recognised expert in domestic abuse and coercive control’ cases, Rachel Horman-Brown’s national practice has seen her act before the Court of Appeal and Royal Courts of Justice, particularly in mandates involving domestic abuse and stalking. Beyond her work in coercive control cases, Stephanie Pollitt has considerable expertise in matters involving the deprivation of liberty and human rights violations, while Sophia Isa is principally noted for her acumen in private children act proceedings, forced marriage, and female gender mutilation mandates. The firm also had a busy year of recruitment, with six practitioners arriving by the close of 2022.
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'Very strong team with experienced practitioners in domestic abuse, forced marriage and private law children. National reputation for the domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking work they undertake.’
‘Rachel Horman-Brown is a recognised expert in domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, cyberstalking cases. Committed to representing survivors of domestic abuse. Knowledgeable, practical and empathetic.
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