England - South East • Private client

Venters Solicitors

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Focusing on advocacy and litigation in relation to children proceedings, the ‘efficient, proactive and dynamic’ team at Venters Solicitors regularly advises local authorities and vulnerable clients on care proceedings, contact disputes and cases involving allegations of parental alienation. Co-heading the team is London-based Andrea Dawkins and founder of the firm June Venters KC, who is based in Reigate; Venters is a Resolution-accredited specialist and often acts in cases involving children in the family and criminal courts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Overall the company works as a team, is exceptionally welcoming, friendly yet professional at all times. Regular meetings with all professionals and clients to ensure all options are being explored. Staff are very observant and sensitive. They have measures in place to ensure inclusion initiatives are followed thoroughly and naturally.’
  • ‘They have a strong presence and good availability for clients in the southeast. You are treated with kindness and respect even as a Legal Aid client. The empathic approach and honesty makes you feel taken care of from the outset.’
  • ‘They give the sense that they genuinely want to take care of you. They understand that it's a scary process and they take the time to listen to you and manage your hopes and expectations realistically.’
  • ‘Lauren Naismith and her team are outstanding members. Their quality of service and responsiveness makes you feel like you are their only clients. They inspire confidence, are supportive and caring. Lauren Naismith goes above and beyond all expectations, she takes the time to listen, research, collaborates with other professionals and then gives you accurate and sound advice. She puts your thoughts and wishes at the centre of discussions and always talks and treats you with respect. Lauren Naismith has positively changed my attitude and preconceptions of solicitors and legal procedures.’
  • 'Venters work together as a cohesive team to give their clients an unparalleled service.'
  • ‘Reena Patel is hard-working and really goes above and beyond for her clients. Reena is an expert at dealing with the complexities of representing a local authority as she is at representing a parent. Reena is knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to work with. Ailsa Kirkham is a compassionate solicitor who is excellent at helping those that require additional support.’
  • ‘The team is efficient, proactive and dynamic. They stand out in their field in respect of understanding the needs of the client. They understand the priorities and expectations of the local authority that they represent. Venters communicates clearly and often and understand that this is vital for the maintenance of a good relationship.’
  • ‘The individuals that I work with at Venters communicate clearly and provide regular progress updates. Lauren Naismith and Reena Patel are exceptional and proactive communicators. They are responsive and advise on the best course of action. They are positive and calm and focus on solutions rather than the difficulties that need to be overcome. They have our trust.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

June Venters KC, Andrea Dawkins

Other key lawyers

Lauren Naismith, Reena Patel, Ailsa Kirkham