Angela has experience of dealing with a variety of cases at all levels up to and including the High Court. Due to the nature of the issues involved Angela is happy to advise on an urgent basis and to undertake advisory and drafting work in short timescales where required.
Following a busy six month secondment to the Child Care Legal Departments of two Local Authorities (2012), Angela has developed a real understanding of the Public Law process as a whole. She is now regularly instructed by Local Authorities, parents and Guardians and has experience of dealing with cases involving emotional and physical abuse, neglect, substance misuse, non accidental injury and sexual abuse. She has experience of dealing with clients with learning difficulties and has acted for the Official Solicitor.
Angela has a broad experience of Private Law applications relating to children which range from the most straight forward matters to the most significant. Angela has conducted cases involving injuries to children, allegations of sexual abuse and serious domestic violence. She is regularly instructed to represent parents, family members and Guardians.
She prides herself on being an approachable and sympathetic advocate who is able to offer sensible, realistic and practical advice to clients. She is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.