Andrew is a partner in the firm and is head of the firms children and family department. He previously worked in local government as a childcare lawyer.
He has been a member of the Law Society Children Panel for over 20 years and deals with all legal matters relating to families and in particular children. He has particular expertise in adoption and care proceedings and is recognised as a leading practitioner and advocate in his field.
Andrew regularly lectures in childcare law and helps in the training of social workers and other professionals in the field. He has also written a number of guides to proceedings for potential clients.
Recent reported cases:
Re W (children) [2010] UKSC12
(acted for successful applicant to the Supreme Court on whether a child should attend court to give evidence)
Please click on link to read article on Leave to Oppose an Adoption - Unhelpful Legislation published in Family Law September 2012
