The International Family Law Group LLP‘s children team advises on a range of domestic and international matters, including child abductions, relocations, and intercountry adoption. Helen Blackburn is highly regarded for her expertise in international child law, and James Netto has broadened the team’s scope to include surrogacy and modern family issues. Agata Osińska specialises in financial children’s cases and supports families through mediation. Rosa Schofield handles disputes involving domestic abuse, and Georgina Huse advises on cross-border parental disputes. Sarah Cornes left the practice in December 2024, while Natalie Sutherland and Kate Stovold have recently joined the firm.
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- ‘Rosa Schofield dealt with my case with the utmost professionalism and compassion. In what was an incredibly stressful and overwhelming time for me, I found Rosa to be personable and passionate about ensuring the outcome was child-focused. Her steadfast commitment to my case and her exceptional knowledge of family law inevitably resulted in a positive outcome.’
- ‘Helen Blackburn approaches all her cases with a mixture of scientific precision, deep understanding of the law, and compassion for children. She is definitely the most committed children's lawyer that I have ever met in the UK. Would not think of going anywhere else.’
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Helen Blackburn; James Netto; Rosa Schofield; Agata Osińska; Georgina Huse; Annie Boxer; Natalie Sutherland; Kate Stovold