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.’
- 'Rosa Schofield is already a complete star and will continue to quickly rise through the ranks. Absolutely a partner of the future. Clients and counsel adore her for her impeccable client management, complete dedication and passion for all of her clients and cases, and clear, comprehensive advice.'
‘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.’
‘Across-the-board specialists in international family law, with exceptional expertise in child abduction, cross-border jurisdictional disputes, relocation and other aspects of international child law. Remarkable strength from the partners to the paralegals.’
- 'Georgina Huse is an exceptionally talented associate solicitor, building a thriving practice in international family law. She has a steely core combined with a genuine empathy with clients that allows her to build rapport quickly and then represent clients robustly.'
‘Without hesitation, I consider them among the finest family lawyers in the field—truly a benchmark for excellence in international children's law. What distinguishes the team even further is their unwavering empathy and human approach to every case. They are acutely aware of the emotional and psychological dynamics at play in children’s matters, and they treat each client—whether parent or child—with genuine care and sensitivity. In my professional opinion, there is no better team in the UK for international children’s law than the children’s team at iFLG.'
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Helen Blackburn; James Netto; Rosa Schofield; Agata Osińska; Georgina Huse; Annie Boxer; Natalie Sutherland; Kate Stovold