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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- ‘James Netto is by far a shining star at this firm. He ably handles a range of international children's cases, even acting as a lawyer for the children. He is highly skilled at Hague Abduction matters, international relocation, and repatriation of children.’‘Natalie Sutherland is a fantastic family lawyer. Brilliant with clients and opponents alike. She just gets cases right from the start, giving clients the advice they need from the off.’
- 'James is an exceptional talent and a rising star in the field of international family law. What sets James apart is his empathy and human touch. He works with sensitivity and integrity, always putting the welfare of the child at the centre of his approach. He balances legal precision with compassion in a way that is both rare and deeply impactful. In my view, James Netto represents the future of international children’s law. He is already operating at an elite level, and it is only a matter of time before he becomes one of the most influential practitioners in this space.'
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Helen Blackburn; James Netto; Rosa Schofield; Agata Osińska; Georgina Huse; Annie Boxer; Natalie Sutherland; Kate Stovold