Birketts LLP’s children work spans international relocation, surrogacy, coercive control, and complex contact disputes. Jennifer Headon leads on international family matters and is part of the firm’s growing modern families practice, advising on matters including cross-border surrogacy. Rachel Frost-Smith relocated to the firm’s London group from Cambridge, and acts in complex children disputes, often where the child is separately represented or where there are serious abuse or mental health concerns. She is also known for her work with neurodiverse and transgender clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jennifer Headon is fantastic. She has an in-depth knowledge of family law and fights for the best outcome for her clients.’
- ‘Birketts is a fantastic team of innovative, empathetic, and creative solicitors. They are hands-on and develop a great working relationship with their clients.’
- ‘Rachel Frost-Smith is a force to be reckoned with.’
- ‘Rachel Frost-Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, focused and has been very consistent in her approach since our first conversation. She has been able to bring in expert help and I have been very impressed by her network. Rachel is warm, personable, caring with a great sense of humour but also incredibly strong and resolute.'
- ‘I feel that Birketts are responsive, genuinely seem to care about the outcome and are very knowledgeable. To date the legal process around the child arrangements has been thorough, consistent and ensured that our child's wellbeing is prioritised. There is a level of empathy and a human touch which helps in this very stressful situation.'
- ‘Rachel Frost-Smith has been excellent in supporting what is a very complex case. I feel my children's true best interests are protected.’
Practice head
Tom Quinn; Jennifer Headon
Other key lawyers
Rachel Frost-Smith; Isobel Inkley; Lauren Guiler