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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- ‘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.’
Practice head
Tom Quinn; Jennifer Headon
Other key lawyers
Rachel Frost-Smith; Isobel Inkley; Lauren Guiler