Wedlake Bell LLP’s children practice is led by Alex Davies, who joined the firm from Cripps in September 2024. The team advises on a broad range of children matters, from child arrangements and schooling disputes to Schedule 1 and relocation cases. Jennifer Ball handles internal and international relocation work and private law disputes involving allegations of domestic and substance abuse.
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  • ‘Alex Davies is one of the best lawyers I have ever had the pleasure and fortune of working with, and having moved to Wedlake Bell, will continue to take the family team on to bigger and better things.'

  • 'Jennifer Ball's ability to be there for me, to be extremely responsive, and her ability to strategise our case to achieve the best possible outcome were incredible. She is a master in forecasting (correctly) the next move from the other side, and this allowed me to gain a deep understanding about how my case will likely play out, and we were able to best position our arguments to reap a successful outcome.'

  • 'The team has strength, depth, and excellence at all levels.'

  • 'Alex Davies is the stand-out star, he combines an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things family law with a charming and empathetic personality. Clients trust him absolutely and their confidence is well-placed.'

Practice head

Alex Davies

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Ball; Chloe Cannon; Andrew Miles