The ‘powerhouse’ children team at Forsters LLP is now led by Sarah Williams, who is noted for her track record in adoption, surrogacy, and legal parentage, including complex non-Hague adoptions and pro bono transgender cases. Joanne Edwards is an experienced child-inclusive mediator known for her work with high-profile clients. She advises on all aspects of complex private children law matters, including international and domestic relocation, safeguarding, and capacity issues. Amanda Sandys regularly acts on high-value Schedule 1 claims and complicated arrangements involving allegations of abuse, working closely with external professionals such as Children’s Guardians and psychologists. Rosie Schumm has developed a niche in children’s cases involving disabilities and complex medical needs. The ’exceptional’ Simon Blain handles long-running parenting arrangements, including safeguarding, international relocation, and surrogacy.
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Sarah Williams
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Sarah Williams
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Joanne Edwards; Rosie Schumm; Amanda Sandys; Simon Blain; Dickon Ceadel; Guy Mawson