AFP Bloom’s children practice is headed by Victoria Toy, who advises on complex Children Act matters, and is regularly instructed in high-conflict disputes where children are separately represented. Nicole Derham brings a cross-border perspective to the practice as a qualified lawyer in New York, Ireland, and England. Tamara Harrison handles sensitive cases involving coercive control and parental alienation. William Healing, an experienced international lawyer, focuses on cross-border children cases, particularly with European elements. Magnus Mill advises international clients in complex children matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Victoria Toy is excellent. Calm, bright and all over every detail of the case. She is a rising star in the family law world and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Victoria Toy – a really impressive family lawyer – intelligent, insightful and utterly dedicated to the client’s cause. Tamara Harrison – very smart and perceptive, definitely one to watch for the future.'
- 'A very modern, highly professional, forward-thinking boutique family law firm which has swiftly established itself as a force in the market and is going from strength to strength.'
- 'AFP are a good and innovative firm. William Healing great with Anglo-French matters.'
- 'Victoria Toy is an exceptional solicitor; she combines talent, strategic thinking and in-depth knowledge with exceptional communication skills and empathy. Victoria's attention to detail is exemplary and her briefs well-organised and comprehensive.'
- 'This team has excellent strategic awareness and provides exceptionally high-quality client-care. The team demonstrates excellent communication skills when dealing with clients at a very difficult time in their lives, and provides pragmatic, solution-orientated advice from the outset.'
Practice head
Victoria Toy
Other key lawyers
William Healing; Nicole Derham; Tamara Harrison; Magnus Mill