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Carlsons Solicitors’ children practice is led by Daniel Russell and Richard Higham, who also sits as a Family Court Judge. The team acts in a range of Children Act matters, including disputes over contact and residence, internal and international relocation, and applications involving safeguarding concerns. Daniel Russell focuses on child arrangements following family breakdown, and Matthew Vincent handles leave to remove matters, and allegations of alienation, substance abuse and domestic abuse, often where safeguarding risks are at play. The team also benefits from support by in-house consultant barristers.
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  • ‘They are professional, attentive and caring with all matters I have used them for.’

  • ‘Carlsons Solicitors provided me with outstanding legal support during one of the most challenging periods of my life. What makes this practice truly unique is their ability to combine technical excellence with real human empathy. They were never just ticking legal boxes - they took the time to understand the emotional complexities involved in my divorce and tailored their approach accordingly.'

Work highlights

Represented a young mother and child in urgent without-notice injunction proceedings following a violent domestic attack.