Based in Slough, Barrett & Thomson is a ‘deeply professional firm’ with longstanding experience of public children law, including matters involving domestic abuse. Claire Fitzgerald heads up the team, a particular expert in domestic abuse matters, also an area of expertise for Tracey Haynes. Sue Scott has experience handling both privately and publicly funded work, including separation agreements, contact disputes, and child abduction issues, and Rizwana Khan has expertise in complex non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, and trafficking related cases.
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‘This practice is an old school deeply professional firm. There is quality throughout the firm and the advice given is always focused on achieving the best outcome for the client. The solicitors are experienced and pragmatic. Apart from being excellent - they are all highly sympathetic and will always walk the extra mile to ensure that the client is supported.'
‘Claire Fitzgerald is the best of the best. Deeply experienced, highly knowledgeable and encyclopaedic knowledge of law and above all impeccable judgment.'
- 'Tracey Haynes is supportive, competent and creative at finding solutions for clients.’
‘Good client relationships. Able to deal with clients who are difficult in terms of volume of communication, not accepting of advice and the legal position even when advised by a judge, or suffering emotionally. This level of client care is exceptional in my view.'
- 'Charan Jutla is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, personable. She is good to work with as a legal team, and has exceptionally good relationship with clients.’
‘This firm goes above and beyond to meet its clients' needs, some of whom are highly vulnerable.'
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Practice head
Claire Fitzgerald
Other key lawyers
Tracey Haynes; Sue Scott; Rizwana Khan; Charan Jutla