Deborah practises in all areas of family law. She has exceptional expertise in Public Law children matters, particularly non-accidental injury and especially cases involving head injuries. She has appeared in many high-profile "medical" cases in the last 5 years.
Deborah enjoys representing Local Authorities, family members and Guardians. She has a reputation for being tenacious with particular skill in dealing with difficult, demanding or challenging clients,
whilst maintaining the ability to deal sensitively with the inevitable vulnerability of her lay clients. She also undertakes the more complex Private Law children cases, and privately-paying ancillary relief.
Notable cases include:
R (Plymouth City Council) v. HM Coroner for the County of Devon and SS for EducatIon and Skills [2005] 2 FCR 428;
Re W [2006] pending - Coleridge J;
Re H (A minor) (Blood Tests) (Parental Rights)
[1996] 3 FCR 201.
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