About Maria
Associate Solicitor qualified in 2006 with over 16 years’ family law experience. Member of the Law Society Children Panel and Association of Lawyers for Children. Specialises in representing parents, children and extended family members in public law care proceedings and private law children proceedings. Represents vulnerable clients including those with mental health and learning difficulties. Promoted to Associate Solicitor in June 2022 in recognition of outstanding dedication.
Areas of expertise
Children Law
Public Law Care Proceedings
Private Law Children
Domestic Abuse
Child Protection
Notable cases
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v ML & Anor [2022] EWHC 746 (Fam)
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council v VW & Others [2022] EWFC 83
Professional background
- Qualified
- 2006