Anne is instructed to represent all parties in care and other public law applications. Her availability is often specifically sought out and requested to represent the most vulnerable of clients in what can be extremely complex proceedings. This can often include those with severe mental health difficulties (including those represented by the Official Solicitor), those who feel the ‘system’ has let them down or are in fact children themselves (either as a parent or with the capacity to instruct directly).

Anne’s practice regularly comprises of cases that involve significant serious allegations of harm against children (including extreme violence and/or sexual abuse) extremely complex factual issues (which can often mean multiple parties and numerous allegations) and difficult/unique legal points, including those with no underlying established precedent or where there are issues in relation to international relocation.

Anne is instructed on behalf of parents, children and other family members (usually as intervenors) in all manner of private law

applications. She is often instructed for clients who are either vulnerable or who are alleged to have committed serious offences that are subject to complex fact finding proceedings.

More often than not, Anne’s cases involve serious allegations against the other parent or family members such as murder, rape, and other serious offences. Anne’s case load also encompasses cases involving issues such as who a child should live with when both parents are deceased or whether a parent should be allowed to move abroad with a child.

Senior Associate & Solicitor (2025)

 “Anne is thorough and detailed in the preparation of her cases. Her ability to make complex cases seem straightforward is refreshing and she always knows how to get the best out of a case and is incredibly pragmatic.  Client’s find her friendly, calm and approachable. She is particularly good at thinking on her feet and is tenacious in her ability to represent her clients both in court and in her written advice. Her advice is thoughtful, well-reasoned and practical. A solid advocate”.

Solicitor (2025)

“Anne has dealt with a number of challenging and complex cases for us demonstrating her wealth of knowledge, experience, detailed preparation and ability to manage clients in difficult situations. Anne is always able to meet the client’s needs showing compassion and manage their expectations whilst not being afraid to think outside the box for suitable solutions and fight fearlessly for the right outcome. Anne is definitely in my view one of the best advocates and we continue to recommend and instruct her.”

Senior Solicitor (2025)

“I have instructed (and opposed) Anne over a number of years. She has always proven to be a robust and skilled litigator who succinctly and efficiently cuts to the root of the issue. Feedback from lay clients is always very positive. Because of this, my professional relocation to another area has not deterred me from trying to continue to brief Anne.”

N C C v M
Care proceedings on behalf of parent. Accidental death of sibling. High profile case. High court proceedings. Led by Queen’s Counsel, Francis Oldham QC. Forensic and medical experts. Concurrent criminal proceedings. Ongoing matter.

K C C v U & U
Care proceedings on behalf of parent. High court proceedings. Sudden infant death of another sibling. Parents not from jurisdiction. Cultural differences. Numerous experts. New born child removed at birth. Outcome – rehabilitation.

N C C v H
Care proceedings on behalf of parent. Shaken baby injuries. Five medical experts ( ophthalmologist, 2x radiologist, 2x paediatrician). Complex medical evidence. Mother of limited understanding. Finding made but child rehabilitated within two years.