
Child Care, Adoption & Kinship Care
Ridley & Hall’s Child Care solicitors are experts in child care law, known both locally and nationally. We handle cases involving parental and children’s rights, as well as local authority responsibilities. We understand that many parents don’t get the support they should, despite their capabilities being questioned.
We are strong advocates for the rights of parents, children, grandparents, family members, and adoptive parents. Nowadays, grandparents, relatives, and friends are increasingly taking on vital roles in children’s lives, especially when a child is taken away from their parents by local authorities. It’s crucial to make sure these kinship carers’ voices are heard.
Our kinship care solicitors specialise in representing them in care proceedings, working to place the child with the right family or friends. We’ve helped families across the country, regardless of distance. Our main goal is to get the right results for carers, making sure both the child and the carers get the support they need.
Additionally, if you’re facing adoption challenges, our adoption lawyers are here to offer practical advice.
Our Areas of Expertise
Our People

Sarah Brown
Partner,Solicitor

Nigel Priestley
Senior Partner, MBE
James Cook
Director,Head of Child Care & Public Law Team

Helen Moody
Partner,Solicitor

Deborah Hardy
Partner
Clare Linden
Partner
Zoe Butt
Partner,Solicitor,
Team Leader of the Care Team

Laura Milburn
Partner
Kim Noble
Associate,Solicitor-Advocate

Alisha Mazher
Solicitor
Rosie Nicholson
Associate Solicitor
Tracy Beaumont
Solicitor
Nicki Butterworth
Associate Personal Assistant
Marie Stanley
Legal Secretary
Anthony Sykes
Trainee Solicitor
Naha Ahmed
Trainee Solicitor
Sophie Aldridge
Trainee Solicitor

