Rachel Carter
Solicitor
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Partner
SRA ID: 486825
I am a member of the Childcare and Family team.
I have worked almost exclusively in complex care proceedings and non-accidental injury for many years; I joined Wollens in February 2012 and continue to focus my work on the representation of parents.
I act for parents and carers within these complex proceedings which involve allegations of physical abuse such as shaken baby syndrome, fractures, bruises, factitious illness, etc. I work with clients all over the country (from Cornwall to Newcastle) and represent people in all courts including the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. I am a member of the Law Society’s specialist Children’s Panel which means I am accredited to represent children (often via a guardian).
Most of my work is legally aided (parents within care proceedings are automatically entitled to full legal aid).
As a result of the amount of NAI work I undertake, I have considerable experience in the area and have formed excellent working relationships both with barristers also specialising in this line of work and with medical experts who undertake reports for such cases. Subsequently, I have had much success in securing a child’s return to their parents’ care.
I run my own blog site about the work I do (non-accidental injury and the law) where you can find more information: www.parentsaccused.co.uk
I have been awarded the Family Law Associate of the Year 2014 (Family Law Awards) and Solicitor of the Year 2016 (Devon & Somerset Law Society Awards
At Harbourside, 67 The Terrace, Torquay, South Devon, TQ1 1DP
Licensed for 12 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Notary, Consumer
Very good
I would like to thank Rachel Carter and Wollens for all the help, guidance, support and understanding. The most difficult and upsetting time of my life ended. The outcome of my case was more I could ask for. Fantastic result thanks to Rachel Carter and her hard work and commitment.
Solicitor named in this review: Rachel Carter
A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 29 March, 2021
Thank you for your feedback Magdalena - we are pleased that Rachel has been able to assist you. Kind regards Wollens
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Many thanks
The family law department was perfect. Rachel Carter and Victoria Harle are a pleasure to work with. I told Victoria herself that she should be promoted. Beautiful and professional, I come from Northampton - shame to say that we never met but we spoke via email and telephone. I would use them again although I hope in my circumstances not for a bad reason. I wish best of luck to Rachel and Victoria, good luck for 2020 - hope it brings you well. Many thanks
Solicitor named in this review: Rachel Carter
A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 17 January, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review kind regards Wollens
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Excellent all round
I could not have asked for more from Rachel
Solicitor named in this review: Rachel Carter
A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 04 March, 2019
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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