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Woodfines LLP Woodfines LLP

Denise Higgins

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Denise began her career at Woodfines in 2005 and has been qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive since 2009. She has experience in all areas of family law, however she latterly specialises in cases involving children and was admitted to the Children Law accreditation scheme in 2013. Denise now heads up the firm’s care department and has particular expertise in public law proceedings representing both parents and children. Her expertise has meant that she has dealt with many complex cases, including serious sexual abuse, fictitious illness and non-accidental injuries, as well as being involved in cases where domestic abuse neglect and substance misuse are key factors. Denise has represented a number of parents who have learning difficulties or mental health issues and are represented by the Official Solicitor, her sensitive and professional approach means that the clients feel in safe hands. She undertakes the majority of her own advocacy from the start of the case until the end and has appeared in the High Court on many occasions dealing with various complex cases involving the death of a young child as well as representing parents in cases where their child is restricted of their liberty or they need to be detained in a secure environment. Denise regularly represents children and her friendly and adaptable approach means that they too feel in safe hands with the process being carefully explained to them. Denise is regularly involved in cases where children are reunited with their families and her dedicated approach means that she has many referrals from other local professionals as well as previous clients. Click here to see details of a complex medical care proceedings case Denise was involved in.

Woodfines LLP Woodfines LLP

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

  • Licensed for 5 years

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Woodfines LLP Woodfines LLP

Denise began her career at Woodfines in 2005 and has been qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive since 2009. She has experience in all areas of family law, however she latterly specialises in cases involving children and was admitted to the Children Law accreditation scheme in 2013. Denise now heads up the firm’s care department and has particular expertise in public law proceedings representing both parents and children. Her expertise has meant that she has dealt with many complex cases, including serious sexual abuse, fictitious illness and non-accidental injuries, as well as being involved in cases where domestic abuse neglect and substance misuse are key factors. Denise has represented a number of parents who have learning difficulties or mental health issues and are represented by the Official Solicitor, her sensitive and professional approach means that the clients feel in safe hands. She undertakes the majority of her own advocacy from the start of the case until the end and has appeared in the High Court on many occasions dealing with various complex cases involving the death of a young child as well as representing parents in cases where their child is restricted of their liberty or they need to be detained in a secure environment. Denise regularly represents children and her friendly and adaptable approach means that they too feel in safe hands with the process being carefully explained to them. Denise is regularly involved in cases where children are reunited with their families and her dedicated approach means that she has many referrals from other local professionals as well as previous clients. Click here to see details of a complex medical care proceedings case Denise was involved in.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

  • Licensed for 5 years

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

3rd Floor, One Grafton Mews, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FB

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    They held my hand every step of the way and gave us the safe, secure future we desperately needed

    Working with Denise Higgins and Keyjana Raymond was a transformative experience during an extraordinarily exposing and tumultuous time for my family. Securing a Special Guardianship Order felt daunting, but their deep empathy, legal expertise, and attention to detail made all the difference. When I saw just how thoroughly they addressed every single question and concern on our behalf, I knew I was safe to step back, heal, and simply focus on being a parent. They didn't just handle a legal case—they held my hand every step of the way and helped me rebuild our lives on stronger, healthier foundations. Today, my children are thriving in school with incredible support around them, our home is full of stability, and my family is flourishing in ways I couldn't have imagined. It turned out so much better than I ever expected. I am endlessly grateful for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering support. They gave my children back their childhood and gave our family our future. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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    Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so pleased that you had the outcome you had hoped for and that Denise and Keyjana were able to support you so well through what must have been an emotional process. We wish you and your family all the best. Kind regards, Kerry - Marketing Team

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