Kristin Sharp

Family & Childcare Executive

Kristin is a Legal Executive based in our Margate Office. She joined GT Stewart in 2022 having previously worked at another Legal 500 recognised firm. Kristin is currently studying her Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, having completed her Level 3 Diploma in March 2020. With over 10 years’ experience in public & private law Children Act proceedings, Kristin can represent parents at all stages including pre-proceedings meetings, care proceedings, adoption, contact with children in care, discharge of Care Orders, Special Guardianship Orders, Child Arrangement Orders (residence and contact). Kristin also has experience in representing alternative carers (family members or friends) who have been positively assessed to care for children that may not be able to remain with their parents. Kristin regularly represents vulnerable clients, those with learning difficulties and foreign nationals. She is experienced in cases where the Official Solicitor is involved and is adept at explaining the proceedings in a friendly and straightforward way. Court proceedings can be an intimidating and stressful process, but Kristin strives to be sensitive and approachable to those she represents.