The Law Society Children Panel comprises solicitors who specialise in representing children and parents in public and private child welfare and family proceedings under the Children Act 1989 and related rules. A panel solicitor drafts and files care applications and orders, advises on safeguarding and welfare issues, negotiates with local authorities and guardians ad litem, and represents clients in court and at hearings, including preparation of bundles and advocacy in the family courts, with coordination across social services, schools and medical professionals.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
Professional indemnity insurance, regulatory accountability, protected client accounts and rights of audience provide professional protection and accountability for decisions affecting a child’s welfare; the solicitor is held to standards of conduct and evidence-based practice in sensitive family proceedings.
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