Top 10 of 4,157 law firms for Social Services, Family Law

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In England, Social Services work covers safeguarding and welfare cases involving children and adults within local authority care services. A solicitor handles care proceedings, assessments, and safeguarding actions, including applications for interim orders, supervision, or discharge of care orders, and advocacy in related court hearings. They also advise on welfare matters, housing, and support plans, coordinating with local authorities, health bodies, and guardians to protect vulnerable people and secure appropriate care and support arrangements.

Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor

Solicitors bring professional accountability to safeguarding: they rely on regulated practice, professional conduct standards, and, when needed, representation in court. They ensure compliance with the Children Act 1989, safeguarding duties, and relevant guidance, while navigating professional standards, registered social care processes, and the protections afforded by client accounts and dispute resolution frameworks.

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Ajantha Brabaharan

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Ajantha handled my FLR(M) application as an unmarried partner, and from the moment she took it on she went through everything with me point by point. Nothing was assumed and nothing was left for me to guess at. Every time I contacted her she came back quickly, and the answers were never generic. I have dealt with a lot of lawyers in the US and in Korea over the years, and what stood out here was that she responded to my actual situation rather than reciting the rules back at me. When something was unclear she told me what it meant for me specifically. There were several points where the online system threw errors, and more than a few where the problem was simply my own mistake. I know I made her job harder than it needed to be. She never once let it show. She stayed calm, told me what to do next, and made sure I did not panic about any of it. On more than one occasion she was still helping me well outside office hours. When the decision came through she let me know straight away, before anyone else, and she sounded as pleased about it as I was. That is not something I expected from a solicitor, and after months of waiting it meant a great deal. English is not my first language and immigration rules are hard to follow even in plain English. Ajantha made the whole thing manageable. I will be applying for an extension in a few years and I would not consider going to anyone else. Sincere thank you for everything, Ajantha.

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Samantha Bushell

Tagged solicitor Samantha Bushell

I want to say a massive thank you to Sam Bushell, Jo Foster and the whole team at BTR for their commitment to ensuring my mums divorce case was handled professionally and effectively. Thank you to all the team at BTR for their patience and thank you for reassuring us throughout the process. It has been a very difficult time for my mum, but having BTR on board has made her feel as though someone was in her corner and she is very grateful for that. Would 100% recommend!

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Deepa Sidhu

Tagged solicitor Deepa Sidhu

I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful lawyer at BWK; sensitive, tenacious and knowledgeable. She was also careful to minimise the cost of her time. I would not hesitate to use BWK again.

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Hansells

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Andrea Bell

Tagged solicitor Andrea Bell

I instructed Hansells for the creation of a health and wealth POA for myself as they are the custodians of my Will. The person dealing with my POA was Andrea Bell who on my arrival put me at ease and was very approachable. During the process of filling in the forms I made a couple of mistakes and again Andrea corrected these for me which made the whole experience less stressful. In my opinion Andrea made an exceptional job of my POA.

Review left by Christopher West

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Stephanie Buckeridge

Tagged solicitor Stephanie Buckeridge

I worked with Stephanie after getting appointed due to problems with social and child problems... I have never met such a lovely woman who answerd every call every problem! She sorted it!! She went above and beyond to help me during this stressful process! Always helped me understand certain situations and fort my corner all the time!! Amazing solicitor!!

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Bethan Davies

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I cannot thank Bethan and her family law team enough. From start to finish, the were professional, compassionate and completely child-focused. Family proceedings can feel overwhelming, but I always felt supported, clearly advised and fully prepared. Their dedication and expertise secured a Special Guardianship Order and name change for my son, giving him the permanence and stability he deserves. The outcome has changed our lives immeasurably. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone facing family court proceedings. Forever grateful.

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Jamie Langley

Tagged solicitor Jamie Langley

Jamie Langley acted for our two foster boys who have been with us 6+ years. The service we received from Jamie was excellent. Over the many years that I've used solicitors, I've never found a firm as good as Sydney Mitchell. Unlike many others I've known, the communication is always excellent with a proactive approach and nothing is too much trouble. Would I recommend? Absolutely. Thanks Jamie!

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Hegarty

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Lesley KnightSarah Chapman

Tagged solicitors Lesley Knight and Sarah Chapman

Thank you very much for all your assistance Lesley and your colleagues. I can not thank you enough.

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