8.12.2022
The courts approach to costs in financial proceedings...
WC V HC – a recent costs case in financial proceedings on divorce The recent case of WC v HC [2022] EWFC 40...
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“Simone MacGrath has a fantastic children’s practice. She is one of the very best solicitors for dealing with international children cases. A first port of call in especially complex matters.”
Simone McGrath
Simone specialises in all aspects of private and public law children work. She has particular expertise in domestic and international Child Abduction and is a member of the panel of lawyers instructed in child abduction work by the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit at the Official Solicitor’s Department. Simone is on the Law Society’s Children Panel and represents both parents and children in Care proceedings. She is consistently recognised as a Leader in her field in the leading independent legal directory Chambers and Partners.
In 2004 Simone was appointed as a Deputy District Judge, South Eastern Circuit.
In 2005 the Black Solicitors Network presented Simone with “Outstanding Lawyer of the Year” award.
Simone is a member of Resolution and sits on the Resolution London Region Committee. Simone sits on the Diversity Committee of the Family Justice Council. Simone qualified in 1990 and became a Partner at Hodge Jones and Allen in 1993.
Simone joined Osbornes as a Consultant in January 2007.
"Their family department is very strong, from adoption to child abduction and matrimonial finance, this is a very strong team."
"Simone McGrath has a fantastic children’s practice. She is one of the very best solicitors for dealing with international children cases. A first port of call in especially complex matters."
Simone McGrath in particular stands out for her no-nonsense approach, her sensible and realistic advice, and her tenacious attitude. She is a fearless advocate, but manages to strike up supportive relationships with her clients. They trust her, and so do I.
Simone McGrath – Exceptional knowledge of international children matters, particularly 1980 Hague Convention cases. Fights hard for her clients.
"Simone is absolutely on top of the game. She has great attention to detail, and has her clients' needs at heart."
Simone McGrath is a highly knowledgeable practitioner with a focus on international child abduction matters. She has a large expertise in public and private law.
Simone McGrath handles international child abduction cases and challenging care proceedings relating to non-accidental injuries.
Simone's legal directory testimonials
"Simone McGrath has a fantastic children’...
"Simone McGrath has a fantastic children’s practice. She is one of the very best solicitors for dealing with international children cases. A first port of call in especially complex matters."
Simone McGrath in particular stands out...
Simone McGrath in particular stands out for her no-nonsense approach, her sensible and realistic advice, and her tenacious attitude. She is a fearless advocate, but manages to strike up supportive relationships with her clients. They trust her, and so do I.
Simone McGrath – Exceptional knowledge of international...
Simone McGrath – Exceptional knowledge of international children matters, particularly 1980 Hague Convention cases. Fights hard for her clients.
“Simone McGrath handles both public and...
“Simone McGrath handles both public and private law children matters, and has particular expertise in child abduction issues. Sources describe her as “extremely organised and hard-working”, while also praising her “imaginative approach”.
"Simone is absolutely on top of...
"Simone is absolutely on top of the game. She has great attention to detail, and has her clients' needs at heart."
Simone McGrath is a highly knowledgeable...
Simone McGrath is a highly knowledgeable practitioner with a focus on international child abduction matters. She has a large expertise in public and private law.
Simone McGrath handles international child abduction...
Simone McGrath handles international child abduction cases and challenging care proceedings relating to non-accidental injuries.
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