AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family Law:
Children – Public
Children – Private
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Law, Lancaster University, 2011 (2:1)
BPTC, The University of Law, 2012 (Very Competent)
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Middle Temple
North Eastern Circuit
FLBA
ABOUT FRANCESCA
Francesca practises in all areas of family law, including applications for injunctive relief under the Family Law Act 1996 and private and public proceedings involving children.
Francesca has developed an extensive practice within public law proceedings. She regularly represents local authorities in cases involving sexual abuse, domestic abuse, substance misuse, chronic neglect and non-accidental injury. She has acted as junior counsel in lengthy and complex matters on numerous occasions appearing on behalf of both the Local Authority and the child. Francesca also accepts instructions on behalf of parents, grandparents, children and the Children’s Guardian.
Francesca also accepts instructions in relation to emergency hearings, contested interim removal hearings, finding of fact hearings and contested final hearings.
Francesca regularly appears in private law proceedings, acting for parents and grandparents in matters of contact and residence disputes and applications under the Child Arrangements Programme. She appears in the Family Proceedings Court, County Court and High Court.
She is known for her approachable demeanour and regularly represents vulnerable individuals.
‘Francesca always strives to deliver the best service. When she is acting for local authorities, she builds a good rapport with our social workers, which puts them at ease.’
Legal 500 – 2022