Anna South

Anna is a Law Society Children’s Panel member and Legal Aid Supervisor specialising in complex public and private family law matters. Since qualifying in 2020 with a 1st Class degree and multiple academic awards, she has developed extensive expertise in representing parents and children in highly complex cases, including non-accidental injury, wardship, and cross-border proceedings. Anna is a dedicated advocate for her clients, ensuring they receive clear guidance through sensitive processes such as care proceedings and emergency protection orders.

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Legal Area of Expertise

• Child/Family Law Solicitor
• Qualified: September 2020

Qualifications

• 1st Class Law Degree from Anglia Ruskin University 2017
• Legal Practice Course Anglia Ruskin University 2017–2018 – Distinction
• Family Law Award Winner 2016
  Child Law Award Winner 2017
  

Specialist Areas

• Adoption
• Domestic Abuse
• Family Legal Aid
• Social Services

Care Proceedings, Emergency Protection Orders, Secure Accommodation Orders, Special Guardianship Proceedings, Public Law Outline, Discharge of Care Proceedings, Contact with children in care, Adoption and Placement.

Expertise

• 4 years of experience in Child/Family Law
  
• Completed Training Contract at Jefferies Law
  
• Notable projects or cases managed: cases involving non-accidental injury, female genital mutilation, wardship, Special Guardianship, allegations of physical, emotional, and sexual harm
  

Memberships

Admitted as a member of the Law Society Children’s Panel in May 2024 – n which means I can represent children in care and private law proceedings

Legal Aid Supervisor – 27 June 2024

THB Charity Committee Member

Why Clients Choose Anna South

• A passion for family law, she strives to reach the best outcome for her clients. Stays on top of recent caselaw and developments in her area of law
  
• Has a client-focused approach, is personable and is proactive
  
• Most work is undertaken on a legally aided basis, in particular care proceedings, where parents receive full legal aid
  

Strategic Approach

Anna is a member of the firm’s Charity Committee, which has included fun runs, quizzes and raffles. Anna is often on the lookout for a new challenge or adventure to take part in.

Recent Key Case Highlights

• Non-Accidental Injury – King’s Counsel were instructed, the matter was listed for a 15-day Fact Finding hearing. Anna advised one of the Fathers within the proceedings
• Cross-border care proceedings – A case involving a mother and child separated and residing in different countries. Immigration advice was required, and a different approach was used to try and reunite the family
  

Other Interests

Annas is a keen sportswoman, attends the gym regularly, enjoys playing football and spending time with her family and two dogs.

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