Laura Collins

Laura is a Partner and Head of the Children Law Team, with nearly 15 years of specialist experience. A Law Society Children Panel member since 2014, she is qualified to represent children, parents, and family members across all areas of children’s law, including care proceedings, adoption, and private law disputes. Laura is recognised for her empathetic approach and her commitment to providing practical, child-focused advice. As a member of Resolution and one of the few solicitors offering Legal Aid, she ensures expert representation is accessible for the most sensitive family matters.

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Legal Area of Expertise

• Family Law
• Qualified: 2010

Qualifications

• Law Degree LLB from University of East Anglia, 2005
• LPC – BPP – 2006
• Law Society Children’s Panel Accreditation since June 2014
  

Specialist Areas

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

Care Proceedings, Special Guardianship, Adoption, Private children, parental responsibility, child protection issues.

Expertise

• Nearly 15 years post-qualification, specialising in children matters
• Law Society Children Panel accreditation since 2014, which allows me to represent Children in Family Court
• Member of Resolution for over 16 years
• Former chair of Essex Resolution and former member of the Essex Resolution Committee
• Head of Children’s Law Department
• Promoted to partner in 2022
• Founding member of the Firm’s Charity Committee
  

Memberships

THB Charity Committee Member

Why Clients Choose Laura Collins

• Over 14 years of specialised expertise in Children’s Law
• Commitment to providing client-focused, realistic, practical advice
• One of the few solicitors offering Legal Aid for children’s matters
  

Strategic Approach

Laura is distinguished by an empathic, straightforward approach to children’s law. She provides clients with tailored, practical advice that prioritises putting the child’s interests first. Laura is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and represents a wide range of parties in family Courts, which provides her with a wide breadth of knowledge and experience.

Other Interests

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing, yoga and spending time with my 2 young children.

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