Laura Collins

Partner

Laura is Head of the Children Law Team and represents parents, children and family members in all areas of children’s law.

Laura joined the Family Team at Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP in August 2014 and is now a partner heading our Children Law Department.

Laura specialises in Children’s Law and has a particular interest in representing parents in Care Proceedings where there is Social Services involvement. Laura also acts for parents, grandparents and foster carers in disputes about Child Arrangement Orders (formerly residence and contact orders), Special Guardianship Orders and Adoption, Secure Accommodation Orders and Emergency Protection Orders.

Laura also advises parents on social services involvement prior to court proceedings being issued regarding child protection issues and the public law outline process.

Laura was admitted as a member of the Law Society Children’s Panel in June 2014 which means she can represent children in care proceedings and private law children matters.

Laura was promoted to partner in 2022 and is current acting chair of the firm’s charity committee.