Robert North heads the Child Care Department at Sinclairs having 20 years of experience in this area. Local Authority’s will initiate care proceedings in respect of a child or children when a view is taken that a child has suffered, or is likely to suffer, significant physical or emotional harm. The Local Authority involvement with the family can be particularly stressful when there is a risk of your children being taken into care by the Local Authority. Robert is committed to both parents and grandparents in cases of this nature recognising the importance of the work as it involves a child’s welfare.

Should the Local Authority initiate proceedings then it is likely to be necessary to instruct experts. Sinclairs will ensure that the best experts are instructed to ensure that you are provided with the best service at all times. Should it be necessary to instruct a Barrister in order to represent you at a hearing, again only those with extensive experience in the area will be instructed.