UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, has appointed Legal Director, Rachel Frost-Smith, as its new Head of Children.
A Children Arbitrator, Solicitor-Advocate, and a Resolution Accredited Specialist, Rachel has extensive experience in cases that involve safeguarding issues, parents struggling with mental ill health and addiction issues, and children with complex health needs and challenges. As Head of Children, Rachel is committed to fostering ideas and innovation amongst those who deal with children matters, working with others across Birketts’ family team alongside other professionals to support clients and their children holistically.
Katie Beaven, Partner and Head of Family at Birketts, said: “Rachel has been performing this role with distinction for some time, and I am delighted to formally acknowledge her contribution. Her exceptional reputation for navigating complex and challenging cases, combined with a highly collaborative approach, enables us to deliver not only robust legal solutions but also holistic, compassionate support for the families we serve. Rachel’s commitment to excellence is evident in her curiosity and passion for the subject; she consistently seeks opportunities to deepen her expertise and refine her skills. We are very fortunate to have Rachel in our team.”
On her appointment, Rachel said: “Taking on the Head of Children role is a truly exciting opportunity. Being part of the family team at Birketts for the last five years has enabled me to develop my specialism, building relationships with a network of professionals both within Birketts and beyond, so that I can provide the very best advice and care to clients in complex children cases. I’m looking forward to building our children law offering even further to meet the needs of our clients whilst navigating the challenges presented by the family court system.”
For more information on Birketts’ family law team, visit https://www.birketts.co.uk/service/family/.
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