Legal process of transitioning into adult social care services: protected parties

For Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, we review the transition from children’s social care services to adult social care services for young adults who are vulnerable and lack mental capacity to conduct litigation on their own. Applications to the Court ...

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04.02.2025

Pioneering, Bold and Brave – the faces that inspired British culture

During Black History Month 2024, we celebrate those with truly inspiring stories that pioneered British Culture from their sporting achievements to their work in arts and literature. This is a month which should highlight accomplishments and overcoming adversity and hardship ...

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01.10.2024

Trio of new joiners at Miles & Partners

Leading family law firm Miles & Partners announces three new solicitors to the pre-eminent team (L-R – Sherma Polidore, Helen Warren and Michael Dooley) Sherma Polidore Sherma is recognised as an expert in cases involving child care law, notably international ...

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08.07.2024

A ‘problem-solving’ court for parents?

This article first appeared in the Law Society Gazette, 21 June 2024. The theme of Learning Disability Week 2024 (17-23 June) is ‘do you see me?’. This made me think about the cases that public law practitioners see all too ...

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01.07.2024

Amanda Dench retires from the Miles & Partners partnership

After more than 27 years as a partner, Amanda Dench has retired from the partnership, and Ritu Sood, has become an equity partner. Amanda was one of the five founding partners of Miles & Partners in 1996 and is recognised as a hugely experienced and ...

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24.04.2024

Brave, tenacious and inspiring – Black History Month

During Black History Month 2023 we’re celebrating the achievements of Black people who have inspired us. There are so many we could recognise. The people we’re highlighting have shown they are brave and tenacious. Many are trailblazers overcoming challenges and adversities ...

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09.10.2023

Rebekah Carrier joins Miles & Partners

Rebekah Carrier joins Miles & Partners Specialist public law and housing law solicitor, Rebekah Carrier, has joined Miles & Partners today as a partner. Rebekah brings over 30 years’ experience in complex judicial review proceedings, including public interest cases and ...

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02.05.2023

Flowchart: Child arrangement orders and the family court process

If you are unable to spend time with your child or children, and if you cannot reach agreement or resolve the situation with the child’s other parent via negotiation, then it may be necessary to involve a solicitor to help ...

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14.03.2023

How is the cost-of-living crisis affecting victims of domestic abuse?

With the cost-of-living crisis causing financial strain for many households, Amy Blaettler discusses how this is having a significant impact on victims of domestic abuse and she points to some useful charities that provide advice, support, and resources. What is ...

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03.03.2023