List of Solicitors and Law Firms Specializing in International Child Custody and Family Law

This list of solicitors and law firms is provided as a convenience to U. S. citizens. These solicitors have indicated that they are familiar with international child custody cases and are willing to undertake such work. Inclusion on the list is based primarily on the firm having provided the Embassy with detailed information. The U.S. Embassy in London assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or facilities listed. Fees and the legal services to be provided are a matter for agreement solely between the individual and the solicitor.

In English and Welsh practice, the legal profession is divided into two quite separate categories: Barristers and Solicitors. The primary function of the former is to argue cases before the higher courts. All other legal work is handled by solicitors, and only a solicitor can retain a barrister. As barristers do not deal directly with the general public, only solicitors are named in the attached list.

The Solicitors Act (1974) permits all solicitors to act as commissioners for oaths.

Lists of solicitors practicing in Scotland and Northern Ireland are available from the U.S. Consulates General at Edinburgh and Belfast respectively.

The list below is provided in PDF format to maintain the layout when printed and requires the free Adobe Acrobat viewer.

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