May 23, 2023
Childcare proceedings are a difficult and tumultuous time for everyone involved, including the children themselves. It is with this in mind that we celebrate foster care fortnight.
Laura Taylor
Senior Associate and Legal Executive AdvocateLaura has worked in the legal sector for 19 years. As well as working in private practice, Laura also has experience as an in-house local authority lawyer.
Child Care
laura.taylor@switalskis.com
or Laura’s secretary
julia.marsden@switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
19 Cheapside
Wakefield
WF1 2SD
Laura Taylor is a specialist child care lawyer based in Wakefield.
Laura is an experienced lawyer specialising in and provides expert legal support to local authorities. With over 19 years of experience in child and family law, Laura focuses on protecting vulnerable children and ensuring compliance with child protection laws.
Her specialisms include:
- Representing parents, and children in care proceedings
- Representing parents and children in child welfare matters
- Representing families in special guardianship orders
- Acting as an agent to local authorities to protect children
- Supporting victims of domestic violence and abuse
- Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting support
- Forced marriage protection orders
- Female Genital Mutilation protection orders for those at risk of or have suffered from FGM
Laura won the In-House Lawyer of the Year award as a local authority lawyer at the Yorkshire Legal Awards. Laura is a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate. She is also a member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel.
If you need expert legal assistance with domestic violence or childcare issues, contact Laura for a confidential consultation.
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Laura is an approachable advocate who will listen and advise on legal matters in a clear and understandable way. She’s always keen to ensure that everyone that she advises, assists and signposts to any alternative agencies, understand the proceedings which can be extremely emotive for the family.
In advising professional clients Laura ensures that they understand the reasoning behind decisions being made and advises them fully about the decisions made and the range of outcomes available.
“I have always received professional representation at what has been stressful times. I have been listened to and supported with kindness and understanding. The work ethic and responsiveness to my needs has always been above and beyond what I expected. I would have no hesitation in using their services again and highly recommend Switalskis if you are seeking professional and competent services.”
Child Care Law Client
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