May 14, 2026
Following the successful launch of our community-based advice clinics across West Yorkshire, Switalskis child care team is pleased to announce a new series of drop-in sessions at Halifax Women’s Centre.
Local Authorities
The pressures and challenges faced by local authorities and their childcare teams are always increasing. At Switalskis we have experts who not only understand this but have experienced it first-hand when working with local authorities. Knowing the unique needs that you have, we offer efficient, cost-effective and dedicated support to advise you and to represent your interests from the beginning to the end.
We appreciate working with the local authority child care team requires a different skill set and knowledge base to represent other parties in public law proceedings. For local authority clients, we ensure that only our trained specialist legal advisers are on your case so that you can navigate through the complexities of public law with confidence.
To speak to one of our local authority child care solicitors, call us today on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through the website.
We advise in all areas of the law relating to childcare proceedings. This is supported by our lawyers undertaking their own advocacy at as many hearings as possible offering consistency to proceedings and clients. Representation of local authorities is underpinned by value for money. By preparing all case management and key documents to high standards, it ensures proceedings are run efficiently and cost-effectively. This is delivered whilst maintaining the reputation of the client department to external partners and HMCTS.
By using a paperless case management system, we're ready to represent and meet the needs of urgently listed hearings and we are well placed to attend at short notice. Our local authority childcare team are always aware of the very sensitive nature of proceedings, they're always able to provide a prompt, professional and thorough service to your client team.
We're mindful that of the many diverse challenges that the local authority client department face throughout proceedings. We ensure that our support is appropriate and our advice is practical and realistic through the different stages of proceedings. Our advice is clear so everyone knows about any issues which arise or may arise during the life of the proceedings. To ensure the best outcome for the local authority we adopt a common-sense approach to problem solving.
Switalskis are well positioned with a strong, passionate team of local authority lawyers who have years of experience representing local authorities in West Yorkshire. Our solicitors are supported by experienced secretarial colleagues and competent paralegals to ensure that our clients receive the best service.
Switalskis public law team have experienced former local authority staff in the team who therefore know how local authorities work and the practices and procedures that need to be followed. Therefore, you can be confident that they will undertake your case without coming back for further instructions and will not make procedural errors. Client feedback has been excellent and all the bills in relation to outsourced work are carefully scrutinised and all work has been accurately charged and no unnecessary work has been undertaken.
Local authorities client
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.
Local authorities client
All of my team really enjoy working with you both and would do so on a more regular basis given the chance. Advice is always sound, you're responsive, supportive and we always feel confident when we have either of you with us in court. You're able to challenge for us, but also sensitively highlight when we may need to reconsider a position and we've had some really good results on cases when you've represented us as a LA. I'd say your knowledge of LA work as well as presenting parents/guardians and family members really helps us plan and consider our cases as a whole. Where we are able to recommend solicitors to others it's usually one of you two that we suggest.
Local authorities client
Our local authority team have over twenty years combined experience. Not only that but they have both worked in local authority child care teams so they have experience of the pressures you face.
We know that your reputation is key, and how the HMCTS and external partners view you is important and we know it. So we make it our priority to uphold it your reputation.
Not only is our case management and key documentation done to a high standard for efficiency and cost effectiveness but we also use a paperless case management system. By doing this we can respond to your needs and urgently listed hearings, making sure we're always there to advise when you need it.
Our solicitors understand your budgets are incredibly tight and they're mindful of this at all times. They're accustomed to working within this framework and keeping a close eye on costs, efficiencies and savings.
Where possible we will do our own advocacy. This offers continuity of client care as we can support them at all hearings and meetings.
We are just one team in Switalskis. We also have a crime, mental health, and Court of Protection team. This makes us well placed to advise and support on other matters.
To speak to one of our local authority child care solicitors, call us today on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch through the website.
We're here to guide you through the intricacies of childcare law, offering clarity along the way. Contact us today to discover how our expertise can make a real difference. With Switalskis, you're not just hiring solicitors; you're gaining a caring and committed team.
Call us now on 0800 138 0458 , chat with us on WhatsApp, or contact us through the website.
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