30th July 2026

Rhys Evans successfully represented the interests of the children in the appeal of Re J (Children) [2026] EWCA Civ 989

Rhys Evans

Rhys Evans, instructed by Tony Donnelly of Nicol Denvir & Purnell Solicitors (NDP Legal) was successful in representing the interests of the children in the Court of Appeal (King, Nugee, Laing LLJs) in the appeal of Re J (Children) [2026] EWCA Civ 989 which concerned an application to revoke a Placement Order and wider public policy considerations as to whether foster carers seeking to adopt could amount to a change in circumstances relevant to the statutory criteria.

The judgment is here.


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