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Rachel Watkins is a children law specialist with extensive experience in complex public and private law proceeding with expertise spanning a wide range of child related matters. Rachel is regularly instructed on behalf of parents, children, protected parties, interveners, children requiring separate representation and local authorities. Rachel also accepts instructions on a Direct Access basis.
Rachel is an approachable and measured advocate who provides an excellent and thorough service for her clients in emotionally charged and complex cases.
Rachel acts for parents and children in complex private law cases which include relocation, child arrangements, change of school, change of name, physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse, alienating behaviours, mental health and cultural religious conflict.
Rachel acts for local authorities, parents, children, protected parties and interveners in complex private law cases which include non-accidental injury, physical, sexual emotional, psychological abuse and neglect, deprivation of liberty, vulnerable parties, mental health and cultural heritage.
Key cases & testimonials
Leicester City Council and M and A [2024] EWHC 923 (Fam) (High Court) Read more here.
Y and E (Children) (Sexual Abuse Allegations) [2019] EWCA Civ 206 (Court of Appeal)
S-L (Children) [2011] EWCA Civ 1022 (Court of Appeal)
Rachel is an excellent advocate with a great court manner, bringing a sense of calm to highly emotional cases. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, articulate, and consistently presents well-researched, sensible arguments that promotes collaboration while strongly advocating for her client.Solicitor 2025
Although we were both instructed at short notice, Rachel was meticulous in her preparation of this case. She ensured that she was up to speed with all information, amongst an ever-changing landscape. Rachel was reassuring and sensitive to a lay client who had found themselves in a challenging situation. As always, her communication with me, as her professional client, was excellent. In every case Rachel ensures that I am promptly updated, and always makes herself available for any questions or assistance that may be required. Solicitor 2025
A lovely and outstanding member to join your team, clients love her! Solicitor 2023
Professional experience has been very apparent. Public Access client 2023