Iain Wightwick
01-11-1985
Edward Counsell
01-11-1990
Amanda Rhodes
Amanda is a specialist Family Law practitioner. Extensive experience in Public Law, Private Law and Finance matters since 1990, she is a powerful advocate with a pragmatic approach.
1990 Lincoln’s Inn
“How can I thank you for such a wonderful job you have achieved in a very quick & professional & caring way and for all your hard work & expertise.”
“Many thanks for your help and support. You were very kind and understanding.”
“Thank you Amanda for your time and effort and lots of advice over past year”
“Many thanks for your professionalism, kindness and warmth.”
- Family
- Court of Protection
- FLBA
- Resolution
- Re N – 2014 representing the father where a child was abducted to the Bahamas
- Re M – financial proceedings involving pensions and 2 companies, a short marriage and dissipation of assets
- Re M – complex proceedings involving representation of a mother who was the subject of a European Arrest Warrant with live issues of abduction risks, Hague Convention, and wardship
- Re N – wardship/contact proceedings involving child abduction
- Re K – care proceedings representing a mother where there was evidence of severe mental disorder and harm to a young baby
- Re X – care proceedings representing a travelling family where the care plan was to separate siblings. Protracted evidence from experts and children remained at home
- Re A – public law proceedings representing the child where the allegations against the father included causing severe injuries to the child causing the child to be quadriplegic and blind. Evidence from many experts over 10 days resulting in orders protecting the child. The father was subsequently convicted of GBH and committed suicide in the criminal courtroom
- Re W – fact-finding hearing within public law proceedings representing an uncle who it was alleged has sexually abused his niece; successfully challenged with no findings made against the uncle
- Re B – 3-day hearing and subsequent appeal concerning the enforcement of a personal guarantee which was 7 years old but concerned new substantial debts. Guarantee upheld.
Details
Amanda Rhodes is a specialist family lawyer having practiced family law throughout her career. Amanda also practices in the Court of Protection.
Amanda’s family practice covers all aspects of children law and financial remedies together with ancillary applications.
In her public children law work Amanda represents local authorities, parents, extended family and children. She has experience of cases involving alleged NAI, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, neglect, alleged trafficking and international aspects. She has represented parents with mental health, capacity and learning issues, and children with educational needs and disabilities.
Amanda’s work encompasses post order applications such as applications for discharge of care or placement orders, contesting adoptions and seeking leave to oppose adoption orders.
In her private children law practice Amanda represents parents and children including in cases with allegations of and intervenors in care proceedings and parents and children in private law children disputes. This includes cases with an international element including child abduction and applications for leave to remove children from the jurisdiction.
Amanda has expertise in cases involving Deprivation of Liberty orders, FGM and wardship in the High Court.
In finance matters, Amanda is regularly instructed on cases involving finances on matrimonial or relationship breakdown, including cases of high and low net worth, multiple property assets, pensions, debts and companies, cohabitation and property ownership disputes, financial applications in relation to children and applications brought under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act. Amanda acts for parties and intervenors.
Amanda represents family members, local authorities, NHS bodies and other interested parties in health and welfare and property and affairs applications in the Court of Protection.
Amanda is a strong and tenacious advocate who always ensures that her client is comfortable and confident with her representation. She is rigorous in her case preparation and prompt in responding to her professional clients.
Public Access
In suitable cases, Amanda undertakes Public Access work. Many family law cases can be suitable for Public Access advice to resolve small or large issues, whether by representation at a court hearing, advice generally, assistance in drafting a letter or even ensuring court forms are completed correctly to make sure applications proceed correctly.
Amanda is currently the joint Head of Chambers together with Toby Huggins.
