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Francesca is a well-respected practitioner specialising in public and private law proceedings.
Francesca is known for her approachable demeanour and ability to put clients at ease whilst ensuring they fully understand the legal process. She is able to build strong working relationships with both professional and lay clients.
Public Law Children
Francesca has developed an extensive practice within public law proceedings, particularly representing Local Authorities. She also regularly appears on behalf of parents, children and intervenors. Francesca has experience in dealing with serious allegations, including sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, honour-based abuse and fabricated and induced illness.
Francesa has regularly appeared as junior counsel in lengthy and complex matters. She has more recently appeared as leading counsel representing a Local Authority, successfully securing all findings sought.
Private Law Children
Francesca is regularly instructed on behalf of parents, grandparents and Guardians in private law proceedings. Francesca accepts instructions on all matters in private law.
Vulnerable Witness Accredited
Law, Lancaster University, 2011 (2:1)
BPTC, The University of Law, 2012 (Very Competent)
- Middle Temple
- North Eastern Circuit
- FLBA
- Legal 500 2026 “Francesca is hard working with excellent attention to detail.'
- Legal 500 2025 "Francesca is always calm and reasonable in difficult situations. She is a very strong advocate who never overlooks the minor issues."
- Legal 500 2022 "Francesca always strives to deliver the best service. When she is acting for local authorities, she builds a good rapport with our social workers, which puts them at ease."
“Francesca is hard working with excellent attention to detail”
- The Legal 500 2025