What can I do for you
Rose-Marie is a specialist in family and children law. She is an expert on children issues including child arrangements orders, relocation applications, co-parenting arrangements, parentage arising out of donor arrangements, UK and international surrogacy.
Her work also includes advising clients on financial issues arising from divorce or separation as well as wealth protection through cohabitation and pre and post-nuptial agreements.
Supporting your ambitions
Rose-Marie’s highlights include acting for the father in the Court of Appeal case Re M-A successfully defending the mother’s appeal against an order for the child to relocate to live with the father abroad, acting pro-bono for the surrogate mother in Re F v M v SM and the mother in Re C (Declaration of Parentage).
Rose-Marie is a trained collaborative lawyer and is experienced in helping her clients to resolve matters outside of court wherever possible. This allows her clients to reach a solution that works for their individual family and which maintains their privacy over sensitive issues.
What do others say
Rose-Marie is recognised by Legal 500 as a rising star and Chambers and Partners as an Associate to watch. Her clients describe her as “efficiency personified”. She is known for her expertise in surrogacy and fertility law as “among the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who specialise in this area”. She won Associate of the Year at the Family Law Awards 2019.
What else should you know
Rose-Marie is a member of Resolution a group of family practitioners committed to resolving matters using a constructive and amicable approach wherever possible.
Rose-Marie loves the outdoors and can often be found walking in the Peak District.