Sian Churchill

Senior Associate Solicitor, Head Of Public Law Sub-Team

Crane & Staples

I joined the Family Team at Crane & Staples in May 2019. I became a Senior Associate Solicitor in April 2022 and Head of the Public Law sub-team in September 2022.

• Representing parents, grandparents and other family members in care proceedings in cases involving allegations of non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and lack of capacity, amongst others.
• Representing parents in contesting adoption applications.
• Representing prospective adopters in contested adoption applications.
• Representing parents in private law Children Act proceedings, including Child Arrangements Orders (previously contact and residence), Prohibited Steps Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Wardship.
• Assisting victims of domestic abuse and representing them in obtaining a Non-Molestation Order to protect them.

I am passionate about providing vulnerable clients the best representation available. I work with local support services to ensure that this happens. I am a member of Resolution which means I will try to resolve matters with an amicable approach wherever possible.

www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/sian-churchill/

s.churchill@crane-staples.co.uk