Julia Shaikh

Graduate Legal Executive

Julia joined Johnson Astills in August 2018 and provides support to the Care Team in relation to all aspects of Childcare Law including:

Pre-proceedings Advice where Social Services are holding a Child Protection Conference or Pre-proceedings Meeting
Advice regarding section 20 Children Act 1989
Advice to family members regarding a negative assessment completed by Social Services in relation to a family member’s ability to care for a child
Care and Supervision Orders
Placement Orders and Adoption
Special Guardianship Orders

Team: Care Team

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