Julia Shaikh

Graduate Legal Executive

Julia joined Emery 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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‘I cannot fault my experience with Emery Johnson Astills. Throughout this difficult time I was made to feel secure, supported and validated - money can’t actually buy these things.’

‘Thank you so much. We needed your help and support in such a vulnerable time in our lives.’

‘Having had experience of your organisation, my confidence in you grew. I would have no hesitation in asking you for any necessary representation in the future. Relatives and friends have already been told of my satisfaction. Thank you and well done!’

‘Although our partnership was under unpleasant circumstances, working with you make it a pleasure! I can’t thank you enough for making these months a positive experience as I always was assured of your support in the background. I will not hesitate to recommend you highly to anyone who needs your services.’

‘Thank you for your kindness. Sometimes it is not easy when you are trying to express how you gave us happiness. A very big thank you!’

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