This "highly regarded and very competent" niche group enjoys a growing reputation in the marketplace. It handles the full range of family disputes, but is particularly noted for its capabilities in public law children matters. It is also increasingly recognised for its expertise on matters relating to surrogacy and same-sex parenting. "The firm's service is very thorough and professional," say sources.

Alison Burt is universally praised as a leading light for both private and public law children work. She is considered to be "enormously experienced and extremely strong both intellectually and academically," while one source labels her "the solicitor of choice for complex care cases."

Haema Sundram handles complex private law children and surrogacy work, and also undertakes matrimonial finance matters. Sources say: "She is an intelligent strategist and a thoughtful lawyer who settles those cases which can be settled, and those she fights she fights to win."