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Caroline Little - Hanne & Co
Caroline Little Consultant – Child Care Law Expertise Caroline is a very experienced specialist childcare solicitor advocate who represents children, parents and family members in proceedings at all levels of court, in care proceedings, emergency protections applications, deprivation of liberty and wardship applications, adoption, special guardianship and complex private law proceedings.
Caroline is often asked to represent older children directly. She deals mainly with complex proceedings including physical and sexual abuse, emotional harm, factitious and induced illness, neglect and non-accidental injury.
Caroline is a long -term member, former chair and lifetime vice president of the Association of Lawyers for Children and was active for many years in the Family Justice Council. She has organised training for fellow professionals and experts, particularly on children’s participation in the court process.
Recent / Notable Cases
Representing children in the High Court whose mother had been murdered in their presence. Application reported at [2020] EWHC 3884 (Fam).
• Representing a 16 year old autistic young person subject to Deprivation of Liberty Orders. Advocating for resources for her care and her participation in the court process.
What our clients are saying about Caroline Little
Legal 500
“Well respected. Caroline Little – doyenne of representing parents and children, expert and agreeable, good with tricky cases, brings huge experience.”
Client Testimonial
“It is with immense gratitude that we say thanks to you and Caroline. Your representation for us was greatly appreciated and it will be my pleasure to recommend you to anyone needing a solicitor. Caroline was cool and calm but effective. She was elegant in her submission. To choose you all to represent was the best choice we made. Once again thanks.”
Testimonial
“I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and exceptional efforts throughout the entire court hearing process. Your thorough assessment, focus and the meticulous work you put into understanding our situation have not gone unnoticed. Your professionalism and commitment to ensuring the best possible outcome for X have made a significant impact on our lives.”
Client Testimonial
“I want to say thank you for your hard work and effort with managing my families case, you’re a very skilled lawyer and truly fought for us. You provided an outstanding service and was always very kind.”
“Well respected. Caroline Little – doyenne of representing parents and children, expert and agreeable, good with tricky cases, brings huge experience.”
“It is with immense gratitude that we say thanks to you and Caroline. Your representation for us was greatly appreciated and it will be my pleasure to recommend you to anyone needing a solicitor. Caroline was cool and calm but effective. She was elegant in her submission. To choose you all to represent was the best choice we made. Once again thanks.”
“I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and exceptional efforts throughout the entire court hearing process. Your thorough assessment, focus and the meticulous work you put into understanding our situation have not gone unnoticed. Your professionalism and commitment to ensuring the best possible outcome for X have made a significant impact on our lives.”
“I want to say thank you for your hard work and effort with managing my families case, you’re a very skilled lawyer and truly fought for us. You provided an outstanding service and was always very kind.”