Claire Eastwood achieves Law Society Children Law accreditation

We are thrilled to announce that Claire Eastwood, a senior associate solicitor at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, has recently achieved the prestigious Children Law Accreditation from the Law Society. This significant milestone is a testament to Claire's dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to representing the best interests of children in legal proceedings. The team at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is incredibly proud of Claire's accomplishment and the high standards she upholds in her legal work.

The Law Society Children Law Accreditation

The Law Society Children Law Accreditation is a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings. Achieving this accreditation involves a rigorous process, including comprehensive training, a detailed application, and a thorough assessment of the solicitor's knowledge and skills. This accreditation ensures that practitioners like Claire are equipped with the highest level of expertise to handle complex children law cases, providing clients with confidence in the quality of representation they will receive.

About Claire Eastwood

Claire is part of our family law team having joined our firm in March 2020, after gaining four years’ experience at another local law firm in York. She undertakes a full range of care proceedings, private children and domestic violence matters across Yorkshire. She has experience of acting for parents in proceedings against Social Services in North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Yorkshire.

Each case Claire is involved with is unique and with that in mind, she delivers a bespoke service to each and every client she works with, focusing on the needs and objectives for the best outcome for that case.

Claire Eastwood brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of children law to her role at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. Over the years, she has successfully represented numerous clients in a variety of children law cases, earning a reputation for her compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail. Colleagues and clients alike commend Claire for her dedication and the positive impact she has made in the field.

Claire shares in her own words what the work she does means, “My position requires a great deal of trust from my clients, as family proceedings can be amongst the most difficult times in a person’s life. I pride myself on being a voice of reason, and a source of support during these times; ensuring that clients are well prepared for the potential outcomes and equipped with sound and sensible legal advice.”

Greg Cross, Joint Head of Family Law said, “Working with Claire is an absolute pleasure. Her knowledge and commitment to children's welfare are unparalleled. She truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure the best outcomes. Our whole team extend our heartfelt congratulations to Claire on achieving the Law Society Children Law Accreditation. This prestigious recognition underscores her exceptional dedication and expertise in children law. At Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, we are proud to have Claire as part of our team, and we are confident that her accredited status will greatly benefit our clients. We look forward to continuing to provide outstanding legal services and advocating for the best interests of children in all our cases. For any children law matters, please do not hesitate to contact Claire or our firm for expert assistance.”