Lisa Wilson 

Family Practice: 

Lisa has a wealth of experience representing clients in family law proceedings. Her practice focuses on providing compassionate, clear, and strategic legal advice to individuals involved in child arrangements, financial disputes, domestic abuse cases, injunction proceedings and care proceedings.

Throughout her career, Lisa has developed a reputation for thorough preparation, strong courtroom advocacy, and a client-centred approach. She is sensitive to the particular needs of vulnerable clients. She understands that family law matters are deeply personal and often emotionally charged, which is why she prioritises empathy and understanding alongside legal expertise.

Lisa's goal is to empower her clients with knowledge and confidence, guiding them through complex legal processes with professionalism and care. Whether representing clients in court or advising in conference, Lisa is committed to securing fair outcomes while maintaining sensitivity to the unique circumstances of each case.

Lisa accepts instructions for all family court proceedings including both private and public law proceedings. She represents parents, grandparents, local authorities, and children through their guardian. Lisa is also frequently instructed by police forces in applications for Forced Marriage Protections Orders (FMPO) and also in applications for disclosure out of proceedings (to assist with police investigations and/or internal investigations.).

Criminal Practice: 

Lisa also has extensive experience representing clients across a wide range of criminal cases. 

Lisa delivers high-quality advocacy and ensures her clients' rights are protected at every stage. With a thorough understanding of criminal law and keen attention to detail, Lisa will strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for those she represents.

Lisa accepts instructions from defendants, the CPS and the probation service. Her calm manner lends itself to handling witnesses, both in and out of court.

Lisa's combined criminal and family practice offers several advantages to instructing solicitors and clients alike. The combination leads to a better understanding of how different areas of law intersect, providing more comprehensive representation for clients. Further, the the cross-disciplinary knowledge, can prove useful in cases where family issues involve criminal elements, such as domestic violence or child abuse cases. This dual expertise allows Lisa to handle complex cases more effectively, offering clients a more integrated approach.

Direct Access Qualified:

Lisa has been accredited by the Bar Council to also accept instructions directly from members of the public directly via chambers.

Expertise:

Lisa's experience includes (but is not limited to) cases involving:

• Contact disputes between parents. 

• Domestic abuse and determining such allegations. 

• Parental alienation cases.

• Children with AHDA, Autism and other behavioural or cognitive diagnoses.

• Sexual abuse.

• Serious injuries inflicted to a child.

• Fabricated or induced illness (FII).

• Deprivation of liberty (DoLS).

• Applications to relocate, both within and outside of the jurisdiction.

• Protective injunctions, such as non-molestation orders. 

• Forced Marriage Protection Orders. 

• Drug and alcohol issues.

• Concurrent criminal proceedings.

• Breaches of non-molestation orders (in the criminal courts)and the impact of such (in the family courts).