Business Details
Expert Family and Mental Health Law Services in Oxford
At Oxford Law Group, we combine decades of legal expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver tailored solutions in Family Law and Mental Health Law. Our team of directors and solicitors brings extensive experience from diverse legal backgrounds, including childcare law, mental health tribunals, and complex care proceedings. We prioritise clear communication, jargon-free advice, and realistic cost transparency to ensure clients understand their options and outcomes. With a strong commitment to public service, we handle cases involving children's rights, adoption, guardianship, and mental capacity matters, operating under the Solicitors Code of Conduct.Our practice spans Oxfordshire, Reading, and Berkshire, where we advocate for families and individuals in sensitive legal situations. Legal Aid eligibility is assessed for qualifying cases, ensuring accessibility to justice regardless of financial circumstances. We maintain rigorous professional standards, adhering to regulatory frameworks set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. Sustainability is integral to our operations, with initiatives to reduce environmental impact through responsible sourcing and waste management.
Services
Care Proceedings
Mental Health Tribunals
Adoption Proceedings
Special Guardianship Orders
Secure Accommodation Applications
Mental Capacity Act Advice
Child Protection Cases
Hospital Managers Meetings
Pre-Proceedings Support
CPA Meetings
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years' experience in family law specialism
- Client-focused approach with jargon-free legal advice
- Legal Aid available for qualifying cases
- Team of directors with specialist panel accreditations
- Transparent cost structures and funding options
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal Aid
Services
Care Proceedings
We represent parents, children, and family members in local authority child care investigations. Our solicitors provide urgent legal support during social services interventions, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the process. With extensive courtroom experience, we help clients navigate complex child welfare legislation.
Mental Health Tribunals
Our specialist team advises patients and families regarding detention under the Mental Health Act. We prepare tribunal applications challenging detention orders and provide representation at hospital managers' meetings. Legal Aid is available regardless of financial circumstances for these proceedings.
Adoption Proceedings
We guide prospective adopters through court applications while representing birth parents' interests during care proceedings. Our solicitors handle special guardianship orders and post-adoption contact arrangements, balancing legal requirements with emotional considerations.
Special Guardianship Orders
Our family law experts assist relatives seeking legal responsibility for children when parental care isn't possible. We explain order implications, prepare court documentation, and represent clients at hearings determining long-term childcare arrangements.
Mental Capacity Act Advice
We advise families about decision-making powers for loved ones lacking mental capacity. Our solicitors explain lasting power of attorney options and represent clients in Court of Protection proceedings regarding health and welfare decisions.
People
Victoria Smith
Director and Solicitor
Family law specialist with 30+ years' experience, former Law Society Children's Panel member, and expert in complex care cases across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Elizabeth Knox
Director and Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with childcare law expertise, former Scottish Children's Reporter Administration professional, and international family law case specialist.
Khee Guan Tan
Director and Solicitor
Mental Health Law team leader with dual legal qualifications in Malaysia and UK, specialising in psychiatric detention cases and tribunal representation.
Gemma Bound
Solicitor
Child protection specialist with 12 years' experience, former local authority lawyer, and experienced courtroom advocate for family members in care proceedings.
Morag McNiven
Solicitor
Mental health law expert supervising civil and forensic section cases, with specialist knowledge of hospital detention procedures and patient rights.
Questions
What areas of law does Oxford Law Group specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law (care proceedings, adoption, child protection) and Mental Health Law (tribunals, capacity act advice).
Can I access Legal Aid for my case?
Legal Aid is available for care proceedings, mental health tribunals, and cases involving domestic violence or child abuse.
What regions do you serve?
We operate across Oxfordshire, Reading, and Berkshire with court representation throughout southern England.
Are your solicitors accredited specialists?
Our directors hold Law Society Children Panel accreditation and have decades of specialist experience in their fields.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We use recycled materials, low-carbon office supplies, and comprehensive waste recycling programmes.
