Gill Wright LL.B (Hons) : Director

Director, Head of Children and Family

Gill Wright LL.B (Hons) : Director

Gill qualified as a solicitor in 1993 after obtaining her Law Degree from Nottingham Trent University and studying for her Solicitors Finals at The College of Law in Chester. For the past 20 years Gill has specialised in Family Law with a particular focus on Children Law.

Since 1998 Gill has been a member of The Law Society Children Law Accreditation Scheme which recognises her specialism in this area of law and enables her to represent not only adults but also the children themselves in proceedings where this is needed.

What is the Children Law Accreditation

The Children Law Accreditation is a quality mark set by The Law Society for practitioners who represent children in children’s law proceedings and is recognised by the Legal Aid Agency.

To become an accredited member, applicants must demonstrate that they have:

  • personally conducted cases and represented parties in children proceedings
  • carried out advocacy for clients
  • a thorough awareness of ethical issues that can arise in children cases
  • an up-to-date knowledge of guidance, legislation, case law and practice developments
  • the ability to work directly with children, explore their competence and understand their wishes and feelings

Applicants are also expected to meet the standards of practice and conduct outlined in the Code of Practice for Children Law.

To qualify for this prestigious accreditation, a solicitor must complete a training course, submit a detailed application demonstrating that they meet the strict criteria and attend a face-to-face assessment. If successful, the accreditation lasts for three years.

Gill is a member and Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer with Resolution – Resolution’s membership are family lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Members follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems and encourages solutions that consider the needs of the whole family – and in particular the best interests of children.

After heading up a Family Law Department in a busy County Durham practice for 10 years an opportunity arose in 2012 for Gill to return to her hometown to manage the Family and Children Department at Hannays Solicitors and Advocates Ltd., and is a Director.

To contact Miss Wright please call 0191 4974630 or 0191 4555361 and wait to speak to our Receptionist.

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