Public children

Iona has represented local authorities and parents at various stages of care proceedings. She is confident managing vulnerable clients, those with limited cognitive functioning, mental health difficulties, and those struggling with alcohol/substance misuse. Iona is also familiar with the FDAC process. Prior to completing her pupillage, Iona spent two years working in a small firm in London focusing almost exclusively on care proceedings. She has worked on complex care cases, including NAI cases.

Iona recently represented an Intervenor in a NAI cases on a pro bono basis through Advocate. The case did not proceed to the FFH and, as such, no findings were made against her client.

Iona is familiar with the Resolutions Model style of assessment used in care cases and co-authored an article on this that will be published in Family Law in October.

Private children

Iona has represented applicants and respondents and is regularly instructed at all stages of proceedings, including multi-day fact-finding hearings. She is confident pursuing or defending allegations of domestic abuse and parental alienation. Iona adopts a focused approach and is able to work through complex cases efficiently.

Iona is experienced working with vulnerable clients and is able to ensure they feel that their voice is heard during proceedings.