Spear’s Review

A specialist in family law cases involving children, executive partner Kevin Skinner has been an important part of his firm’s expanding practice concerning civil partnerships, co-parenting arrangements and surrogacy. Skinner, who has been at the firm since 2006, is especially sought out due to his knowledge of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008. 

Finding the right balance for families within a relatively new and undeveloped legal space can be complex, but the challenge doesn’t daunt Skinner. ‘I strive to achieve the best possible outcome for all my clients, while supporting them through a difficult and often highly emotional time,’ he tells Spear's, adding that the firm also has strong connections with therapists and independent social workers who can consult throughout the case timeline.

Skinner also acts in international custody disputes, child abduction cases, matrimonial proceedings and care proceedings.

Notable cases

• M v F [2024] EWHC 1689 (Fam)
• Re K & S (Article 13(b) [2023] EWHC 1883 (Fam)