Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Family and Mental Health Law
At Oxford Law Group, we combine exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver tailored solutions for families and individuals facing complex legal challenges. Our team of dedicated professionals brings decades of collective experience in Family Law and Mental Health Law, ensuring clients receive pragmatic advice grounded in deep sector knowledge. We prioritise clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to ensure complete understanding of case progress and financial implications. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through Legal Aid availability for eligible clients, including those involved in care proceedings and mental health tribunals.As a regulated legal practice, we maintain strict adherence to professional standards while fostering a supportive environment for clients during sensitive periods. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in children's law, mental health advocacy, and complex care proceedings, with particular strength in representing vulnerable parties across Oxfordshire, Reading and Berkshire. Through continuous investment in professional development, we maintain our position at the forefront of evolving legal frameworks affecting families and mental health rights.
Services
Family Law
Mental Health Law
Legal Aid Services
Care Proceedings
Mental Health Tribunals
Children's Law
Child Protection Cases
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in family and mental health law
- Our client-focused approach uses plain language without legal jargon
- Legal Aid available for eligible care proceedings and mental health cases
- Team includes Law Society Children Panel accredited specialists
- Proven track record in complex care proceedings across Oxfordshire and Berkshire
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services addressing complex childcare matters, adoption proceedings, and special guardianship orders. Our experienced solicitors represent parents, children and extended families in court proceedings across Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We provide clear legal guidance on pre-proceedings negotiations and secure accommodation applications, ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities throughout the process.
Mental Health Law
Comprehensive mental health law representation including tribunal preparation, hospital managers' meetings and Mental Capacity Act compliance. Our dedicated team advises patients, families and guardians on community treatment orders and detention rights. We specialise in challenging unlawful detentions and ensuring appropriate care planning through the Care Programme Approach framework.
People
Victoria Smith
Director and Solicitor
Family law specialist with over 30 years' experience, qualified in 1989. Specialises in complex care cases and children's rights. Member of Law Society Children's Panel with extensive court advocacy experience across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Elizabeth Knox
Director and Solicitor
Childcare law expert with background in social work and Scots Law qualification. Specialises in international family law cases and complex child welfare matters. Holds children panel accreditation and provides strategic legal representation in Oxford and Berkshire courts.
Khee Guan Tan
Director and Solicitor
Mental health law specialist with 20+ years' experience. Leads mental health team handling tribunal cases and capacity act matters. Qualified solicitor with international legal background, providing expert representation for patients and families.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law and Mental Health Law, covering care proceedings, adoption, mental health tribunals, and child protection cases across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
Legal Aid is available for care proceedings and mental health tribunals. Other family matters may qualify if involving domestic violence or child abuse. We'll assess your eligibility during initial consultation.
What experience do your solicitors have?
Our directors have 20-30 years' specialist experience in family and mental health law, including court advocacy, tribunal representation, and complex case management across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
