Second time used Bird & Co in a matter of months and team again of Seb and Donna were extremely professional, patient, quick with all comms and thorough. Would definitely recommend - many thanks Ben and Jake
Ben PearsonRebecca and her team provided a professional and efficient service with direct and clear communication at all stages of our recent move. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for future work.
Mr M H – Newark, Nottinghamshire – Conveyancing ClientThank you so much! I enjoyed working with you and I highly appreciate the type of service and support that you and your colleagues provide.
Misa – Conveyancing ClientExcellent value for money with top quality services.
Mr JB – Stourport on Severn – Conveyancing ClientFast, efficient and friendly service. Good value and very professional. I would use again and highly recommend.
Ms. TM – Merthyr Tydfil– Conveyancing ClientA very big thanks to you (Estelle) and Alison for your help, advice and support. We could not have asked for more.
Mr. AG – Grantham, Lincolnshire – Family Law ClientI was extremely impressed by [Dale's] professionalism ... which is why my Wife and I have had no hesitation in returning to Bird & Co ... I would recommend this company to anyone.
Mr. JC – Kettering, Northamptonshire – Conveyancing ClientI cannot think of any suggestions that would improve the excellent service you provide.
Nottinghamshire; Wills & Probate ClientSimon Cobb was brilliant. Explained everything so it was easy to understand. He was available whenever I had a worry and helped reassure me. I'm so grateful for all his work helping me.
Lincolnshire; Criminal Defence ClientI am naturally a worrier, and must have annoyed you with constant updates, but you were amazing. I need to say thank you for helping my dream of owning my own home come true. It means so much and I cannot thank you enough.
Ms GT, Conveyancing Client
Rachel is a Solicitor and works in the Family Law Department. Rachel has over 20 years experience as a Children’s Solicitor and has been a longstanding member of The Law Society’s the Children’s Panel
Rachel grew up in Nottinghamshire and did her Law Degree at the University of Leicester. She qualified as a Solicitor in 1996 and trained and worked within a large regional firm. She stayed at that firm and was eventually made Head of the Family, Children’s Emergency Team and was also a Partner at the regional firm.
Rachel then decided to move in 2018 and joined a large specialist, niche Family Law Practice with offices all over the Midlands and in the south of the country. Rachel worked as an in-house advocate representing parents, children, other family members and Children’s Guardians all across the Courts within the Midlands. Rachel dealt with directions hearings, contested interim care removal hearings and fact find and final hearings during this period. She appeared before all levels of the judiciary. This was an extremely exciting and enjoyable experience where she developed her advocacy skills to a greater degree.
Rachel joined Bird & Co in July 2019 and feels very happy to be working within the community that she has lived in all of her life.
Rachel became a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel in 2000 and has experience in representing parents and children in public and private law proceedings. She also has a wealth of experience representing victims and perpetrators involved in cases where there has been domestic abuse. She also has experience in representing individuals where there has been a forced marriage.
Rachel has recently completed the Law Society’s Vulnerable Witness training . It also means that she is able to highlight, spot and protect the rights of Vulnerable individuals who are involved in family law proceedings and the Court process.
Rachel has also been involved in a number of complex children’s cases involving non-accidental injuries where children have sustained serious brain injuries, bruising, fractures, emotional harm and physical and sexual abuse. Throughout her career she has represented parents and children with learning disabilities and has worked extensively with the Official Solicitor. Rachel has also represented children with mental health issues within care and secure accommodation proceedings.
Rachel has aa wealth of experience representing parents and children in private law proceedings. She has dealt with lots of cases where there has been parental alienation, implacable hostility, enforcement applications relocation to other parts of the country and removal out of the jurisdiction.
Over the last 25 years she has also represented victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse within injunction proceedings and has also been involved in forced marriage cases. She has also represented families where there has been surrogacy issues.
Rachel feels it is important for her clients to have continuity in their representation. Clients need to feel empowered and supported at this difficult time. She will always try and conduct her own advocacy where necessary. It is important the client feels everyone works together on their behalf as a team to try and solve their legal issues and problems
In her free time, Rachel loves her garden and is an active member of her community .
REPORTED CASES:
Re G (Surrogacy: Foreign Domicile)[2007] EWHC 2814 (Fam)
I chose Bird and Co Newark after meeting initially with Rachel Maclean.
Rachel was very helpful and reassuring and I felt she was very personal and professional how she handled the case and how she explained what was required.
Although my case was complicated she was able to bring my case forwards and also help with other external support that was required by making contact with these services.
The whole experience dealing with Rachel was pleasant and I like to thank her and would definitely recommend working with her.
Mr Schraal Family Law Client
During the last few months I have sought professional assistance regarding children matters in relation to an adoption and contact order. Rachel at Bird & Co has been assisting me with this.
She has always been professional, compassionate and I feel she has moved mountains to achieve the best possible outcomes for me.
Rachel kept me updated constantly via email, phone and ensured I had an understanding of procedures and what was required of me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Rachel to people. I would like to express my sincere thanks again to Rachel for everything she achieved for myself and my children, I am extremely grateful.
Rachel works from all three of our offices.