Hibberts Solicitor Re-accredited to Law Society’s Children Panel for a further 3 years

When a child’s involved, you want to be sure you’re getting the best legal support available by a Law Society Accredited solicitor. Tony Dimelow, has been a solicitor with Hibberts LLP since qualifying in 1988 and specialises in representing parents or children in Care and Supervision proceedings issued by the Local Authority. He deals with all aspects of Public Law children issues. 

Tony has been successful in his application to be re-accredited to the Law Society`s Children Panel for a further 3 years having been on the Children Panel continuously since 2011. This Accreditation is the quality mark for legal professionals working in family and children law, particularly those who represent children. 

The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation covers all types of children law work such as adopting a child, your rights to see your children, child custody issues and the legal rights of children. Tony has shown that he has achieved the required level of competence and knowledge, as defined by the Law Society in the area of children law and the representation of children. To become accredited, legal practitioners have to undergo a rigorous process, which includes mandatory training and an interview assessment in front of a panel of experts. 

This Accreditation is only available to solicitors who can demonstrate that they possess the required level of competence and knowledge in legal matters relating to children. It is a means of identification for professionals such as Guardian’s to identify suitably qualified solicitors when representation of a child is required.

Tony follows the Law Society Code of Practice for Children Law. The code outlines the standards of practice and conduct expected of accredited members throughout their accreditation. You can find out more about our Child Law Services here.