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Samantha Little

Work undertaken: all complex children proceedings, including private law/public law care cases; adoption (including inter-country adoption); surrogacy and alternative family law. Advises and represents parents, children, children’s guardians and other family members. Conducts much of her own advocacy, including in the High Court. · Russell-Cooke LLP

EnglandFamily, Children

About

Partner at Russell-Cooke LLP specialising in complex children proceedings, including private law and public law care cases, adoption (including inter‑country) and surrogacy. Advises and represents parents, children, children’s guardians and other family members and conducts much of her own advocacy, including in the High Court.

Practice areas

FamilyChildrenAdoptionSurrogacyPrivate LawPublic Law

Office

Expertise

Private law care proceedingsPublic law care proceedingsInter‑country adoptionSurrogacy and alternative family arrangementsRepresentation of parents, children and children’s guardiansHigh Court advocacy

Education

  • St Catherine’s School, Bramley
  • University of Birmingham (1990 law degree; 2:1)
  • College of Law (1991 Final Exams)

Admissions

  • Qualified as a solicitor (1993)
  • Accredited to the Law Society’s Children Panel (since 1998)
  • Higher Courts (Civil Advocacy) qualification (2008)