Kent, England, United Kingdom
As a Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department, I specialise in complex child protection cases, advocating for clients across the UK and internationally. My mission is to make the legal process accessible and compassionate for underserved communities. I regularly represent children both in public and private law proceedings. I represent clients facing serious allegations in family court, including: 🩻 Non-accidental injuries (NAI), e.g., head injuries, fractures, bruising 👶 Shaken baby allegations 🧬 Genetic disorders mistaken for abuse 🏥Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) and Perplexing Presentations 🚨 Sexual abuse, including multi-generational cases 💔 Child death cases 🔄 Re-opening adverse fact-finding or final hearings I am passionate about supporting: 🧠 Neurodivergent individuals 👧 Children in care or deprivation of liberty proceedings 👨👩👧 Romany Gypsy, Traveller, and international families ⭐️ Clients with learning difficulties or disabilities 🧑🧒Vulnerable adults, including those with the Official Solicitor 💼 Why Choose Me? I regularly represent children both through their Guardian and directly. With 17 years’ experience, I work with Leading King’s Counsel and medical experts to challenge complex evidence and secure optimal outcomes. 🎯 Recent Case Highlights ✅ Exonerated several parents in NAI cases, children returned immediately ✅ Exonerated intervener in burns injury allegation and children returned ✅ Exonerated intervener in NAI and sexual abuse case More case successes at gtstewart.co.uk/news. 🏅Individual Achievements • Chambers & Partners: Band 3, Family/Children Law: Public Law (UK, 2025–2026) • Legal 500: Recommended Lawyer • Kent Law Society: Winner, Excellence in Leadership Award (2025) • Kent Law Society: Finalist, Legal Hero Award (2025) 🏅Departmental Achievements I am proud to have grown and developed the Family & Childcare Department since joining GTS in 2022. We have increased our national presence geographically and nearly doubled in size as a department. Whilst also attaining for the first time ever, Legal Directory recognition in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, as well making it onto the Times Best Law Firm list. 📬 Get in Touch Need expert guidance on complex child protection or family law matters? I’m here to provide clear, compassionate advice. 📧 Email: [email protected] ☎️ Phone: 0208 299 6000 💻 Website: www.gtstewart.co.uk 👤 Profile: gtstewart.co.uk/our-people/ryan-booth 🏢 Offices: gtstewart.co.uk/our-offices 💻 www.gtstewart.co.uk