Public law children specialist joins 9 St John Street Family Team

Oakes practiced as solicitor for 13 years before being called to the bar in 2021. Since then she has been undertaking work predominately in public law proceedings.

During her career as a solicitor, Oakes practised primarily in public law children matters acting on behalf of parents and children in private practice.

For the remaining six years of her career, as a solicitor, she acted on behalf of local authorities in the Greater Manchester area.