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Lilas Kayani

Associate Solicitor

I am an Associate Solicitor at Crane & Staples. I joined the Family Team in May 2023.

I qualified as a solicitor in 2014 and since then have specialised in Family and Children Law.

I have expertise in children matters, particularly in advising parents when social services are involved with their family. I also represent parents in complex proceedings including:

  • Emergency Protection Orders, Interim Care Orders, Care and Supervision Orders.
  • Care proceedings involving allegations of non-accidental injuries, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, neglect, forced marriage, mental health concerns and lack of capacity.
  • Contested adoption applications.
  • Representing parents in private law Children Act proceedings, including Child Arrangements Orders (previously contact and residence), Prohibited Steps Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Wardship.
  • Assisting victims of domestic abuse and representing them in obtaining Non-Molestation/ Occupation Orders.

I am extremely approachable, and my friendly nature ensures that I am able to deal with my clients with the utmost empathy, care and sensitivity in order to help them through the various legal processes, whilst minimising the stress and anguish that can follow.

Reported Cases

WZ (Placement with Grandparents) [2024] EWFC 357 (B)

Accreditations

Professional Memberships

  • Resolution
  • Hertfordshire Law Society
  • Society of Asian Lawyers

Asian Legal Awards 2024

Outside the office

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and watching cricket.

biz4Biz awards 2023

biz4Biz Awards 2023

  • I have worked extensively with Ms Lilas Kayani on complex public law cases where she represented parents and grandparents. She is extremely dedicated, hard-working and always goes the extra mile for her clients. Her legal knowledge of children work is solid. She is approachable, empathetic and consistently reliable. I highly recommend her as a family law solicitor.

    Legal 500, 2026

  • Lilas, I am immensely grateful for your help over the course of the hearing. I simply could not have managed without you being there. It was a pleasure to work with you.

  • Lilas Kayani is a very hard-working lawyer whose analysis of a case and understanding of the client's needs are always spot on. I have been very impressed with Lilas' ability to further her client's interests, often in the face of resistance from other parties. Lilas has gained a very good reputation with the judiciary and tribunal she appears before, something which I have observed first-hand.

  • Thank you for making us feel at ease and valued today.

  • I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude. The way you had prepped my file ahead of my hearing is nothing short of perfect. Thank you so much for helping me keep my children safe I can’t ever repay your hard work. You are the absolute best.

  • Your knowledge of the background of the case and how best to engage with the client was invaluable.

  • Lilas made me feel at ease from the initial appointment and made time to understand my case. Communication between hearings great. You are in safe hands. Lilas you are amazing.

  • Many thanks for everything. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done, I will never forget what you have done and I will remember you for the rest of my life.

  • Lilas, I am happy with what you have written. Thank you for helping me. I really appreciate it, so thank you again.

  • Thank you so much Lilas, you have been a great support to my uncle and aunty throughout this and we can’t thank you enough.

  • Thanks for everything Lilas - can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the work you are doing for us.

  • Chambers & Partners UK
  • Legal 500
  • Children Law Accredited
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