Firm promotions: Dawson Cornwell appoints two partners

London-based family law firm Dawson Cornwell LLP has promoted senior associates Charlotte Image-Flower and Forum Shah to partner.

Image-Flower and Shah both joined Dawson Cornwell in 2020 and specialise in private and public children law. 

Image-Flower, who has a particular focus on complex care proceedings, is a Resolution accredited specialist in domestic abuse and public children law, as well as a member of the Law Society Children Panel. In February 2024, she was appointed Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit, sitting within the civil and family jurisdictions.

Shah is known for her work on international child abduction and relocation. She acts on a range of cases concerning the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, as well as the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court and wardship, and non Hague Convention countries. She also acts for parents and other family members in care proceedings, living and contact arrangements, applications to relocate abroad, and cases involving allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, domestic abuse and parental alienation.

Image-Flower commented: 'I am excited to begin the next chapter of my career at Dawson Cornwell. Anyone working in children law knows that the work certainly comes with its challenges, but I honestly do not think there is anything more rewarding.'

Shah said: 'I am thrilled to be joining the partnership at Dawson Cornwell. We have an excellent team, and I know that due to the depth in expertise across the firm, I will continue to learn and develop my practice alongside some of the best practitioners in the industry.'

Carolina Marín Pedreño, partner and head of Dawson Cornwell’s children department, explained: 'Charlotte and Forum are outstanding children lawyers. They combine technical nous with compassion, and always approach cases with a drive to achieve the best outcome for the children involved. They are both welcome additions to the partnership.'