Rosemary Houghton is a Director and Head of the Public Law Care Team for Family South, specialising in public law childcare cases. Qualified as a solicitor in 1995, she has worked at Pepperells since 1987 and leads the Family South Care Team.
Rosemary regularly represents children in care proceedings at all court levels, from the Magistrates’ Court to the High Court, including serious cases involving non‑accidental injury and allegations of sexual abuse. She is frequently instructed by CAFCASS and children’s guardians, and also represents parents in care proceedings, bringing a balanced and highly experienced perspective to complex matters.
A long‑standing specialist in this field, Rosemary has been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 1999, reflecting her recognised expertise in acting for children in public law proceedings.
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