Expertise
Brooke Robdrup-Kilgour is an Associate Solicitor specialising in children law, including disputes between parents concerning children and cases where the local authority is involved with a family. She also advises clients in relation to protective injunctions under the Family Law Act including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders.
Brooke qualified in 2016 and has practised exclusively in child and family law throughout her career.
Brooke is Children Panel accredited (2021) and has been recognised by The Legal 500 as a Rising Star (2023/2024) and a Leading Associate (2025/2026). She represents parents, children and extended family members in complex and sensitive children proceedings.
Advocacy is central to Brooke’s practice. She regularly represents clients at all stages of proceedings and is known for her calm, assured presence in court. Her approach is empathetic, pragmatic and clear; she is committed to ensuring clients understand the process and feel supported when facing often overwhelming circumstances.
Brooke is particularly focused on providing straightforward, practical advice and building strong relationships with her clients during what can often be extremely difficult periods in their lives.
Brooke has extensive experience in cases involving local authority involvement with families, acting for parents, children and family members in proceedings concerning serious allegations, including non-accidental injury, neglect, domestic abuse and substance misuse. She is experienced in urgent applications, case management hearings, fact-finding hearings and final hearings.
She also advises and represents clients in disputes between parents relating to arrangements for children, often involving safeguarding concerns and complex family dynamics. Brooke regularly acts in Family Law Act proceedings, including applications for non-molestation and occupation orders.
Alongside her casework, Brooke has delivered training and talks to professionals supporting vulnerable clients, reflecting her commitment to accessible advice and client-focused practice.
