Annie Leach
Associate
Family | Children Disputes
About Annie:
Annie is an Associate in our Children Disputes team, based in our London office
Annie is an associate in our family team specialising in international children matters. She is a Resolution accredited specialist in child abduction and private law children matters. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2023, Annie worked at a leading human rights firm before joining RWK Goodman in 2026.
Annie advises on all aspects of international children cases. This includes 1980 Hague Convention proceedings, wardship and inherent jurisdiction cases. She also has experience in modern family cases, including those involving international surrogacy arrangements.
In 2026, Annie won Rising Star of the Year at the Modern Law Awards. In 2025, she achieved highly commended Junior Solicitor of the Year at the Family Law Awards.
Annie also has a Masters degree in surrogacy law.
Experience:
- Re XW (Parental Order: Death of An Applicant) [2024] EWHC 2082 (Fam)
- YW & Anor v A & Anor [2024] EWHC 3548 (Fam):
- EN v RN & Anor [2026] EWHC 21
- The Father v The Mother & Ors [2024] EWHC 2425 (Fam)
- Re X Children (Abduction: Grave Risk: Children’s Objections) [2024] EWHC 1296 (Fam):
- Health Service Executive of Ireland v SM [2024] EWCOP 60
- Re RO (Schedule 3 MCA 2005) [2023] EWCOP 55
- N and A (1996 Hague Convention: Article 13) [2023] EWCA Civ 623
- N and A (1996 Hague Convention: Costs) [ 2023] EWCA Civ 88
Memberships:
- Resolution
- YRES
- Child Abduction Lawyers Association
- Women in Family Law
- Young Legal Aid Lawyers
"Annie Leach all deserve particular praise for their in-depth legal knowledge, excellent client-care skills, and commitment to achieve the best result for their clients all the time.”
“Annie Leach - an exceptional solicitor, fiercely represents her clients and is always available for advice and support when needed”