Kirstine Hidalgo Souto

Deputy Head of Child Protection

About Kirstine Hidalgo Souto

I was educated at the University of Reading and the College of Law. I undertook my training in private practice at the largest legal aid firm in England gaining experience in Family Law, Child Care Law and Mental Health Law.

Upon qualification in 2011, I remained with the firm for a short period specialising in both Family and Child Care Law, before joining Invicta Law in 2015.

I enjoy undertaking my own advocacy when possible and have provided training to social workers on a variety of topics at both conferences and meetings.

Kirstine uses her years of expertise in Child Protection law to distil complex cases, providing support to clients.
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Client testimonials

“I am writing in praise of your support. As someone in the firing line of an ultra-aggressive legal team for the first time in my life, this was a traumatic and, at times, upsetting process. You were at my side, dispensing wise and calming counsel throughout. You have been readily available when crises occurred, have been a wonderful listener and, in the end, we reached an outcome that was highly satisfactory for our school and its pupils. I cannot speak highly enough of the way that you handled this case, and I thank you and your firm for the support you gave me. Being a chair of governors, sworn to confidentiality, can be a lonely business! You kept me sane.”
Chair of School Governors
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service

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