Deborah Piccos

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About Deborah

Deborah qualified as a solicitor in December 2001 and specialises in public law children matters and undertakes her own advocacy in all of her cases. She represents children in a wide variety of public law and adoption cases. She is a specialist in care proceedings including cases concerned with issues of radicalisation; fabricated and induced illness, non-accidental injuries; serious sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect. She is also experienced in cases involving contact with children in care, assessment applications, finding of fact hearings, placements abroad and cases with international jurisdiction issues.

Deborah undertakes her own advocacy in all levels of courts and is a Higher Rights Advocate in Civil Law. Deborah is a band 2 lawyer in Chamber and Partners. Deborah is noted in in the current Legal 500 directory as a key lawyer at TV Edwards LLP.

Deborah sits as a Recorder and Deputy District Judge in family law on the South Eastern Circuit. She is a member of the East London Local Family Justice Board and heads up their website https://eastlondonfjb.glide.page/dl/783bbb and is on their conference and courses organisation committee. She was the Chair of SAHCA – The Solicitors’ Association of Higher Courts Advocates from 2020-2022. Deborah was a finalist in the Legal Aid Practitioners’ Group’s family legal aid lawyer of the year for 2022 and 2017. She frequently chairs and speaks at family law events

Area of specialism

  • Public law children.

Notable cases

Accreditations

The Law Society Children Law accreditation and higher rights of audience (civil). Vulnerable witness training accreditation obtained.

Memberships

  • Chair of the Solicitor’s Association of Higher Courts Advocates (SAHCA) 2020 – 2022.
  • Association of Lawyers for Children.
  • Member of the East London Family Court Local Family Justice Board and their steering group.
  • London Children’s Lawyers Group.
  • NSPCC.
  • Associate member of the National Association of Guardians ad Litem and Reporting Officers (NAGALRO).
  • Barnet, East London and Central Family Court User Groups.

Recommendations

Deborah Piccos is an experienced solicitor advocate with deep expertise in public law matters. She frequently represents the interests of children and babies in care proceedings that involve very serious issues such as abuse, illegal drug use and fabricated illness.
— Chambers and Partners (2026)
“She is able to distil matters for the child she represents and she has got the know-how and the skills.”
— Chambers and Partners (2026)
“She provides excellent representation for her clients, always going the extra mile, and she thinks strategically.”
— Chambers and Partners (2026)
“Deborah Piccos is a phenomenal advocate and very persuasive.”
— Chambers and Partners (2026)
She is able to distil matters for the child she represents and she has got the know-how and the skills. She works incredibly hard to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for children. Deborah is thorough, organised and tenacious. Deborah is a brilliant advocate who takes a diligent, knowledgeable and balanced approach.
— Chambers & Partners Directory, 2025
Deborah Piccos is exceptional. Her unique blend of unsurpassed knowledge and approachable manner make her a formidable advocate and opponent. She is a truly wonderful children’s lawyer.
— Legal 500 (2025)
Deborah is incredibly thorough and utterly committed. She has a huge reservoir of knowledge and is great to work with.” She is a very good advocate who gives a personal service to every one of her clients. She is always incredibly calm, measured and persuasive, which comes from her in-depth knowledge of the papers and asking the right questions. Deborah is a cracking advocate and so good at representing children
— Chambers & Partners Directory, 2024
Deborah Piccos is an excellent solicitor for children, as she is hugely experienced and knowledgeable. She is extremely hard-working on her clients’ behalf. She is always thoroughly prepared and a pleasure to work with
— Legal 500, (2024)
“Deborah Piccos is experienced in public children matters involving allegations of abuse. As a Higher Rights Advocate, she undertakes her own advocacy in all levels of courts.” “She has robust knowledge of the law and gives good, practical advice.” “Deborah knows what she is talking about, handles clients very well and has the ability to think outside of the box to resolve issues.” “She is organised and on the ball – you know the case will progress well under her steer.” “Deborah has got a very good court presence and delivery.”
— Chambers & Partners Directory, 2023
The current team is upholding the legacy of quality at TVE. A firm with a solid reputation and fee-earners who are carrying the brand. Deborah Piccos, and Claire Longland All work to a high standard and are excellent in their manner with clients.” “‘They are very experienced in public law children cases and conduct them skilfully, thoughtfully and with imagination.
— Legal 500, 2023

Meet Deborah's team
Family Law Public Law: Care Proceedings
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