TV Edwards Solicitors is delighted to welcome Alia Lewis who joins the firm as a Partner and Head of Public Law Children in our Family Law department. A highly respected figure in children and family law, Alia brings with her a wealth of expertise, particularly in representing neurodivergent individuals and families. Her appointment marks a significant expansion of our family law team and reflects our commitment to delivering inclusive, specialist legal services.

A Career Dedicated to Advocacy and Excellence

Alia began her legal career at TV Edwards in 2002 as a paralegal. After qualifying as a solicitor and gaining children law accreditation, she left in 2012 to focus on her family. She later joined Duncan Lewis Solicitors, where she made a significant impact, founding the UK’s first autism and ADHD specialist legal unit – an initiative that earned her the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award for Children’s Rights in 2023.

As a co-founder of FLANC (Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community), Alia has been a leading voice in promoting systemic change within the family justice system. Her lived experience as a parent of an autistic child underpins her passionate, trauma-informed approach to advocacy.

Strengthening Our Family Law Offering

Alia specialises in complex public and private children law (16.4) cases, often involving sensitive issues such as fabricated or induced illness (FII), non-accidental injury, substance misuse, and mental health. She represents both children and adults and regularly conducts her own advocacy.

Alia is recognised in Chambers UK for her excellence in family law and has been named a Diversity and Inclusion Champion. She is also listed as a Next Generation Partner and a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500. Alia frequently speaks at national conferences and has been widely published in leading legal and mainstream media.

Julian Overton, Managing Partner, commented:

“Alia’s ground-breaking work in neurodivergent advocacy aligns seamlessly with our values and vision. Her arrival further strengthens our ability to offer expert, compassionate representation to clients with complex needs.”

In Alia’s Words:

“It’s a privilege to return to TV Edwards, a firm that champions innovation, excellence, and empathy. I look forward to embedding bespoke, trauma-informed practice models that improve outcomes for neurodivergent clients navigating the family justice system.”

About Our Family Law Team

Under the leadership of Partner Paul Read, our award-winning family law team is one of the largest in the country. We advise on a full range of family matters, including public and private children law, divorce, complex financial cases, domestic abuse, forced marriage, FGM, adoption, surrogacy, and international child abduction.

We are proud to be recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners, and The Times Best Law Firms 2025, where we rank among the UK’s top 20 family law firms. Our team is known for combining legal excellence with a strong commitment to social justice and client care.