Sue Hodgson.

Sue has a strong personal following and regularly acts for second generation clients. She is renowned for her constructive and ‘no-nonsense’ approach to family cases and will always look for a practical solution. The vast majority of clients come to Sue on the recommendation of their friends, family and contacts.

Notable Cases

Sue has secured orders changing the residence of children from one parent to the other within children act proceedings, orders to enable children to be placed within private schooling arrangements, permission to relocate with children out of the jurisdiction and Special Guardianship Orders within court proceedings where at the outset of those proceedings, the Local Authority were against the placement.

‘Sue Hodgson is exceptional… an expert in complex child-related disputes, including cases with cross-border, safeguarding, and criminal aspects’. She is often instructed in the most complex private children law cases such as those involving serious allegations of harm. She provides a steady hand to guide clients through a difficult time’.

Testimonials from 2025 edition of Legal 500.

‘Sue Hodgson is highly experienced and respected.’

‘Sue Hodgson is a tenacious partner who strives for the best results for her clients, whilst also balancing this against managing their realistic expectations. Her briefs are very well prepared, and she is extremely diligent in the speed in which she deals with queries raised.’

‘Sue Hodgson is approachable and professional. She always has a very good legal knowledge and understanding.’

The 2026 edition of Chambers UK ranks Sue in Band 2 and states: Sue Hodgson is based in Telford and maintains a strong reputation for her work in Children Act cases and child arrangement orders. She also advises on complex financial remedy cases.

Client testimonials from Chambers include:

“Sue developed an incredibly strong practice because of her dedication. She gave balanced advice working well with clients’ expectations.”

“Sue gives the best advice and is realistic and diligent. She is effective and speedy with responses.”

Previous testimonials state: ‘Sue Hodgson is amongst the best in her field – she is extremely knowledgeable, very well organised and thinks ahead about everything you and the court will need. Her advice is forthright and compassionate at the same time.’ ‘Sue is brilliant – she’s always there when I need to speak to her and proactive in updating me on developments in my case.’ ‘Without question one of the best children solicitors. She is amazing.’

Client Testimonials

“The service of care we received was second to none from start to finish” – D M and S E Betton

“Very easy to talk to and good advice given” – M Reynolds

“Professional service – Sue was extremely approachable and helpful” – K Morgan

“Professional and friendly throughout, excellent service, Sue is very honest and genuine” – D Evans

“I was always spoken to in a way that meant I could fully understand how my divorce was going to proceed. I was nervous about the whole procedure but felt confident that I had nothing to worry about” – S Bedigan

Sue enjoys spending time with her family and friends, eating out, walking her dog and horse riding, she also enjoys international travel.