About
Shanice qualified as a Solicitor within the Family Law department in 2024.
She joined the firm in 2021, as a Paralegal, and commenced her Recognised Period of Training in April 2022.
Shanice obtained a 2.1 LLB Law (Hons) degree in 2014 and an Master of Laws (LLM) in 2018.
Experience & Areas of Expertise
Public Children Law
- Representing parents in complex care proceedings including cases involving non-accidental injuries, allegations of physical and sexual abuse, domestic abuse.
- Representation in Pre-proceedings (Public Law Outline)
- Advice to parents with issues around contact with a child under a care order
Private Children Law
- Section 8 Orders such as Child Arrangement, Prohibited Steps & Specific Issue
- Relocation applications
- Matters involving Practice Direction 12J, where domestic abuse is alleged
Shanice is actively developing her work in Surrogacy, Adoption and Fertility law.
Family law can be emotionally demanding. Shanice recognises the importance of empathy, clarity and sensitivity at every stage of a case. She takes care to explain the process and available options clearly, provides practical advice, and manages expectations honestly. She remains a consistent point of contact for clients while adopting a robust approach where their position requires it.
Client Reviews
“I had one of the most challenging family legal cases in 2024 and contacted Edwards Duthie shamash. I was then able to be represented by Shanice Edwards Smith. I honestly don’t know where to begin. Right from the very start Shanice was transparent about my complex situation but also very much reassuring, extremely organized and swift in replying to me with any queries I had.
Through the couple of months she was my solicitor I never once had to chase her down via email or phone as she always updated me. Her professionalism yet empathy for me is something I truly needed and received at the time. She also always made sure to explain legal jargon in the most simplified way for someone who had no idea about legal terms. I had a successful outcome and I am so truly grateful that I chose Edwards Duthie shamash. I would recommend Edwards Duthie shamash to anyone. Top quality solicitors. I cannot thank you enough.”
— Client of Shanice Edwards-Smith
“I just wanted to say thank you so much to Shanice Edwards-Smith for your help in these very difficult times going through family court again. You have been very helpful and supportive and helped guide me through to sort out problems between myself and the father. You were only ever a phone call away and you'd 9/10 always answer and if you couldn't you'd always ring me back. I've always had to remind myself that you aren't the solicitor for this hearing as you came across like you was the solicitor as you always had the answers to my questions and when you didn't you'd always find the answers.I just want to say thank you for your support and I really hope you do well to finish your training off.”
— Client of Shanice Edwards-Smith
“Could I also take this opportunity to say that it has been a pleasure dealing with Shanice, who has always been efficient, helpful and courteous in communication and is a credit to your firm.”
— Opponent solicitor to Shanice Edwards-Smith
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