Ruth joined Wilkes in 2012, having practised in children matters in Birmingham for a number of years before that. Ruth went on to become the Head of the Childcare Department in 2015 and a Partner in 2018.
Ruth specialises in children matters, predominantly public law work involving care proceedings and adoption matters, representing children, parents and other family members. Ruth also acts on behalf of children in disputes between their parents. 
‘Ruth Harrison-Byrne is a class act – an absolutely brilliant strategist who knows exactly how to handle really difficult situations. She is a highly effective solicitor who really has the ear of her opponents, client and legal team. She has a piercing intellect which she deploys to good effect. It is truly appropriate to say that she is razor sharp and uses it to spot the strengths and weaknesses in her client’s case. She is an indefatigable and detail-oriented solicitor.’
