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Ann-Marie Bowman

Partner, Chairwoman & Head of Care
Ann-Marie Bowman

Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of East Midlands-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors. Working from our Nottingham and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children law.

  • Adoption including placing children for Adoption
  • Care Proceedings
  • Child Arrangement Orders
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Prohibited Steps Orders
  • Special Guardianship
  • Specific Issue Orders
  • Supervision Orders
  • Children cases involving International Elements

Legal aid may be available to assist you in funding the work undertaken by Ann-Marie.

In her role as Chairwoman Ann-Marie leads the executive board who are focused on strategic planning and implementation.

Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family Law, dealing with all aspects of children matters. She is an accredited member of the Law Society Children’s Accreditation scheme (previously referred to as the Children Panel) recognising her expertise in this area of work.

Ann-Marie frequently represents children’s guardians, and takes instructions directly from children in appropriate circumstances, to ensure their interests are represented in Court proceedings. Ann-Marie also represents parents, other family members and foster carers within proceedings.

 

Experience

Qualifications

  • Graduated from Newcastle University and attained her Legal Practice Course at York.
  • Completed her training contract at a predominantly legal aid law firm in Leicester
  • Varied family law caseload before specialising in children matters from 2004.
  • Joined Rothera Bray in 2002, progressing through the roles of Assistant Solicitor, Associate and Partner.
  • Managing Partner throughout the firm’s 2016 merger until 2019, when she became Chairwoman.

Awards

  • The English Women’s Award 2018 – Winner
  • Modern Law Awards 2019 Lawyer of the Year – Highly Commended

Positions held

  • Director of AM Bowman Ltd
  • Partner at Rothera Bray
  • Head of Care Department
  • Chairwoman

Memberships and accreditations

  • Law Society Children’s Accreditation Scheme
Accredited Children Law | Rothera Bray

Ann-Marie Bowman Reviews

July 13, 2026
We cannot thank Rothera Bray enough for the outstanding support they provided throughout our Special Guardianship Order (SGO) process. Thanks to their expertise, professionalism, and dedication, we achieved a successful outcome, and we genuinely couldn't have done it without them. A special thank you goes to Ann-Marie and Emily, who guided us every step of the way. They were always there to offer advice, reassurance, and practical support whenever we needed it. No question was ever too much trouble, and they responded to any concerns or issues incredibly quickly, giving us confidence throughout what was a very challenging and emotional process. Their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail are of the highest standard. They made us feel supported from start to finish and always had our best interests at heart. We are truly grateful for everything they have done for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend Rothera Bray to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation. Thank you again, Ann-Marie and Emily, for making such a positive difference to our lives.
- Barbara
January 27, 2020
Ann-Marie Bowman specialises in public childcare cases and receives instructions from guardians, family members and foster carers regarding a range of adoption and care proceedings
- Legal 500
January 15, 2020
Ann-Marie Bowman, whose instructions predominantly come from children’s guardians, is a 'highly respected children lawyer.
- Legal 500, 2018