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31 May 2020
Issue: 7889 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Anthony Gold Solicitors—Fiona Lyon

Firm adds partner to family team
Anthony Gold Solicitors has announced that Fiona Lyon has joined the family team at London Bridge as a partner.

Fiona has been working in family law for over 12 years and is an experienced and trusted practitioner. Fiona joins from Simpson Millar where she was the Head of Family for the London Region covering three offices. Fiona had both regional and national responsibilities during her tenure at Simpson Millar and brings with her considerable expertise. Fiona is an active member of Resolution and the Membership Development Officer for the South West London Resolution Committee.

Fiona will be undertaking all aspects of family law work with her focus being on complex financial settlements and children matters. Fiona is skilled in providing wealth protection advice, including prenuptial agreements, and often works for clients with international assets. Fiona also represents parents following relationship breakdown and is building her practice in relation to surrogacy law.

Kim Beatson, the Head of the Family Team, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Fiona to the team. She brings with her a wealth of experience to the firm and will be instrumental in strengthening our family law offering. I look forward to working with her to further build on our leading reputation.’

Issue: 7889 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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