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04 January 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Birketts—Lisa Cornish & Denise Findlay

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Family & matrimonial team expands with double appointment

Birketts has bolstered its family law team with the appointment of senior associates Lisa Cornish and Denise Findlay.

Lisa (pictured, left), who joins the firm’s Norwich office, offers 20 years of experience in private family law. In addition to her expertise in children and cohabitation matters, she also provides particular knowledge of financial matters relating to family law cases.

Denise (right), who joins Birketts from Hansells Solicitors, will also be based in the Norwich office. She focuses her practice on private client matters, advising principally on divorce and financial issues including cases involving businesses and trusts.

Partner Oliver Gravell (centre), who heads the family law team, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Lisa and Denise to the team. They both come with a wealth of experience and represent significant hires for the firm.’

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