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Boodle Hatfield gains a family law partner

23 June 2017
Issue: 7752 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Emily Brand has joined Boodle Hatfield as a family law partner

Emily, who was previously head of the family team at Winckworth Sherwood, and has particular experience in high-value financial proceedings and international children disputes, said: ‘The firm has a fantastic client base, and I am greatly look forward to working closely with the family and private client teams of such a prestigious firm.’

James Ferguson, partner and head of family at Boodle Hatfield, whose main departments are property, private client and tax, corporate, family and litigation, said: ‘Emily joins the family team at an exciting time—the demand for high quality, international family law is growing—and her appointment will further enhance the firm’s domestic and international reputation in advising on big ticket and complex family breakdowns.’

Issue: 7752 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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