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31 July 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Boodle Hatfield—William Rollin

Family practice expands with partner hire

Boodle Hatfield has announced that William Rollin has joined its Family & Divorce practice as a partner. He joins the firm from Charles Russell Speechlys.

William’s practice covers all areas of matrimonial finance and family law, including resolving relationship breakdowns and proceedings in relation to private children matters. He is particularly interested in complex financial issues and arrangements in respect of pensions and has significant experience in advising on matters where there is a pattern indicative of personality disorders and / or illnesses including addiction.

Andrea Zavos, senior partner at Boodle Hatfield comments: "The family team are a key part of Boodle Hatfield's leading private wealth offering, enabling us to provide our clients with comprehensive advice on their personal affairs. William is a fantastic addition to the firm and brings a wealth of experience in family and matrimonial cases. The firm continues to build and invest in its key practice areas through strategic hires and remains focused on being a trusted adviser to UHNW and HNW individuals and families".

William Rollin adds: "I am thrilled to be joining a firm with such an outstanding reputation, heritage and dynamic client base. It is an exciting time as the demand for high quality, international family law is growing. The team is strongly positioned to meet the ever-changing needs of our sophisticated client base". 

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