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25 May 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Collyer Bristow—Tanya Roberts

Partner hire strengthens firm’s family offering

Collyer Bristow has brought partner Tanya Roberts on board to bolster its family team.

Tanya joins the firm after 26 years as a partner with Charles Russell Speechlys. She is highly specialised in family law matters and related financial issues, including divorce, cohabitation and children matters both in the UK and internationally.

Tanya stated: 'As a firm with strong values and high standards, Collyer Bristow is the perfect place for me to further develop my career in family law.

‘I am looking forward to helping to grow the Family team even further. Collyer Bristow has a great reputation for handling a variety of family law issues, and it’s a great time to join the team.’

Toby Yerburgh, head of the firm’s family team, also said: We are delighted to welcome Tanya to our Family team, as we look to strengthen our offering further. Tanya’s appointment will complement and strengthen Collyer Bristow’s current extensive Private Wealth offering to high-net-worth clients, and her extensive experience will add another facet to our expertise.’

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