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14 October 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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DMH Stallard—Samantha Jago

Family solicitor & mediator joins as partner

City firm DMH Stallard has bolstered its family team with the appointment of partner Samantha Jago.

Samantha formerly spent more than 11 years at rhw solicitors in Guildford, where she served as one of the managing partners. She has more than 14 years of experience in family law, including in international cases involving overseas assets, and matters relating to children. Samantha is also an experienced family mediator.

Richard Pollins, managing partner at DMH Stallard, said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Samantha to the firm. She is an exceptional solicitor in her field and someone who will unquestionably enhance our already extensive expertise in this area. Our ambition to recruit the best talent in the legal sector continues undimmed.’

Samantha added: ‘This is a very exciting opportunity for me. I look forward to bringing my experience and insight to DMH Stallard and to supporting their exceptional client base, both in the UK and globally.’

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