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Expatriate Law—Melanie Bataillard-Samuel

21 June 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Expats family law boutique appoints senior associate 

Family boutique Expatriate Law has expanded the family team with the appointment of senior associate Melanie Bataillard-Samuel.

Melanie comes on board from the London office of Gregg Latchams, and has also previously worked at Hodge Jones & Allen and Clarke & Son LLP. She offers particular expertise in French and European law, and is highly experienced advising on international family law disputes involving French nationals.

Commenting on her appointment, Melanie said: ‘I am thrilled to be joining Expatriate Law. The firm has a fantastic reputation in international family law matters and is one of just a handful of UK family law firms which only advise expatriates.’

Alexandra Tribe, founding partner of Expatriate Law, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Melanie to the firm. Melanie joins at an exciting time—the team has grown substantially over the last five years reflecting the growing demand for high quality, international family law advice.’

 

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