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15 March 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Jones Myers—Rachel Baul

Firm welcomes family law specialist

Divorce and family law firm Jones Myers has expanded the team with the appointment of family law solicitor Rachel Baul.

Joining the team after almost four years with Newtons Solicitors Group, Rachel brings with her extensive experience of family law, particularly high net worth financial cases. Rachel, who is a former president of the Harrogate & District Law Society, joins the team in Jones Myers’ Harrogate office.

Rachel commented: ‘Jones Myers has an outstanding reputation for excellence and it’s tremendous to be working with a team which includes a deputy district judge, a family law arbitrator, a chair of Resolution’s specialist accreditation scheme and two collaborative solicitors.’

Jones Myers’ director Richard Peaker also stated: ‘Rachel is a well-respected family lawyer whose depth and breadth of experience across more than two decades spans sectors including farming, agricultural and sport. We warmly welcome her and wish her continued success.’

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