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11 July 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Roythornes Solicitors—Neil Denny

Divorce specialist joins in Lincoln

Midlands and East Anglia firm Roythornes Solicitors has welcomed Neil Denny to the team as a senior associate.

Neil joins the firm in Lincoln from Diane Genders Solicitors. He specialises in divorce law, with extensive experience in financial arrangements, cohabitation disputes and children matters. He said: ‘I’m thrilled to join the Roythornes team; the firm is at a really exciting stage of development. Seeing a local firm make such an impact for clients across the country is impressive and the main impetus behind my move.

‘The challenge of developing the family law offering in Nottingham is really exciting and something to get my teeth into. My focus will be on building relationships with larger organisations so that they know where they can send their clients or staff for clear and practical advice. After all, family law is relevant to almost everyone at some point.’

Vember Mortlock, managing director at Roythornes, added: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Neil to the team as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has written a number of books and spoken internationally about the conflict and collaboration of family law so it is a real coup to have him join Roythornes.

‘This is a time of real growth for us and we are currently looking for strategic recruits across all our offices. Neil’s appointment will really help us to meet our ambitious plans.’

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