Slater and Gordon—Ajmal Azam

Barrister Ajmal Azam has been appointed to lead the expansion of the family team at Slater and Gordon.

Ajmal was called to the Bar 12 years ago, and formerly practised with 1 Garden Court and Hardwicke Chambers. He offers plentiful experience across the family law field, spanning matrimonial finance and children law matters. He will now join Slater and Gordon as a senior associate in its flagship Chancery Lane office.

Ajmal commented: ‘I just decided I wanted to change direction and get my teeth into something new. I’ve always loved law and knew it was what I wanted to do right back to being at school. I really enjoy the variety of cases I deal with and working with people from such a wide range of backgrounds from European royalty, bankers and investors through to people surviving on benefits.

Head of the family team Hannah Cornish welcomed Ajmal, alongside fellow new recruits Sarah Bunn and Carla McLawrence: ‘“The sensitive nature of the work we do means it’s important to have the right team, with the right skills and experience and I’m thrilled to welcome Ajmal, Sarah and Carla on board.’