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08 April 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Stowe Family Law—Joanna Newton

Family law expert joins in Bristol 

Specialist firm Stowe Family Law has welcomed senior solicitor Joanna Newton to its Bristol office.

Joanna (pictured, right), who has joined the firm from TLT LLP, offers a wide range of expertise across the family law field. Her areas of experience include divorce and financial issues relating to family trusts and business assets, and she also advises on private law children matters and domestic abuse cases.

Joanna commented: ‘I am delighted to be joining the team at Stowe Family Law in Bristol, the city in which I completed my training. From the outset, I work with my clients’ best interests at heart and ensure that they are supported throughout whilst achieving the right result for them as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible. I look forward to bringing this and my family law experience to the team.’

Managing partner Jemma Slavin (left) added: ‘It's a really exciting time for Stowe Family Law in Bristol. Now in our second year, our increasing number of clients means that we needed to recruit another solicitor and I am thrilled that Joanna has joined the team. She comes with a wealth of experience in family law issues. Her extensive matrimonial financial remedy and complex child law experience will complement our existing team.’

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