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20 May 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Valemus Law—Manisha Hurchurn

Family law specialist Manisha Hurchurn joins Valemus’ growing family and divorce law practice

Valemus Law, the UK-wide business and family law firm, is delighted to announce that Manisha Hurchurn has joined its Family and Divorce law practice.

Manisha has been practising in the family law field for more than 13 years. She specialises in family law, with a particular emphasis on childrenincluding international matters involving children. 

A keen advocate for no fault divorce and a member of Resolution, the community of family law professionals seeking ways to resolve family conflict constructively, Manisha has extensive experience across the spectrum of contentious family issues including private children law and enforcement proceedings. She also provides advice in defended and undefended suits in a wide variety of divorce cases. 

'I am delighted to be joining Valemus Law,' says Manisha. 'Its Family and Divorce Law practice has attracted some of the UK’s best lawyers in this field. Being part of it provides a fantastic opportunity, not just to help develop the practice, but also to enable me to continue to provide my clients with the personal and quality advice they hope for.'

'We are very pleased to have Manisha join us as a partner in our divorce and family law practice,' said Oliver Brice, Valemus Law’s managing director and founder. “The practice is growing rapidly and we are fortunate to have attracted some exceptional lawyers. Manisha will be a fantastic asset to our practice; her specialist experience in some of the niche areas of family law will enhance our offering considerably.'

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