Wright Hassall—Karen Brennan

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a senior appointment who brings more than 20 years of experience to the business. 

Wright Hassall has welcomed Karen Brennan as a partner and new head of family. 

She joins Wright Hassall after leading the family team at a Birmingham-based legal firm and is now keen to grow the team at the Leamington Spa based business.

Wright Hassall’s family team offers legal support in several areas including divorce, matrimonial finance, family matters concerning children, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, civil partnership issues and protecting those experiencing domestic abuse.

Karen said: 'I am extremely pleased to be joining Wright Hassall as the new Head of Family. The firm is incredibly well-known across the region, and it is clear that senior colleagues share my passions around excellence in service and ambitions for growth. 

'I am a calm, personable and empathetic individual, with the technical and strategic expertise to get matters resolved where required, which is incredibly important in family law.

'I am also committed to finding creative solutions to problems which do not necessarily revolve around litigation, and are more consensual and amicable – something particularly important when children are involved. 

'I have a real drive to connect with clients and provide them with the advice and support that they require.

'At this time of year, we unfortunately see a rise in the breakdown of relationships. We encourage individuals experiencing issues to reach out to us in confidence so we can provide support, and we offer a fixed fee for a first meeting which can be incredibly useful to explore options. 

'For those embarking on marriage or considering living with a partner we also provide robust guidance on pre or postnuptial agreements and cohabitee arrangements.

Phil Wilding, managing partner at Wright Hassall (pictured, left), added: 'I am delighted to welcome Karen as our new Head of Family. She has exactly the right expertise and attitude to lead the team, and is also highly ambitious. I look forward to working with her as she builds the team.'

Karen added: 'There is a significant opportunity for growth within the team, and I am keen to expand the team and recruit others who take a caring, yet strategic and solution-led approach to Family Law.