The team, which is one of the most highly regarded in the Midlands, is expanding to meet the demands of the current market.
Liz Wyatt, partner and head of the family team at Anthony Collins Solicitors said: “Claudia will be a great asset to the team and provide a much needed resource for us. She has some great experience and a real passion for family law. Our clients will certainly benefit from her skills and enthusiasm.”
The specialist and experienced family law team advises individuals on matrimonial and all other forms of family breakdown. It has two qualified mediators that can help with negotiations and try to avoid unnecessary court proceedings and also has top rankings in both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners classifications.
Claudia said: “I have worked in other areas of law but my heart has always been in family. Family law concerns real people and you can make a positive difference to people’s lives by being excellent at your job. I’m really looking forward to meeting new clients and progressing in my role.”
Claudia joined Anthony Collins in 2010. She previously worked in the corporate litigation team.
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