Family law expert Vanda James joins Birketts' Sevenoaks office

Family law expert and former president of the Kent law society, Vanda James has joined Birketts.

She becomes partner and head of the family team at Birketts' Sevenoaks office and arrives from fellow Kent law firm Cripps.

James has nearly 30 years' experience and specialises in complex financial cases. She has notable experience in international child relocation and other sensitive matters.

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"I am thrilled and delighted to join the Birketts team and to play an important role in growing our practice in the South East, she said.

"I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to help support the team and deliver next level service for our clients."

Katie Beaven, partner in the family team, added: "We are all very excited that Vanda is joining Birketts and our Family Team in Sevenoaks.

"Vanda’s reputation is formidable, she is driven to achieving the very best outcomes, providing clear and valuable advice, and we are certain that she will be instrumental to achieving the desired outcomes for our clients."

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. It has 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks.

It advises individuals, businesses, government and public sector organisations in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups - property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

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