BLANCHARDS LAW - Key Persons
Aalia joined Blanchards Law in April 2022 and is currently working towards training as a Chartered Legal Executive. Her warm and empathetic approach endears her to clients at what happens to be a very difficult time in their lives. Aalia has spent some of her life living abroad and prides herself in her understanding of different cultures and religions, an important factor that often crops up during family proceedings.
During her free time, you will find Aalia painting, walking her dog, or most recently, writing a cookbook, which has inspired Lisa to cook one night a week!
With her previous experience running a business, she's a valuable support to you and the team. You will be glad of her unfailing enthusiasm, friendly ear and unflagging energy during your matter. Clients love her, as per one very recent testimonial: "I would like to thank you both for your wonderful advice in helping me get my house back in Aylesbury. I had spent a miserable two years and with your professional knowledge we were able to evict the lady who had taken advantage of my kindness and generosity for many years."
Job Titles:
- Law Solicitor
- Senior Solicitor and Mediator
Bernadett successfully completed a business degree before she decided to follow a career in law. She travelled extensively around Europe and studied Italian, Spanish and French. She joined Blanchards Law as a Senior Solicitor and Mediator.
Bernadett is a dedicated family law solicitor and a Resolution member. She has a passion for the law, is a tough negotiator and she firmly believes in that ‘knowledge is power'. Bernadett feels that it is a privilege to make a difference for people who are going through difficult times and feel vulnerable. She imbues her clients with confidence and in turn they trust her implicitly, knowing that they are in good hands. She has a reputation for making things happen rather than reacting. She gets stuff done.
Bernadett progresses her cases in a pragmatic way and cost-effective way, whilst continuously keeping clients informed. Bernadett appreciates the importance of family life, however if it must break down, she can make sure you go through the transition as smoothly as possible.
Claudia joined Blanchards Law in October 2023 after working for an accounting firm and spending three months travelling. She is a part-qualified chartered accountant and is working towards finishing her accreditation. Claudia has an interest in complex financial family matters and is often involved in pet custody disputes. Outside of work, she enjoys running, travelling, and trying new restaurants."
Helen has specialised in family law for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in complex and high profile financial cases and children matters. Having worked in London where she represented the Central Authority in child abduction cases through the Hague Convention she has a particular interest in cross border children cases including those involving leave to remove children from the jurisdiction of England and Wales.
Helen has recently joined Blanchards from a top Legal 500 practice in Surrey where she was described as a ‘Dynamic solicitor who deals with complex cases and is solicitor to note' by the Legal 500. Helen regularly writes for law journals and has featured in the national press. She is a member of Resolution and adopts a conciliatory approach to resolving cases for her clients and supports the charity ‘Reunite'.
Helen is a dog lover and enjoys walking her dog with her family.
Isla joined Blanchards Law in June 2023 and is currently working towards becoming a Barrister. Isla was called to the Bar in October 2022 having successfully completed the Bar Practice Course earlier that year.
Throughout her time in education and working in a legal environment, Isla has developed a real love for advocacy, particularly within the family law setting. Isla prides herself in being able to understand and empathise with clients and the circumstances they find themselves in.
In her spare time, Isla is studying to become an accredited mediator. When she is not studying, Isla enjoys spending time with her two dogs, three horses and two guinea-pigs.
Juliet has specialised in family law since she qualified as a solicitor in 2018. She offers experience in dealing with the full range of family issues including divorce, children and financial issues. Juliet is a member of Resolution, the leading membership organisation for specialist family lawyers in England and Wales. She therefore takes an empathetic, practical and constructive approach to resolving family issues. Juliet is also a member of the Thames Valley Family lawyers Society.
Recent work highlights have included representing clients in relation to international child relocation disputes and acting for clients in relation to financial remedy proceedings who have high value assets and multiple business interests. She enjoys researching the latest developments in family law and writes articles for the firm's blog.
Outside of work, Juliet spends her spare time with family and friends, cycling, hiking or kayaking.
Lisa is an Ilex trained paralegal with a wealth of knowledge and 21 years' of experience within the law. She has a soft spot for Children related matters, as a mother to a young daughter. Lisa can relate to family life and prides herself in her ability to approach these matters in a child focused way. Lisa is very approachable, understanding and a reassuring support for clients.
Norberto provides legal assistance particularly to visitors in the Costa del Sol helping them establish businesses, in sales and acquisition, title, land use, litigation, non-resident income tax, heritages, expenses and taxes associated with sale. He assisted Blanchards Law in establishing our office in Spain.
Graduating in 2002 he has worked as a police officer in the Policia Nacional for 16 years and now also as lawyer for 9 years. He is established in practice separately to Blanchards Law and is regulated in Spain having been accredited by the Bar Association in Seville, no 15152.
Norberto is passionate about coffee, the sea and mountains, and rides motorcycles and snowboards. He is passionate about his work and seeks to be empathic while finding solutions.
Pamela qualified as a solicitor in April 2022. Her areas of expertise include, but not limited to, dealing with financial arrangements in separation and divorce and relationship breakdowns for clients including assets often involving pension funds and maintenance pending suit.
Pamela also deals with child arrangements including living or spending time with a parent as well as advising upon prohibited steps and specific issues orders including educational issues between parents over their children.
Previously she worked for three years in a law firm's Conveyancing Department amassing knowledge of property issues and procedures which she can utilise within family work. Prior to this, she worked at the Oxford County Court for eight years both in the family and civil department, as a circuit judge's listing officer and court clerk, gaining invaluable insight into the inner workings of the court, and establishing good contacts there.
Outside of work, Pamela translates at her local church from Punjabi and Hindi into English. She enjoys reading thriller novels and spending time with her young family.
Job Titles:
- Trust & Inheritance Issues
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Heathrow Airport Duty Manager
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