22.3.2023
Cohabitation Agreements
Unmarried couples who live together do not have the same legal protection as married couples and civil partners when they...
Read moreLara is a Senior Associate in the Family Team based in our Hampstead office.
She specialises in all aspects of the divorce process, including financial issues and child arrangements. She also advises clients on pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Lara’s financial cases often include complex issues such as assets located overseas and the valuation of business assets. She works with clients to resolve arrangements for their children, including where one parent may wish to relocate and financial provision for children whose parents are unmarried.
As a member of Resolution, she strives to establish a constructive and non-confrontational approach when dealing with family disputes. She is committed to achieving the best outcome for her clients and provides pragmatic and practical advice.
Outside of the office Lara enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid Spurs fan.
Jan Atkinson is very experienced, professional but also very easy to work with.
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