Blake Lapthorn expands south coast Family team

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Experienced specialist Jane Longworth has joined leading law firm Blake Lapthorn’ Family team.

 

Jane, who has 13 years’ experience, previously ran the matrimonial practice at Trethowans law firm office in Southampton.

 

Based with Blake Lapthorn’ Family team in Portsmouth, Jane will provide valuable additional expertise to the south coast team led by Joanne Houston.

 

Jane specialises in all aspects of relationship breakdown particularly contested financial issues. She is an accredited Resolution specialist in private child law and financial provision, and sits on the Hampshire Resolution committee as a regional liaison officer.

 

Christine Plews, head of Family at the firm, said: “We are delighted that a family practitioner with Jane’s experience and skills is working with us to expand the expert advice we provide for clients.”

 

Blake Lapthorn has one of the largest dedicated Family law teams in the South East, with practices based in Winchester and Oxford, led by Simon Burge and Christine Plews respectively, as well as in Portsmouth.

 

The firm’s Family practice offers advice across the full range of family law matters, when relationships begin and end. The team can assist with cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements. The team has significant experience in dealing with all aspects of financial matters and children issues, and has specialisms in international issues, dealing with family-run businesses, farming, equestrian and other rural activities.

 

Contacts: Christine Plews on 01865 248607 or Jane Longworth on 023 9222 1122.