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Vanda  James

Vanda James

Birketts LLP, South East

Position

Vanda joined Birketts in 2023 and is a Partner and Head of our Sevenoaks Family Team.

Vanda is an expert in all aspects of family law and specialises in complex financial cases or those with an unusual element and has notable expertise in international child relocation and other highly sensitive family issues. Vanda also regularly drafts and advises on Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements and is a member of Resolution and has been a trained collaborative lawyer since 2006.

Vanda is passionate about getting the right outcome for her clients and has been described as formidable. When needed, she enjoys carrying out a forensic analysis of financial information especially those cases involving family businesses and trust assets. When required, Vanda can be tenacious and has a reputation for giving clear advice both as to the strategic way forward and potential outcome. Vanda is empathetic and is always determined to achieve the right outcome for her clients which she does with diligence, focus and determination.

Vanda has been ranked as a leading matrimonial specialist by Legal 500 and Chambers UK since 2007.

Vanda is the former President of Kent Law Society and is listed in the Citywealth Leaders List. She is also identified as one of the top 10 pioneering family lawyers transforming matrimonial law in Kent 2023 by Business Today.

Education

2023 Joined Birketts LLP

2016 Partner, Cripps LLP

2011 Partner, Rix & Kay LLP

2004 Partner, Warner LLP

2003 Qualified as a Solicitor

1994 Qualified as a Legal Executive

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