The Sevenoaks-based Birketts LLP team is headed up by Vanda James, regularly taking on financial disputes involving trust and business assets.
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  • ‘Claire Tollefson is a fantastic lawyer. She has loads of experience and is well-versed in dealing with complex cases.’
  • ‘Birketts have unrivalled strength in depth and quality at all levels of seniority. From the most complex* finance or children case to lower value/less complex matters, Birketts will deal with the case with the same amount of integrity, quality and seriousness.’
  • ‘Vanda James - a real heavyweight in Family Law. If you want to get the best from your divorce, you go to Vanda. \nClaire Tollefson - One to watch. Has a huge future \nNusrat Siddique - A recent recruit that has the ability to go all the way to the top’
  • ‘The team comprises of highly accomplished and technically experienced lawyers. I would not hesitate to recommend any of them. ’
  • ‘Vanda James spearheads the Sevenoaks Family Law offering. She is an exceptional lawyer and even greater advocate for clients. She will always fight your client's corner. Her experience as a collaborative lawyer quickly garners favour with the opposition. Claire is technically astute and a brilliant addition to the team.’
  • ‘Birketts has a strong national reputation and have now opened in Sevenoaks ’

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