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Shanika Varga-Haynes is a solicitor based at Stowe Family Law's Leeds office. She has a particular interest in domestic abuse cases and children work and has also been involved in external and internal relocation cases. Shanika is part of the adoption team.
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Katie joined Birketts in May 2018. She is a Senior Associate in the Private Client Advisory Team.

Since qualifying as a solicitor in September 2012, Katie has gained a wide range of experience of domestic and international work for private clients and their advisers, as well as banks and trust companies.

Her experience includes tax planning, preparation of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts, probate and estate planning, with a particular interest in matters with a cross-border element.

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