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Sarah is Head of the Family group at Charles Russell Speechlys. She handles all areas of family law with particular focus on financial applications, children, cohabitation and marital agreements. Sarah advises those involved in disputes concerning their financial arrangements following relationship breakdown, whether as spouses/cohabitants or third parties such as trustees. Many clients are international or have assets abroad. Sarah is experienced in advising civil partners. Children issues include acting for parents or other family members.
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Catriona is a trainee solicitor at Stewarts, currently completing her third seat in the Divorce and Family department. 

Catriona has gained experience in many areas of family law, including complex financial claims arising on family breakdown, defended divorces, child arrangements and financial provision, and contact disputes between unmarried parents.

Prior to her move to law, Catriona had a successful career in investment management.

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