AMBER LAW CELEBRATES ITS 2ND ANNIVERSARY
WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT? www.amberlaw.gi
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amber@amberlaw.gi offer our clients moral support, help them find peace of mind, restore wellbeing and aid the positive transformation from their current life situation, in family breakdown, unemployment following unfair dismissal, or ill health following accident, injury or negligence. It is common that there is a personal challenge which has given rise to the legal problem in the first place and if not treated there will likely be a repetition, a consequent downward spiral in wellbeing which to some feels almost impossible to reverse. We aim to treat both the personal and legal issue together to achieve the best possible ‘life solution” for our clients, their immediate family or support, employers, all of whom are affected. By empowering our clients and supporting them in attaining positive transformation in all areas of life, family and support systems are in turn also positively influenced”.
Founded in March 2013 by local Barrister and Interpersonal Mediator Amber Turner, Gibraltar’s first Holistic Law Firm AMBER LAW is dynamic, fresh and unique. Introducing new practices for a law firm, Amber Law is fast growing and consolidating its core legal team, network of professional counsellors, therapists, holistic practitioners and its media services to provide a well rounded service that will positively impact their clients’ general wellbeing. The focus is on developing and maintaining healthy personal and business relationships. This support and guidance is continued throughout and even after the legal process. Amber Law creates a tailor made package for children and adults from all walks of life to positively transform family life. Amber says, “Amber Law’s model was created from an amalgamation of my 15 years’ experience in civil and criminal litigation, charity work, studies in yoga practices and my awareness of the great benefits to health of holistic healing practices. I believe that lawyers have an ethical and moral responsibility to help clients resolve their legal issues and any underlying personal issues that may have lead to, or resulted from, their legal situation. Our practitioners have a healthy enthusiasm and passion for resolving conflict in a positive way, with the least animosity and resistance. We investigate every avenue to be able to BMAG 44
This philosophy extends within the Amber Law working environment. “None of our lawyers operate on annual targets but are instead asked to make financial contributions to the running of the firm. We encourage maintaining a healthy work/ life balance where all work flexibly, remotely and according to their own personal and family needs. This is particularly attractive to professional women (in the main) who are juggling their professional career and young families and find it easier to work from home. Likewise it is attractive to men who want to take home a larger proportion of the fruits of their labour or work in ways to enable them to spend more quality time with the family. Amber Law’s team comprises individuals who have achieved academic excellence, are knowledgeable, experienced and who share the firm’s philosophy. In particular their lawyers have the ability to empathise with and be sensitive to their clients’ legal and personal needs, to provide innovative and creative solutions to a wide spectrum of legal /life challenges, in a safe and confidential environment. Separation & Divorce At Amber Law it is recognised that not all relationship break downs should result in legal separation or divorce. Going to a lawyer can be a knee jerk reaction. Some relationships can be rescued through counselling, family therapy or Mediation. Other relationships, however cannot and should not be rescued such as those of domestic abuse. Traditional legal services are provided including drafting pre/post-nuptial Agreements, Separation Financial Agreements, obtaining a divorce, advice concerning children such as residence, contact, maintenance, abduction, adoption and property and financial issues. Amber Law litigates, however only as a last resort. Instead lawyers endeavour to remain
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00350 (200) 67585 mindful of the emotional and financial costs to the client. From her extensive experience, Amber has seen positive results when clients are assisted and empowered to make decisions in a calm manner, free from fear, guilt and worry during Mediation or the legal process. The tools to achieve this are brought to the table at Amber Law. It is becoming increasingly popular for both husband and wife, or cohabitees to approach the firm together for joint resolution, a welcome move away from the adversarial system. Employment & Business Services Fiona Young, Solicitor of 15 years experience, Employment law specialist and Interpersonal Mediator joined Amber Law in September 2013 from a background of insurance and general litigation. She adds that, “In a business setting the Amber Law philosophy promotes improved communication, cooperation, and conciliation. When matters do need to be dealt with in court proceedings, Amber Law assists with all aspects of a case, guiding clients professionally through the legal process, keeping their interests and needs as the paramount consideration”. Fiona offers an efficient and effective service for both employers and employees including cases of redundancy, unfair dismissal, bullying/ harassment, sex, race, age discrimination. Fiona provides businesses with legal services tailored to their needs such as document drafting, employment relations, contractual disputes and insurance claims. Aware of the specific and changing needs of both new and established businesses, Fiona provides sound, reasonable and commercial advice in a wide range of situations.