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Leading North-east solicitors Balfour +Manson has expanded its portfolio with the addition of specialists to their employment and family law teams. Karen Wilkie brings over eight years of litigation experience and expertise to the employment law team, where she will focus on assisting individuals and businesses with every aspect of their employment law needs from contracts to unfair dismissal or discrimination claims. Kirsten Lobban has joined Balfour+Manson’s family law team where she advises clients in all areas of family law including divorce, cohabitation, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child related disputes and adoptions. Kirsten is also a trained collaborative solicitor helping families reach amicable resolutions of emotive and life-changing issues. Julie Clark-Spence, who heads up the firm’s Aberdeen office, commented, 'We are delighted to add our new dedicated family and employment teams to our services in Aberdeen. Local clients can now access a full range of personal injury, family and employment advice from one of Scotland’s leading law firms that is bespoke to their needs. We understand that no two cases are the same and we pride ourselves on the personal service that we offer during what are undoubtedly traumatic and incredibly difficult times in our clients lives'.
'We already have a great reputation and considerable experience in recovering compensation for individuals in personal injury and medical negligence claims and we are regularly instructed in many complex and high value cases arising out of accidents both in the UK and overseas. The addition of our family law and employment law specialists underlines our commitment to the city and to our clients. Julie continued, 'Both Karen and Kirsten have already gained a reputation for effective handling of cases and have a friendly approach to clients. They are a great addition to the Balfour+Manson team in Aberdeen.' 38 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YN Tel: 01224 498084 www.balfour-manson.co.uk