Leading North West law firm, Stephensons Solicitors LLP, has expanded its Family law team in St Helens with the appointment of Rhian Friend.
The firm, which is based on Corporation Street in the town centre, has recruited Rhian in response to a growing demand for legal advice in the area of Children law.
Rhian, a specialist child care solicitor from Rainford, represents parents in Court proceedings relating to children, mainly in care, adoption, contact and residence applications. She also acts for parents and other family members specialising in matters concerning child protection issues and social services.
Rhian said: “Stephensons has a strong reputation in the field of Children Law and Family law generally, and I look forward to developing my expertise and knowledge in this area of law by working alongside the experienced Family team.
Karen Atkins, partner and head of the St Helens Family team, said: “There has been a marked increase in the number of people seeking advice in relation to Family and Children legal issues in St Helens and indeed across Merseyside.
“Rhian’s arrival means we can advise more people in need of real legal help. She will be an asset to the team.”
Stephensons now has a team of 14 Family specialists in St Helens, and as a firm has this year been recommended by the independent guide to the Legal Profession, the Legal 500. This annual guide ranks solicitors according to their expertise, and Stephensons secured an impressive Tier Two ranking for providing Family legal services.
The guide said: ‘Stephensons Solicitors LLP is committed to Legal Aid as well as private family work. In 2008 the team was appointed to the Framework Agreement for Manchester City Council for childcare work, and also assists an increasing number of high-net-worth individuals.’
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About Stephensons:
The latest edition of Legal 500 recommends the family law department at Stephensons and ranks the firm as the fifth largest in the North West.
Stephensons has 26 partners and more than 300 staff across a network of offices in Manchester, Wigan, Bolton, Leigh and St Helens.
For more information visit www.stephensons.co.uk.
Media information: Lianne Tracey
Stephensons Solicitors LLP