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Richard Kershaw has been a partner at Hunters Law since 2003, and advises on a wide range of financial and child related disputes arising on the breakdown of a relationship.

His cases are often complex and high in value, and draw on his expertise in trusts, overseas assets and property ownership. Richard is frequently instructed to obtain injunctions, both financial and for his clients’ personal protection.

In addition to his Family work, Richard has a complementary litigation practice with a primary focus on relationship generated trust and inheritance act disputes.

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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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