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Jackson's Matrimonial Finance Tenth Edition
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Margaret is a Partner at Silk Family Law. With more than 25 years’ experience as a family lawyer, Margaret specialises in cases involving significant assets and complex issues. She has a particular interest and expertise in landed estates and farming cases, both of which often involve disputes relating to trust assets, valuation and liquidity.

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Olivia is an Associate in the Family Team at Kingsley Napley. She works on a wide range of private family matters, including: divorce; complex financial disputes; matters relating to children, including international relocation; and pre-nuptial agreements.
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Women's Aid launches 10-year strategy
On 10th September 2026, Women's Aid launched their 10-year strategy: ‘Power, purpose and voice – the pathway to ending domestic abuse’.On their website, they state:"Today marks the launch of our...
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