Nilah is a Senior Solicitor in our Family and Divorce team. Nilah offers clients bespoke advice on a wide range of family matters, including separation and divorce, child-related issues and asset protection via pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Nilah recognises the effect of family disputes on the wider family unit and is there to help. She focuses on the bigger picture to achieve the best possible outcome for individuals and families in the long term and in a way that works for them. Nilah is calm, personable and always aims to go the extra mile for her clients.
Nilah is a member and Vice Chair of the American Bar Association - Section of International Family Law (ABA SIL).
Nilah is recognised in Legal 500 UK guide 2024 and is described as;
"very impressive and will be one to watch in the years ahead. She is far more able than her years of experience would suggest. She works closely with Richard and has been a pleasure to work with. Really very good.”
"extremely capable, highly efficient, reassuring and compassionate".
I know we are often helping people through a very difficult period in their life and with that in mind, I think it is important to do all I can to ease that difficulty, not add to it.
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