Berwins promotes rising family law star
Family lawyer Emma Lees
Yorkshire law firm, Berwins has promoted family lawyer Emma Lees as part of ongoing developments in the practice.
Emma, who both trained and qualified with the firm has been appointed Associate.
Described as "a first-class team" in industry guide Chambers and Partners, Berwins’ family team is widely regarded as one of the leading units in the region and is consistently ranked as such by legal directories.
Commenting on the announcement, Emma said “I’m thrilled to be continuing to develop my career at Berwins and to be working alongside some truly exceptional family law specialists. The firm is an exciting and rewarding place to work and, with new developments in the pipeline, I’m looking forward to
contributing to our ongoing growth and future success.”
In addition to supporting clients with expert legal work, Emma has been a driving force behind the creation of the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Junior Lawyers Division, of which she is a Vice President.
Head of family, Danielle Day added “Emma has made an outstanding start to her legal career, showing not only a deep understanding of the law and a proactive approach to resolving difficulties but also to care. Care for our clients sits at the heart of the way Berwins operates and is particularly important when
supporting those in the often challenging position of relationship breakdown.”
“This combination of attributes is something which sets Berwins apart and is an approach which Emma embodies. A bright legal career is starting to blossom and we’re thrilled to be supporting her as it does.”
