Hall Brown imports trio from JMW
HALL Brown Family Law has boosted its growing team with the appointments of a senior associate, associate and solicitor only six weeks after opening its doors on King Street, Manchester.
Eleanor Aguirre joins as senior associate, with Laura Guillon as associate, and solicitor Alice Couriel.
All three were part of the family team assembled by Hall Brown founders, Sam Hall and James Brown, when they were at JMW Solicitors and instrumental in raising the family department from a tier four to the top tier one ranking.
With more than five years’ experience in all areas of family law, Aguirre, who is also fluent in Japanese, has particular expertise in complex contact disputes, international relocation, drug and alcohol concerns, and allegations of harm toward children.
She said: “Like Sam and James, I believe it’s more important to invest time with clients, and offer empathy and a quality service, rather than have a high volume of cases. It’s exciting to be invited to join a firm with such respected individuals, a strong shared ethos and be involved in its development.”
Joining as an associate, Laura Guillon is experienced in working with high profile individuals, cases involving complex trust assets, property abroad and pre-marriage issues.
Half-French, bilingual Guillon sadi: “Having previously worked with Sam and James for two years, I am delighted to be reunited and join Hall Brown Family Law.
“I am a huge fan of straight-talking and cutting through corporate legal jargon, and strongly believe clients appreciate honest answers from professional and empathetic advisors – that’s why they recommend lawyers they trust.”
Couriel trained under Sam and James at JMW and has been involved in a range of family law disputes, including complex high value financial settlements and private children law proceedings.
The 25-year-old said: “It is particularly exciting to be involved with a new firm so early on in its evolution. And to know, trust and admire your colleagues creates such a positive, mutually respectful and optimistic atmosphere. The future looks bright.”
L-R Ele Aguirre, Laura Guillon and Alice Couriel. Front Sam Hall and James Brown
