Law firm adds ‘rising star’ in Derby

Law firm Geldards has added to its East Midlands family law team with the appointment of senior associate Janine Hobday, to its Derby office.

With over 12 years’ experience, Janine joins from Flint Bishop and specialises in matrimonial finances, with a particular emphasis on the resolution of financial issues for wealthy individuals.

Recognised by Legal 500 as a “Rising Star”, Hobday is a member of Resolution and helps to resolve family issues, especially those concerning children, in a non-confrontational way.

Fiona Apthorpe, partner, head of family Law at Geldards said: “We are thrilled that Janine has joined the Family Law team in Derby. She brings with her a great deal of experience and specialist knowledge, which will strengthen the service we can offer to our clients. We already have a really great team of family lawyers in the East Midlands and this new appointment takes us one step closer to becoming the leading specialist matrimonial department in the region We are delighted to welcome Janine to the team at Geldards.”

Hobday added: “I am looking forward to starting my journey with Geldards, their reputation for Family law is second to none and am pleased to be joining the team and enhancing what is already a very strong offering.”