Ambitious Dorset law firm Woodstock Legal Services has further strengthened its family team with the appointment of an experienced family solicitor at its head office in Canford, Cliffs in Poole.

Family lawyer, Karen Layland joins Woodstock Legal Services as a Consultant Family Solicitor, arriving with over 36 years of experience as a family law solicitor, having already built an enviable reputation as part of and leading successful family law teams across the Midlands and the South Coast. 

Birmingham-born Karen has wide-ranging experience in all family-related issues and offers particular expertise in handling complex financial settlements on divorce, including proceedings through the High Court. 

Karen’s work also covers complex children's cases, the law concerning unmarried families, and asset protection through prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. 

In addition to her legal work, Karen has also been an examiner for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, an assessor for the Law Society Family Law Panel, and a lecturer in family law at Birmingham City University and the University of Wolverhampton. 

Commenting on her appointment, Karen said:

“Woodstock Legal Services has a solid and growing reputation in law that spans across England and Wales. I’m delighted to be joining at a very ambitious time for the firm, which has seen remarkable growth over the last three years."

She continued:

“The vision and outstanding client service ethos at Woodstock Legal Services is exceptional, and I am really looking forward to playing a part in continuing that growth into the future. 

“I am very much client-focussed in my work and aim to achieve objectives through tailored advice that is always practical, commercial and realistic.”

The Woodstock Legal Services family team already have an excellent reputation across Dorset and the South Coast, with family solicitor Amy Langlois joining Woodstock in Bournemouth. 

The family team advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, cohabitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, arrangements for children and financial settlement arrangements. 

Carly Jermyn, CEO at Woodstock Legal Services, said: 

“We are delighted to have Karen join our team. Her extensive experience in family law will complement our service offerings to clients. Karen's appointment showcases our dedication to providing our clients with the highest quality legal services, making an already emotional time as manageable as possible."

If you would like to discuss your legal options with our family law specialists, please contact Karen Layland on 0330 088 5792 or email k.layland@woodstocklegalservices.co.uk.