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Solicitor
Shreya Kallingal is a Solicitor in the Family Law team at K J Smith Solicitors, based in the Newbury office. With a strong focus on matrimonial finance work, Shreya also advises on children matters and brings a holistic and empathetic approach to family law.
Shreya began her legal career in India, where she practiced family law and property litigation for three years before moving to the UK. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Law at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on private international law and laws relating to women and children. Shreya is deeply interested in Comparative Family Law, she pursued dual qualification and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2022.
Her professional interests include prenuptial agreements and multi-jurisdictional cases, matters with foreign assets and complex relocation issues. With previous experience in legal aid work, Shreya has developed a keen understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on the resolution of both financial matters and child arrangements.
Fluent in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi, Shreya supports clients across a wide cultural spectrum. She values a supportive working environment and believes strongly in the importance of being authentic in legal practice.
Among her early accomplishments in the UK are being shortlisted as One to Watch Practitioner of the Year (British Family Law Awards, 2024) and named Rising Star (Devon and Somerset Law Society, 2023).
Shreya is based at our Newbury office.
Get to know Shreya:
Q: Coffee or Tea?
A: Coffee to get going, tea to wind down (caffeine always)
Q: What TV Show are you currently enjoying?
A: The Office only gets better with every rewatch
Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song?
A: “Breaking free” from High School Musical
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