Shakira is an Associate Solicitor in our Family Law team in the Woodley office.
She advises on all sorts of family law matters from divorce, separation and financial arrangements to child arrangements, and injunctive relief.
Shakira is an astute and meticulous lawyer and often spots legal points that others may miss. She works quickly and has a flair for thinking on her feet, particularly in court.
Clients enjoy working with Shakira for her professional and friendly approach and she is often praised and recommended for her high levels of client care and attention to detail. She is an excellent advocate to have on your side. She makes persuasive, intelligent points without escalating the heat of the situation.
Shakira’s interest in the legal profession extends beyond the office. She is a founding board member of Women in Family Law (WiFL), which is an organisation set up to connect, support, and promote women who work in the field.
Q: Outside of work, what are your hobbies and interests?
A: I enjoy keeping fit and going to the gym
Q: Who would be your dream dinner party guests?
A: A good cook!
Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song?
A: Valerie, by Amy Winehouse
We’re recognised by the Legal 500 as a Leading Firm in a number of practice areas. That means that an external, objective body has scrutinised our competency and client reviews, and found us to be one of the top family law practices in the UK.
Our lawyers are members of Resolution, so we are committed to a Code of Practice which promotes a constructive approach to family issues that considers the needs of the whole family.
