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May 2014
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Cooper as a Consultant Solicitor. Valerie joins the Family team at its Cobham office.
Valerie is a highly experienced family solicitor specialising in mid to high asset value matrimonial finance cases and financial disputes arising from co-habitation. She can also advise on pre and post nuptial agreements, co-habitation agreements and matters relating to children.
In 2013 Valerie was accredited a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers identifies lawyers who exhibit excellence in the practice of law. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Andrew Christmas, Partner and Head of Downs’ Family Law Department said: “We are delighted to welcome Valerie to the Firm. She is a valuable addition to the team. Her reputation, experience and expertise in all aspects of family law will play an important part in the Firm’s future success and expansion of our Cobham office.
Valerie is very committed to client care and offers a sympathetic yet robust approach to tackling the many issues of relationship breakdown.”
Commenting on her appointment, Valerie said: “Downs Solicitors is one of the area’s most respected law firms and I am delighted to be joining the family team. The firm is really making its presence felt in Cobham and across Surrey and the surrounding counties and I am looking forward to playing my part in its continued success.