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Jessica Keal
Spear’s Review
Jessica Keal, an associate at Simkins, is already forming a niche for herself in representing members of the LGBTQ+ community in family law proceedings.
The team’s priority is the welfare of their client, for well-being and legal reasons. Keal says: ‘The very best way to make sure your client is being properly supported from a holistic viewpoint is to meet them in person. Firstly, we want to make sure they’re OK and are getting the medical and emotional support that they need. If they’re not OK, they’re not going to be in a position to give us the best instructions.
‘I have quite a lot of experience around the children side of things, but my niche is LGBTQ+. Family law applies equally to everyone, but there are some issues that are more likely to affect people in the LGBTQ+ community.’
Rank: Rising star

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