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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022

Portrait of Arjun Sreedaran
Areas of expertise: Family law, Private wealth

Profile

Arjun is a senior associate in the family law department in Guildford. He advises on all areas of family law including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements and domestic violence.

Well-liked by clients for his friendly and approachable nature and his dedication to achieving the best outcome for them, Arjun is committed to dealing with family law disputes in a compassionate and constructive way. He previously advised at legal clinics held by various organisations, such as the Surrey Law Centre and the Citizens Advice Bureau, across numerous locations in Surrey and the surrounding areas. His work has recently been recognised by winning the Rising Star Award at the Surrey Law Society Legal Awards 2019. He is a committee member of Surrey Young Resolution and a member of Resolution.

Earlier in his career he gained extensive experience in mental health issues. He attained Law Society panel accreditation in mental health law and has represented many patients before the First-Tier Tribunal (Mental Health).

Recent work highlights

  • Representing a client who faced serious allegations of domestic and sexual abuse in highly contested private law children proceedings. The allegations were not found at a fact finding hearing and a transfer of residence was subsequently recommended in the client’s favour.
  • Acting in contested financial proceedings involving overseas assets and allegations of financial non-disclosure.
  • Drafting and negotiating a pre-nuptial agreement and reaching a settlement at short notice.
  • Successfully representing an applicant in contested children proceedings involving elements of parental alienation and implacable hostility.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC311575 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 419867.

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