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Newcastle firm grows its family law practice
Baker Love, the oldest firm in the Newcastle area, has appointed a new solicitor to its family law team.
Tony Zhang
Candice Bell brings over a decade of family law expertise to the firm, having worked across the field in both private practice and as a judge’s associate in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
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Matthew Carney, who heads Baker Love’s family law practice, said it is this unique background and mix of skills that make Ms Bell’s addition to the team so valuable.
“Candice is an exceptionally good lawyer, so it was natural that we wanted her to join us at Baker Love,” Mr Carney said.
“However, it is also Candice’s varied legal background that makes her respected by clients and the legal community. An extensive period spent within the court system has given her an excellent insight into the workings of the family court, which of course brings great benefit to the clients she advises.”
The firm said like many solicitors working in family law, helping clients achieve an optimal outcome at a particularly difficult time in their lives will be the key priority for Ms Bell.
The firm said with family law matters often crossing over into other areas of law, Ms Bell’s clients will benefit from her access to Baker Love’s network of practitioners working in other legal areas.
Ms Bell said Baker Love has a strong team that is able to provide sound advice across these areas and believed the firm will provide a solid base from which she can grow her client base and realise her career aspirations.
“This gives us confidence that clients are receiving comprehensive legal advice, which can be practically applied in real-world scenarios,” she said.
With COVID-19 affecting many areas of business, Ms Bell said that family law practices have not been met with a decline in demand for services.
“Family law matters tend to be those that can’t be put on hold until the pandemic is over. Such matters affect people in the most personal of ways, and people are often seeking resolutions to their issues as a matter of urgency,” she said.
“The court, and practitioners, have therefore put in place mechanisms so that the system can continue as efficiently as possible, and protect those most vulnerable.”
Ms Bell joins fellow solicitors in the Baker Love family law practice, Matthew Carney, Terry Morgan, Jillian Stibbard and Sam Lewis.
