Family boutique law firm Expatriate Law has appointed Melanie Bataillard-Samuel as a senior associate.

She joins the firm from the London office of Bristol-based Gregg Latchams, where she was a senior associate. She brings with her a knowledge of French and European law and is a native French speaker.

Ms Bataillard-Samuel has experience of advising on international family law disputes in particular involving French nationals living in London. She has also worked at Hodge Jones & Allen, Bates Solicitors and Clarke and Son.

Founding partner Alexandra Tribe said she is “delighted to welcome Melanie to the f...