UK law firm Harbottle & Lewis has hired rival firm Lee & Thompson’s family team.

Partners Catherine Bedford, Nicholas Westley and eprivateclient Top 35 Under 35 in 2016, Mark Irving, together with their associates, have been poached to boost Harbottle & Lewis\' existing family team and further strengthen its private capital offering. Ms Bedford will head up the family team at Harbottle & Lewis.

Between them, the enlarged team will offer advice for individuals experiencing issues arising from relationship breakdowns and issues relating to the care of children.

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