Sternberg Reed LLP‘s family team leverages its significant bench strength to represent both private and legal aid clients. Soulla Kokkinos heads the wider family department from Barking, while Rebecca Viola leads the private family team in Romford. Viola often handles international cases, utilising her broad experience in off-shore trusts, corporate structures and jurisdictional issues, in addition to being qualified in the Resolution Together one lawyer two clients model. Francesca Clay is an ’excellent advocate' who specialises in child law, often acting in care proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘Rebecca Viola has a great bedside manner with clients, especially vulnerable ones, who appreciate her straight-forward attitude and approachability, but can be tough when needs require and will always go the extra mile for her clients.'
'Aimee Jones is an absolute star for the future. One to keep an eye on!’
‘I cannot praise Sternberg Reed enough. They are passionate about client care and make sure that every client is given clear and consistent, high quality legal advice.'
- 'Francesca Clay is an excellent advocate. Professional. Larger then life. Respected by clients and other professionals alike.'
‘Skills and experience of London based firms with Essex based knowledge. Practical, no nonsense approach to case management and solicitor correspondence.’
‘Rebecca Viola is a high calibre lawyer with an impressive ability to deal with cases pragmatically and wisely. Down to earth and very experienced.’
‘Angela Kwokori is an outstanding solicitor. Her legal knowledge and experience are beyond her years. She is a fierce negotiator and gives accurate advice. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing advice in financial matters.’
‘The firm has a strong expertise in public law work. They are very client focused and detail orientated.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Soulla Kokkinos, Rebecca Viola