Previously a partner at IBB Law for seven years, Ryan (pictured) has nearly 20 years’ experience in family law.

She specialises in divorce and financial settlement agreements, and is experienced across the spectrum of family law. Ryan advises clients on protecting wealth and prenuptial agreements, making arrangements for their children, including cases with cross jurisdictional elements, and trust of land act claims relating to cohabiting parties. As well as helping clients in controlling and abusive relationships, Ryan is also an avid supporter of coaching as a means of dealing with relationship or family breakdown. She trained and qualified as a mediator in 2013.

“With Kate’s arrival, we have added three new partners in the last six months, and look forward to adding Kate’s knowledge, experience, and client following to the team,” Neil Russell, partner and head of Family at Seddons, said.