family and divorce / services to union members

Angela Woods

Partner

tel: 0844 346 3149
email: awoods@walkersmithway.com
office: Chester

With 25 years of experience, partner and director Angela heads up our family law department and is also a deputy district judge. Angela specialises in all areas of family law with particular expertise in medium to high value financial settlements including business assets.

Angela is one of a handful of solicitors in the area trained in collaborative law. Sitting as a civil deputy district judge means that Angela maintains a wide knowledge of the law in general, and has a unique perspective on family law which she finds very useful in her day to day work. She is also a trained mediator.

As training partner, Angela also provides ongoing support and training to our trainees and as a human resources partner is part of our management team.

Why did you choose to specialise in family law?
The very personal contact with clients and the satisfaction derived from helping them resolve their problems at a very stressful and emotional time.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Despite my achievements so far I would like to think that the best is yet to come.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Obtaining a fair and just outcome for my clients and creating a happy working environment for all our staff.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
My family aside: skiing, mountains, food, wine and music.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?
Buy a chalet in the mountains and use my skills and experience in the voluntary sector (when not skiing and having knee operations).