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# New litigation specialist arrives at Lichfield law firm
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-litigation-specialist-arrives-at-lichfield-law-firm/
- Published: 2009-09-04T09:17:20.000Z
- Updated: 2009-09-04T09:17:20.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
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Valarie Hellemink and Martin de Ridder

Lichfield law firm Ansons LLP has announced the recruitment of an additional litigation specialist.

The appointment of Valerie Hellemink has allowed Ansons to continue to meet the growing demand for its dispute resolution services.

Valerie has a law degree and is a highly experienced litigator with over twenty years worth of legal experience which she has gained whilst working in Tarmac’s legal department and subsequently from working for two Midlands based law firms.

Valerie said of her appointment:

> “I was delighted when the opportunity became available because I knew it was going to be an easy transition to work for Ansons as I had previously worked with the head of the firm’s dispute resolution department, Martin de Ridder. I was also aware that Ansons is a commercially focussed law firm and has an professional yet relaxed environment in which I would enjoy working.”

Associate solicitor and dispute resolution department head Martin de Ridder, commented:

> “I am delighted that Valerie has joined us, I know she will be an asset to the department which is growing at a significant rate.”