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Clizia joined our Family team in September 2015 and advises on divorce and matrimonial finances. She is also involved in advising clients who have been victim of domestic abuse.
Clizia joined Royds Withy King in 2013 as a Trainee Solicitor. She gained experience in advising individuals by working in our Family, Residential Property, Private Client, and Court of Protection departments. Clizia is an Italian national and bilingual Italian / English.
My clients are often distressed as even the most amicable relationship breakdown can be very emotional at times. I always aim to establish good relationships with clients, making sure they know I am there to help. I offer sympathy when it’s needed, while adopting a pragmatic approach in my advice. I believe that litigation should be the last resort in family disputes, and always encourage clients to keep a line of communication open, to try and resolve matters through amicable and cost-effective negotiation.
Clizia Motterle
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