Shavin is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team. He advises clients across a broad range of matters, with particular expertise in Family Law, including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, private children cases, and issues involving domestic abuse.
He has extensive experience assisting with dispute resolution, including complex contested probate matters. Shavin has supported numerous bereaved families through sensitive and often protracted disputes, helping them achieve resolution and closure during difficult times.
Shavin is also a specialist in Immigration Law. He assists individuals and companies, guiding them through complex requirements with clarity and reassurance. His approach focuses on providing practical solutions and peace of mind to clients navigating complex legal processes.
Recent Work
Contentious probate – Successfully negotiated a settlement for a widow excluded from her late husband’s Will by bringing a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Obtained the Court’s permission to proceed despite the statutory six-month deadline, following persuasive and successful representations.
Children Act proceedings – Represented the father in securing supervised, and subsequently unsupervised, contact within months of initiating Court proceedings, successfully refuting unsubstantiated allegations made against him.
Contentious probate – Represented an executor and a beneficiary in successfully defending a claim brought by the deceased’s estranged wife.
Emergency applications and interim injunctions – Successfully obtained an emergency occupation and non-molestation order under the Family Law Act 1996, protecting a client from harm and preventing a physically abusive partner from re-entering the matrimonial home.
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