The Partners
Yode Alli-Balogun
Yode practised in Croydon and Dartford before setting up BKS in Penge with Martin. He is a vastly experienced practitioner who over the years has chosen to specialise in property work and dispute resolution with very considerable experience in both areas having undertaken such work since qualification in 1992.
Yode is very well regarded by clients and fellow professionals and his enormous range of established contacts helps in achieving deals and solutions for his clients. His easy-going and approachable nature makes him a popular choice for referrals by agents and agencies. The personal service that he gives to his clients ensures that clients do not feel that they are simply on a conveyor belt and clients appreciate that.
Outside work Yode supports Arsenal Football Club and he also enjoys eating out and travel, particularly to Dubai.
Martin Kirvan
Martin qualified in 1981 and so has over 25 years of legal practice experience under his belt. His specialisation now is commercial property work, dispute resolution and housing work and he has enormous experience in these areas. Martin represents major national commercial clients as well as smaller businesses and individuals with the same energy and enthusiasm and his friendly, practical approach is appreciated by all of the clients he helps.
Martin still is involved in the community and gives advice and support to the local CAB as well as local business associations and he is a member of the Housing Law Practitioners Association.
Outside work Martin is very actively involved in his children's schools. He enjoys football and follows Tottenham Hotspur although we do not hold that against him. He also enjoys eating out, cricket and travel.
Vinod Sharma
Vinod qualified in 1991 in a South London practice and then after a spell in the East End joined the partnership. He has been dealing with "family work" ever since. He is highly specialised and deals with all aspects of family cases with great skill, care and sensitivity yet a firm approach that is appreciated by clients and other professionals.
Vinod provides clear no-nonsense advice in plain English in difficult, sensitive and complex cases and goes out of his way to ensure clients understand what is going on. He speaks fluent Hindi and Punjabi and also undertakes a great deal of advocacy in courts in and around London.
Vinod is a member of the Children Panel, Resolution, Association of Lawyers for Children and is a Duty Solicitor able to provide advice and represent in emergencies.
Outside of work Vinod enjoys travel which
he has undertaken extensively over the years
as well as good food and films. He plays
tennis regularly and enjoys cricket and
football being an Aston Villa follower.
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Debbie Lawton
Debbie has been dealing with Family Work in South London for many years. Debbie specializes in domestic violence and children work and she is highly regarded by her colleagues and the numerous professionals and referral agencies who contact the firm on a daily basis. Debbie trained as a mediator and her easy going yet highly sensitive and caring approach towards those most vulnerable makes her a very popular choice for those needing help.
Outside work Debbie likes to travel especially to exotic places but is equally at home spending time with her family and friends. Debbie enjoys eating out and relaxing in her garden which she takes great pride in.
Charlotte Brans
Charlotte deals with Divorce and Housing work and her friendly efficient style is appreciated by her clients. She is keen and enthusiastic and when she has time she helps and supports others as needed.
In her spare time Charlotte enjoys watching Rugby as well as eating out and spending time with friends.
Janice Purssey
Janice has been dealing with Wills and Probate work for over 25 years and has a huge amount of experience in respect of all aspects of this work. Janice has an understanding caring approach which is much appreciated by her clients and their families. Janice is very much a highly regarded specialist.
