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This month sees Vine Law’s fifth birthday and, much like our youth, it feels like the time has gone  in the blink of an eye.

It started in the chaos of Covid years with lockdown, remote meetings and face masks. An odd and difficult time for the world but amongst the uncertainty, we had the excitement of a blank canvas of a new business and of the opportunities ahead (mixed with a healthy dose of terror!).

From three of us putting together tables and chairs and shifting a rather heavy fridge upstairs, we have grown to a happy team of eight, opened a second office in Ely and moved premises in Wisbech. We’ve embraced new technology – sworn at it, then embraced it again. We’ve discovered new and better ways of working, listening to our clients and finding what works better for them and we continue to spread the word that coming to see a lawyer does not have to be a daunting or scary prospect. Whether time is short and a video or telephone call works best for you or if you prefer to come in for a chat and a cup of tea (we drink a lot of tea in this office), or you need a home visit because getting out is difficult, our aim has always been to make sure we make whatever legal process you’re going through as easy as possible.

We’ve had amazing support from other professionals in the local area who have the same outlook we do – straightforward, friendly and trusted professionals who do a good job for clients. The support they have provided us has helped our journey and, in turn, we have a network of advisors that we are confident in referring our clients to if and when they need them.

It’s been a busy five years and there’s much more to do. What’s next? World domination seems a bit exhausting so maybe we’ll leave that for a bit but in the meantime, we wanted to take this opportunity of saying a big thank you to our lovely clients, old and new, for your support and the fellow professionals  we have met along the way.

For those of you who don’t know us yet, here is some of the Vine team and what they do.

Melinda is our co-founder, guide, leader and all round business guru.

Melinda’s aim in setting up Vine Law was to create a firm that truly listens to what its clients want and which tailors the way services are delivered so that the experience for the client is as easy as possible

Kim advises on commercial and corporate matters including contracts, leases. commercial litigation and general company matters.

She also specialises in employment law, from routine HR issues to complex employment claims. She acts for both employees and employers .

Cath is a founding member of Vine Law and specialises in lifetime and estate planning. She is well known for her empathy and her open, friendly nature.

She is also flexible in how she works with clients, whether it is in the office, in their home with a cup of tea or virtually, if they prefer.

Kieren deals with residential property sales and purchases and also all areas of Private Client work.
He is interested in exploring new ways of delivering legal services that make for a more efficient experience for clients. He believes the relationship between clients and their legal advisors should be collaborative in order to ensure the best outcomes possible.