The peoplebehind BLS.

The Team

People who listen. Support you can understand.

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  Andrea Boadu

  Founder, Director & Legal Consultant

  Family & Domestic Abuse Support

  LLB in Law with American Legal Studies; LLM, University of Law

  Andrea founded Boadu Legal Services to make practical guidance, document preparation and court support more accessible to people facing difficult legal situations.

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  Andrea's experience includes civil litigation, family matters, criminal defence support and housing disputes. Her work includes preparing court applications, witness statements, correspondence and hearing bundles, alongside managing deadlines and communicating with clients and other parties.

  A significant part of her work involves supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, as well as individuals responding to allegations of abuse. She helps clients organise their evidence, explain their circumstances clearly and understand the process ahead.

  Her family work includes child arrangements, domestic abuse matters, financial proceedings and hearing preparation. She helps clients organise their cases, understand court procedures and prepare to present their own position clearly.

  Andrea's approach is also shaped by her lived experience of domestic abuse and navigating family court proceedings. This gives her a personal understanding of how overwhelming the process can feel and the importance of having someone listen, explain and provide consistent support.

  Her goal is to ensure clients feel heard, respected and equipped to take their next steps. She combines compassion with clear communication and careful preparation. Andrea is fluent in English, German and Twi.

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  Kimia Sadeghi

  Paralegal

  Family Matters, Legal Research & Case Preparation

  LLM in Intellectual Property Law, Queen Mary University of London; LLB in Law

  Kimia supports clients through legal research, document drafting, case preparation and organising evidence, with a clear and practical approach to the next steps in their matters.

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  Kimia holds an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London and an LLB in Law. An aspiring solicitor, she has a particular interest in copyright, trade marks, licensing and digital intellectual property.

  Her work includes researching legislation and guidance, preparing evidence bundles, and drafting case summaries, witness statements and correspondence.

  Through volunteering with Citizens Advice Westminster and the Economic Justice Project, she has also supported people facing housing, benefits, debt and cost of living difficulties. Kimia's goal is to help clients feel heard, informed and supported.

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  Victoria Adeyanju (Tori)

  Legal Assistant & Client Coordinator

  Client Communication, Onboarding & Matter Administration

  BSc in Biomedical Science; studying Computing & IT with Business at The Open University

  Victoria, known as Tori, supports clients from their first enquiry through onboarding and the ongoing administration of their matters.

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  Her work includes arranging consultations, managing documents, preparing attendance notes and maintaining clear communication between clients and the team.

  Victoria's previous client-facing roles have developed her communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside a strong understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information carefully.

  She holds a BSc in Biomedical Science and has completed additional training in data analytics, introductory project management and software testing. She is currently studying Computing & IT with Business at The Open University and undertaking further professional development in PRINCE2 project management.

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  Ronin van der Westhuizen

  Paralegal

  Legal Research, Document Drafting & Dispute Support

  LLM with Distinction, Trinity College Dublin; LLB (cum laude) and BA in Law, University of Pretoria

  Ronin supports clients with legal research, document drafting, case preparation and dispute-related matters, helping them understand their options and what to expect next.

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  Ronin completed an LLM with Distinction at Trinity College Dublin, where he was a Global Excellence Scholarship recipient. He also holds an LLB awarded cum laude and a BA in Law from the University of Pretoria.

  His academic background spans South Africa and Ireland, with particular interests in commercial law, employment and dispute resolution. He is working towards his long-term goal of qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales.

  His experience includes supporting corporate and private clients with commercial agreements, employment matters and disputes. His work has included preparing legal opinions, drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing pleadings and affidavits, compiling court bundles and assisting with settlement negotiations. He has also managed a client dispute from the initial consultation through to a negotiated settlement.

  Ronin places importance on listening carefully, maintaining discretion and explaining complex information without unnecessary jargon. He is fluent in English and speaks Afrikaans at an intermediate level.