Trainee Solicitor
Ebony McDermott
Real estate finance
Empowering teams with analytical insight and a commitment to excellence
I joined Shoosmiths in September 2025 as a Trainee Solicitor and am currently in my third seat in the Real Estate Finance team based in Manchester. I work closely with colleagues across the firm to support clients on a broad range of real estate finance and banking transactions.
Prior to joining Shoosmiths, I worked as a Real Estate Paralegal, assisting on both residential and commercial property transactions. This experience provided a strong foundation in transaction management, attention to detail and client service, which I continue to apply in my current role.
I studied Law at the University of Nottingham and achieved a Distinction in the LPC/LLM at the University of Law, Chester.
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Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
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Turnover in 2024.
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180 years of legal excellence.
Fast, focussed legal advice that gets real estate deals done
Real estate finance team
We help lenders, investors and developers close deals with speed and confidenceācombining deep asset class insight with joined-up legal support.
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