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Empowering teams with analytical insight and a commitment to excellence

I joined Shoosmiths in September 2025 as a Trainee Solicitor and I am currently in my first seat in the Litigation, Regulatory & Compliance (Commercial Insurance) team in Manchester. I work alongside colleagues to support clients on a range of commercial insurance matters, developing my skills in dispute resolution and regulatory advice.

Before joining Shoosmiths, I was a Real Estate Paralegal, assisting on both residential and commercial property transactions. This experience gave me a strong foundation in client service and transaction management, which I now apply to my work in litigation and compliance.

I studied Law at the University of Nottingham and achieved a Distinction on the LPC/LLM at the University of Law (Chester). I am passionate about delivering practical solutions for clients and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,405
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£221.4m
Turnover in 2025.
1845
181 years of legal excellence.
Managing risk & complex litigation
Dispute resolution & litigation team
From commercial disputes to regulatory investigations, we help clients resolve issues swiftly, protect reputations, and stay focussed on business goals.
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