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I’m a Trainee Solicitor currently undertaking a seat in the Real Estate Division at Shoosmiths’ Leeds office. I graduated with a Law degree from the University of Sheffield before gaining valuable in-house experience in debt recovery and litigation. Following this, I successfully completed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination and joined Shoosmiths in 2025 to begin my training contract.

My role now focuses on commercial property transactions, supporting clients through property deals that demand accuracy and commercial awareness. Alongside my legal work, I’m an active member of our Charity Committee, helping to fundraise and promote initiatives that make a positive impact in our local community.

Beyond my day-to-day work, I attend law fairs, sit on panel events, and engage with organisations in partnership with Shoosmiths to share insights from my legal journey and support aspiring lawyers, driven by my passion for social mobility and creating opportunities for the next generation of legal professionals.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
260
Deals advised on in 2025.
£6bn
Worth of transactions in 2025.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Navigating the complexities of corporate transactions
Corporate team
We lead clients through successful Corporate transactions at every stage of their business life cycle.
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