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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

- Securing justice for victims- Charging suspects with a wide range of criminal offences but presently specialising in rape and serious sexual offences- Collaborating with stakeholders to provide a quality service to victims- Mentoring new starters- Engaging and working with the Police in local NFA Scrutiny Panels- Experience in line management, deputising for Legal Managers, leading a team of lawyers - Court preparation work, meeting set deadlines- Making effective and difficult decisions under pressure

Derby, United Kingdom

I’m a Solicitor in the Criminal Defence team at Smith Partnership, based at our Prime Parkway office.

Derby, United Kingdom

I am a Solicitor in the Commercial Litigation team dealing with a range of claimant and defendant matters. I have experience in the following areas:- Pre-action Letters of Claim;- Small Claims;- Contentious Probate matters including claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, claims for undue influence, testamentary capacity and breach of duty;- Claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996;- Debt recovery and enforcement;- Commercial Property Litigation - Landlord and Tenant Act 1954;- Breach of Contract/Negligence;- Defamation; and- Boundary Disputes.

Derby, United Kingdom

During my Training Contract I completed seats across Commercial Property and Commercial Litigation.

Derby, United Kingdom

Dealing with the acquisition and disposal of licenced premises, acting for landlords, tenants and lenders. Dealing with a broad range of transactions including leasehold assignments, new leases, lease renewals, and freehold sales and purchases. Experience- Reporting on title- Due Diligence- Drafting legal documents - Business Sale Agreements, Leases, Lease Renewals, Licence to Assign, Authorised Guarantee Agreements, Rent Deposit Deeds, Contracts and Transfers- Attending to post completion formalities including Land Registry applications and dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns- Licencing Applications - applications to transfer a Premises Licence, applications to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor, new Premises Licence applications - Advising clients of their rights and obligations under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Derby, United Kingdom

As part of the criminal defence team I was responsible for my own case-load of clients facing criminal charges in the Crown Court. This involved all aspects of delivering a high standard of client care including advising my clients of their options and acting on their instructions. My clients generally faced serious charges ranging from violent and sexual offences, offences of dishonesty such as robbery, fraud and theft, to drugs offences.Key Responsibilities and Skills:- Analysis of evidence and advising my clients- Obtaining my client's instructions and acting in accordance with those instructions- Instructing and briefing Counsel- Drafting defence statements, proofs of evidence, responses to legal applications such as applications to adduce bad character evidence and bail applications- Active file management - Assisting and sitting behind Counsel at Court hearings- Drafting- Advocacy (Judge in Chambers Bail Applications)- Organisation and management of my case load- Case Analysis- Legal researchIn addition to these key responsibilities I also conducted bail applications in the Crown Court on behalf of my clients which are conducted before a Crown Court Judge in private. I was also responsible for the billing of all Crown Court cases for the Derby office which are submitted for determination to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). This means I understand the Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme managed by the LAA. I also supported our Associate Partner in the submission of our Advocate Fee claims.

Derby, United Kingdom

Pg Diploma, Legal Practice Course, Distinction

Passed with Distinction. I have also been awarded the Lynne Thornton Conveyancing Prize for outstanding potential in property law.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.), Law

Option Modules Completed: - Medical Law and Ethics - Evidence - Evidence and Procedure - Principles of Sentencing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Dance And Movement Studies And Business Psychology, 2:1

Activities and Societies: University of Derby Dance SocietyI completed my independent study looking at the correlation between job.