Experience

Preiskel & Co LLP
• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Corporate Associate

  • May 2023 - Present


DWF

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Solicitor

  • Sep 2022 - May 2023

  • Developing corporate legal professional with extensive experience in managing complex M&A and Private Equity transactions;• Supported in the share sales of Italian food companies and asset sales of residential care homes, among others;• Provided support for joint ventures and aided in the purchase of multiple financial services companies within the property sector;• Acted as local counsel for a US law firm and US purchaser in acquiring an event management company with offices in Dublin, London, and Amsterdam;• Expertise in managing due diligence process, reviewing sensitive commercial documents, and drafting all necessary corporate approvals;• Attended weekly meetings with clients to address outstanding issues, such as indemnity caps, warranties, and guarantees;• Collaborated with a big four accounting firm in terms of due diligence and responding to buyer enquiries for the sale of a UK and ROI based renewable energy consulting company; and• Provided legal assistance in new funding rounds, including reviewing due diligence documents, drafting corporate approvals, and reviewing general and specific disclosures while reporting to clients. Show less

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

  Corporate and Advisory• As per above.Commercial Litigation• During my seat in Commercial Litigation, I was involved in a range of disputes and ADR.• I attended a Joint Consultation with counsel, clients, and the opposing party in a dispute between a well-known mobile network provider and a lessor/landlord. In preparation for this, I undertook extensive research into the Business Tenancies (NI) Order and the Communications Act 2003.• I drafted Bankruptcy Petitions and applications for Winding Up orders, reviewed and summarized Facility Letters, financial statements, and credit arrangements to establish the financial position of debtors.• In a class-action against a police force for allegations of discrimination in their recruitment process, I was involved in drafting numerous response letters.• I was allocated a property damage case involving an Oil Spill, which I continued to handle.• In a title dispute case, I inspected the title, drafted a summary, and advised the client accordingly.Construction and Infrastructure• I was primarily assigned to assist on a Judicial Review Challenge brought by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) against a public body, brought in the High Court of Northern Ireland. I was tasked with the following:o Drafting Affidavit and Rejoinder evidence.o Attending numerous consultations with clients from across the UK both over virtually and in person and taking note of the same.o Attending Counsel in relating case management hearings.o Collating complex and extensive hearing bundles, in accordance with strict procedural guidelines.• I was also involved in an adjudication involving a contractor and sub-contractor in the refurbishment of a well-known London hotel.Defence Insurance Litigation• This was a continuation of my role as a Senior Paralegal, as per below. Show less

• Senior Paralegal

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Ran mixed caseload of N.I and E&W cases• Solely focused on Litigation in England and Wales prior to moving to Northern Ireland• 50% of time handling personal caseload of 30 litigated cases including EL/PL, RTA and Professional Indemnity cases• 30% of time focused on solicitor's costs proceedings, responsible for drafting cost schedules, final bills, points of dispute, Precedent H, Precedent R and cost negotiations• Dealt with bills of costs ranging from £10,000.00 to over £500,000.00• 20% of time assisting senior partners and fee earners with various tasks, including liaising with expert witnesses, drafting briefs/instructions to Counsel, conducting investigations into liability and causation, and maintaining relationships with clients, brokers and claims handlers• Worked for a variety of Defendant's including The Ministry of Defence, TFL operators, major American, British and European insurers, rail companies, high street retailers, waterparks, distilleries, local authorities, construction companies, transport and logistic companies, security contractors, manufacturers and individuals in professional indemnity matters. Show less

• Lead Paralegal

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Effectively handling a caseload of 20 litigated cases. • Maintaining profitability whist handling fixed fee cases • Costs: Drafting Cost Schedules, Final Bills, Points of Dispute, Precedent H, Precedent R and Cost discussions/negotiations prior to Case and Costs Management Conferences. • Medical Experts Liaison: Identifying appropriate experts and highlight issues of the case on instruction. • Drafting: Briefs/instructions to Counsel, Witness Statements, Defenses, CPR Part 35 and Part 18 questions. • Advocacy at CCMCs, CMCs and Listing appointments.• Conducting investigations into liability and causation. Analyzing and review of documents, such as medical records.• Maintaining a good working relationship with insurer clients, the insured, brokers, liquidators and claims handlers. • Client base includes; TFL, Major American, British and European Insurers, Rail companies, high street retailers, members of the leisure industry, local authorities and borough councils, construction companies, transport and logistic companies.• Areas of Personal injury; Motor (Credit hire and LVI Fraud), NIHL, Large Loss and other Recovery actions.• Completed a 3 month secondment with Gallagher Bassett on their account with DHL. Returned to the secondment for a further month. Show less



Slater Gordon Solutions

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fee Earner

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  From September 2015 to August 2016 London, United Kingdom • Managing cases on the MOJ Portal with a Case Load of 350 • Managing cases from Stage 1 to 3 Including issuing Proceedings: • Complying with Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims • Issuing court proceedings where quantum is disputed • Issuing protective proceedings • Liaising with Counsel and Local Courts • Instructing Medical Agencies, Investigators and Engineers. • Arranging Medicals Examinations and • Reviewing Medical Reports • Assessing Quantum using Case Law and JC Guidelines • Managing Minor Cases and Minor Settlements • Preparing court packs and briefs for Counsel in litigation • Liaising with the clients and third party insurers/solicitors • Assisting with Accounts Disputes and Post Settlement Chasers Show less



Bond Turner (Armstrongs Solicitors)

• Paralegal

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Effectively handling a high-volume caseload in adherence with the relevant Pre-Action Protocols. • Dealing with lay clients and managing expectations. • Effectively handling a high-volume caseload in adherence with the relevant Pre-Action Protocols. • Dealing with lay clients and managing expectations.



Jackson & Canter Solicitors

• Pro Bono Work Experience

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Used extensive legal research skills on topical areas such as the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 and narrowing the scope on Civil Legal Aid. • Making telephone enquiries to obtain medical records and drafting letters to clients in regards to their Legal Aid entitlement in light of the recent reform of under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 . • Fully engaged, with practitioners, in legal debates over the application of legal principles and highlighting possible vulnerabilities within the law such as, how is child is classified as ‘looked after’ by a local authority under the Children’s Act 1989 . • Gained an in-depth knowledge of Civil Litigation, for example the use criminal evidence to sway the opinion in a civil case despite the separation in jurisdiction. Arguably, using criminal evidence can have punitive consequences such as the removal of children and inevitably civil liberties. • Attended Court; reading files in which a solicitor was not familiar for court, identifying relevant evident and preparing a note. • Drafting court papers including a form EX660. Show less



McKenna Boyd Solicitors

• Pro Bono Work Experience

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2008

  • This was my first encounter with the legal profession, seeding my enthusiasm and interest to pursue career in law. • Insight into the Criminal Justice System; dealing with offenders who have been stopped and searched for offensive weapons under PACE and GBH claims under S20. Offences Against the Person Act 1861. • Attended police interviews with offenders. • Visited Prison and young offenders institution. • Gained hands on experience of the Law and the Criminal Justice System, dealing face to face to offenders. • Attended Magistrates Court Hearings; assisting the Solicitor his in preparation for court, and paginating briefs for counsel. Show less