David Beech
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Lauren Yates
Legal apprentice
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BCL’s In-House managing director Mark Levine speaks to Lauren Yates about her role as a legal apprentice at QBS Software.
Martin Finnegan
Partner and chief commercial officer
Punter Southall Law
Martin Finnegan, partner and chief commercial officer, tells The Brief about his plans for the corporate and commercial firm he and two executive directors lead, including opportunities for both consultant and employed solicitors, and how being yourself is the key to standing out in a competitive field.
Sadie Seabrook
Legal Director, Police Team
Weightmans LLP
Sadie Seabrook is one of the UK’s leading practitioners in the field of police law. She talks to The Brief about defending hard-working officers in a rapidly changing environment, the value of her background as a barrister when preparing litigation, and the importance of finding an area of practice that really excites you.
Alisha Seahra
Legal counsel
Tangle Teezer Ltd
BCL’s In-House Managing Director Mark Levine speaks to Alisha Seahra about her experience of the SQE and her Qualifying Work Experience within the legal function of Tangle Teezer, the iconic hairbrush brand.
Nick Dawson
Partner and Head of Birmingham Office
Hill Dickinson
In early 2024 Hill Dickinson opened an office in Birmingham, its first in the Midlands. The Brief speaks to corporate partner and head of Birmingham office, Nick Dawson, about the firm’s plans for the office, what he looks for in new colleagues, and the role a seminal 1990s TV series played in his choice of career.
Sarita Patel
Legal Counsel
National Grid
BCL’s In-House Managing Director Mark Levine speaks to Sarita Patel about her experience of the SQE and her Qualifying Work Experience within the legal function of National Grid, one of the world’s largest electricity transmission and distribution businesses.
Iram Khan
In-house corporate paralegal
Colas UK & Ireland
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James Peden
Partner and Head of Legal
Winn Solicitors (Scotland) LLP
James Peden, partner and head of legal at Winn Solicitors (Scotland)
Karen Williams
Former group legal director
Mitie
Karen Williams was group legal director at the facilities management giant Mitie before leaving in October 2024 to set up as an independent contractor. She shares and reflects on her career path with the Brief, and explains the importance of creating psychological safety within teams and building broad networks of colleagues when moving to an in-house role
Jeanette Burgess
Managing partner
Walker Morris
Jeanette Burgess is the new managing partner at Walker Morris, and the first woman to hold the position in the Leeds firm’s long history. She tells The Brief about her regulatory practice, her priorities for the firm, and her passion for encouraging social mobility
Alice Kinder
Employment senior associate
Bexley Beaumont
Alice Kinder is the youngest ever president of Birmingham Law Society, became a fee-share consultant at four years PQE and is a passionate advocate for social mobility in the legal sector and beyond. She shares her story with The Brief.
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