Meet our Trainees
After the LPC, actually starting your training contract is a little daunting. But you quickly realise that your opinion is taken seriously by experienced fee-earners. I feel like an appreciated part of the team and have quickly realised that trainees are not kept away from more important work. We are in regular contact with clients and other solicitors - and this is encouraged by the supervising partners.
Neil McCarroll, Trainee
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Matthew Simmonds LL.M LL.B (Hons)Trainee
Current seat - Corporate & Commercial
Matthew joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in September 2006 after completing his LPC at the College of Law. He read Law at University College London and subsequently gained an LL.M (Masters) in Commercial & Corporate Law specialising in Corporate Insolvency and International Business Transactions. Matthew previously worked within the transport industry for a multinational company and since joining Brachers has spent time in our Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Environmental & Planning teams.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- matthewsimmonds@brachers.co.uk
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Ellie Brown BA (Hons)Trainee
I enjoy having direct contact with the clients. The variety of work means that no day is ever the same!
Current seat – Private Client
Ellie studied English & Anthropology at Oxford Brookes before taking her GDL and LPC at the College of Law in London. Ellie joined Brachers as a trainee solicitor in September 2006 and is currently the trainee in the Private Client team. Ellie has also worked with the Employment and Property teams where she gained a wide variety of experience in both employment law and conveyancing.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- elliebrown@brachers.co.uk
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Neil McCarroll BA (Hons)Trainee
I feel like an appreciated part of the team and have quickly realised that trainees are not kept away from more “important” work.
Current seat – Corporate & Commercial
Neil graduated from Nottingham University with a Joint Honours degree in Law and Politics in 2002. He then spent time travelling and worked in the public sector as a Counter Fraud Specialist before completing the LPC at Nottingham Law School in 2005/06. Neil joined Brachers in September 2006 and has worked with the Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury and Commercial Property teams. He is currently working with the Corporate and Commercial Team.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- neilmccarroll@brachers.co.uk
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Gemma Radcliffe LL.B (Hons)Trainee
Current seat - Employment & HR
Gemma studied Law and German at Bristol University. She spent a year of her degree studying law at Goettingen University, Germany. Following her graduation she spent several months working in a solicitor's office in Leicester and also lived in Italy for five months. Gemma then completed her LPC at DeMontfort University, Leicester. Gemma joined Brachers as a trainee in September 2007 and worked in the Corporate and Commercial Team. She is currently the trainee in the Employment Team.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- gemmaradcliffe@brachers.co.uk
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Clare Webb BA (Hons)Trainee
Current seat - Healthcare
Clare studied classics at Bristol University followed by her CPE and LPC. Clare joined Brachers as a trainee solicitor in September 2007 and is currently the trainee in the Dispute Resolution team. She worked for the firm on a vacation placement during her studies and was keen to secure a training contract with us.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- clarewebb@brachers.co.uk
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Michelle Woolls LL.B (Hons)Trainee
Current seat - Family
Michelle joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in September 2007, after completing her LPC at the College of Law in Store Street, London. She studied law at Sussex University and the areas of Law in which she is particularly interested are healthcare and clinical negligence. Michelle's first placement was in our healthcare team.
Contact Details
- Tel:
- 01622 690691
- Fax:
- 01622 681430
- Email:
- michellewoolls@bracher.co.uk