Meet Amy Pyman, Associate Solicitor in the Swinburne Maddison Private Client Team.
Amy’s journey began at Northumbria University and culminated in her qualification as a Solicitor in 2019. She later joined Swinburne Maddison in 2023 as an Associate Solicitor.
Specialising in areas such as the drafting of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, and trust and estate planning, Amy is renowned for her sensitive approach. Clients often commend her for guiding them through challenging times with care and understanding.
In February 2024, Amy qualified as a STEP practitioner which brings an extra level of expertise to her role. More information STEP can be found here.
So, grab yourself a cuppa, and let’s get to know Amy!
Tell us about your role at SM…
I work as a private client solicitor within SM’s fantastic private client team. I deal with all things Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Inheritance Tax and anything in between!
Why did you choose a career in law?
Like many women of my generation, I was initially inspired by my guilty pleasure – Legally Blonde. I had no idea what a solicitor was at the time, but I think the story of Elle Woods made me feel as though I could do anything and that a career in the law might be quite exciting.
You are a full member of STEP. Tell us about this additional qualification and what does it mean for clients?
I describe STEP, to those who are not familiar with it, as a badge of honour for private client lawyers. To achieve full membership, a practitioner must complete extra study, specifically targeted at Private Client, for a minimum of two years. It is quite involved and usually includes four exams. Really, what it means is that a client can be confident when they instruct me that I am an expert in the field and that I will be able to provide top tier advice.
I think it is not very well known that many lawyers never carry out study in their specific area of law and so it is really great in this area that we have the option to do STEP to really sharpen our knowledge and provide the best service to our clients.
If you could move to another country, where would you live?
I think I would choose a Spanish-speaking country as I know enough Spanish to order in a restaurant – I think that would be key to my new life abroad. I absolutely LOVE Argentina, but I think really, I would be more likely to move to Spain so that my family and friends could come and visit all the time!
What superpower would you like to have for the day?
I think I would choose flying. There is nothing worse than being stuck in a traffic jam so I would love to be able to pop on my cape (of course there would be a cape) and fly overhead.
Home-cooked meal or dining out?
Dining out for sure. I love to try new food and new places and I love the atmosphere in a restaurant whether it’s a pub lunch in front of a fire or a tasting menu with wine pairing I’m in. Plus, who wants to have to clear up?
This interview was previously featured in our Winter 2023 edition of Prism Magazine which can be viewed online by clicking here.
