Charlotte Cassell Trainee Solicitor
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Charlotte Cassell is a Trainee Solicitor at Swinburne Maddison, currently gaining hands-on experience in a range of legal matters and client liaison, while supporting solicitors and partners across the team. Charlotte is set to rotate through additional departments during her training contract, including Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution.
Charlotte graduated with a First Class Honours MLaw (Exempting) degree from Northumbria University, demonstrating academic excellence and a strong foundation in legal principles.
Known for her personal and empathetic approach, Charlotte is committed to building strong relationships with clients and ensuring they feel supported throughout their legal journey.
Charlotte’s legal career began with part-time paralegal roles during her studies, where she managed her own files and assisted with a variety of legal tasks.
Before joining Swinburne Maddison, she worked as a paralegal in both Personal Injury, where she drafted court documents, liaised with barristers supported partners across Personal Injury, Housing Disrepair, Employment and Landlord and Tenant disputes.
Charlotte has also gained valuable experience in Family Law matters, including Domestic Abuse, Child Arrangements and Divorce Proceedings – drafted court documents, and attended client meetings.
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Swinburne Maddison Welcomes New Trainee Solicitors as Part of Annual Graduate Recruitment Programme
Leading North East law firm Swinburne Maddison has welcomed three new trainee solicitors to the firm as part of a new annual graduate recruitment programme designed to support the next generation of legal talent. Recognised for its commitment to developing and retaining people, the Durham-based firm holds Silver Investors in People accreditation and has built […]
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Four Common Divorce Myths and Misconceptions
If you’ve recently started watching The War on Sky, you could be forgiven for thinking that every divorce involves dramatic courtroom confrontations, surprise revelations and tense cross-examinations. In reality, family law proceedings are often far less dramatic than television would have us believe. Most cases are resolved through negotiation, mediation or other forms of non-court […]
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