Grace Robinson CILEx Paralegal
Commercial Property
Grace Robinson is a CILEx Paralegal at Swinburne Maddison, having joined the firm in September 2024. She qualified with a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice (ACILEX) and has spent the last several years developing her expertise in the commercial property sector. Grace is a dedicated, empathetic professional who takes pride in thoroughly understanding her clients’ goals and guiding them through every step of the process. Her work focuses on short-term leases, auction work, and advising clients on banking and finance matters, particularly with regard to remortgages of commercial properties.
What sets Grace apart is her strong communication and client care skills, making sure clients are well-informed and their expectations are managed throughout the transaction. She values clarity and empathy, ensuring that each client feels heard and supported. She is keen to attract clients including landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers, and banks, aiming to offer clear and practical advice tailored to their specific needs.
- Commercial Leases
- Auction Properties
Grace’s role at Swinburne Maddison sees her working alongside partners and senior lawyers in the Commercial Property team, assisting with remortgages, reviewing commercial leases, and advising clients on title issues. She also pulls together auction packs, managing the entire process for clients looking to sell properties at auction.
Grace’s career highlight to date is passing her CILEx Level 3 Diploma, which marks a significant milestone in her professional development. She plans on continuing her studies by undertaking the CILEx Level 6 qualification with the ambition to qualify as a CILEx Lawyer.
Professional Memberships:
- Associate Member of CILEx (ACILEx)
Extracurricular:
- Grace is a member of the Swinburne Maddison book club.
"Excellent service and helpfulness from Grace, especially as we were on opposite sides of the world throughout the entire process."
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