Isabella Lake Paralegal
Dispute Resolution
Isabella Lake is a Paralegal in Swinburne Maddison’s Dispute Resolution team, having graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Law with Criminology from Leeds Beckett University in July 2024. During her studies, she developed a strong understanding of legal principles and developed a keen interest in dispute resolution, particularly within housing disrepair and litigation.
In her role at Swinburne Maddison, Isabella supports our lawyers across a range of matters, providing exceptional client care. Her work involves administrative processes required to ensure cases progress smoothly. Isabella prides herself on being proactive, highly organised and detail-oriented.
Isabella’s key qualities are her clear communication, approachability and calm demeanour, making her an invaluable asset to the team. Her commitment to continuous learning and development reflects her ambition to progress within the legal profession, with her ultimate goal being qualification as a solicitor.
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Incentivising Employees through Tax-efficient Schemes and the Importance of avoiding ‘Benefits in Kind’
In the current economic climate, it is increasingly common for owner-managed businesses to incentivise key employees by offering equity. This approach can play a vital role in recruitment, retention and succession planning, while also ensuring that employees’ interests are aligned with those of the shareholders. When structured correctly, equity-based incentives can be highly effective in […]
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A new chapter for Swinburne Maddison as Managing Partner succession announced
One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison LLP, has announced that Managing Partner Jonathan Moreland will retire from the role and firm on 31st December 2026, concluding a career spanning 35 years with the firm. He will be succeeded by Victoria Walton, currently Partner and Head of Commercial Property, who will take up […]
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Swinburne Maddison advises on launch of Vallum Wealth, independent wealth management consultancy
Swinburne Maddison LLP has advised on the establishment of Vallum Wealth, an independent consultancy created to support investors in understanding and navigating the wealth management market. Founded by Jonathan Brown, Vallum Wealth draws on more than 40 years of senior experience in investment and wealth management, including leadership roles at UBS, established to support investors […]
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