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 plays a key part in managing pre-issue housing disrepair matters. She is responsible for opening new case files, drafting legal documents, evaluating claims, negotiating settlements, and liaising with clients, tenant solicitors, and surveyors to ensure smooth case progression. With a meticulous approach to reviewing evidence and a focus on client care, Isabella ensures all relevant details are considered to secure the best possible outcome for clients.
Isabella prides herself on being proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented. She takes the time to thoroughly understand each case, which allows her to assist clients, and the wider team, in the most effective and strategic way. Given the often complex and sensitive nature of housing disrepair claims, she ensures she is approachable, offering clear communication and practical solutions.
Isabella is keen to further develope her expertise in dispute resolution. She aspires to qualify as a solicitor and ultimately specialise in housing disrepair and litigation.
Isabella has developed a strong foundation in housing disrepair litigation, managing pre-issue files from initiation to settlement and ensuring smooth case progression. Her daily responsibilities include drafting and evaluating key legal documents, such as Offers of Settlement, negotiating claims to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients, and liaising with tenants, solicitors, and surveyors to gather essential case information. She is particularly passionate about expanding the firm’s expertise in housing disrepair claims and is keen to deepen her knowledge in this area, ultimately working towards specialisation in the field.
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