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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Cohabitation Reform to bring a Measured Step Towards Greater Fairness
The Government’s June 2026 consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, marks a significant and long-overdue shift in the direction of family law in England and Wales. For some time, lawyers have recognised the growing gap between the current legal framework and the reality of modern relationships. This consultation represents a considered attempt to address that […]
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Admissibility of Anonymous Witness Statements in Civil ASB Cases
Anti-social behaviour (“ASB”) cases remain one of the most challenging areas of civil proceedings. Noise nuisance, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, drug activity and threatening conduct can have a serious impact on local communities. However, many victims and residents are reluctant to come forward due to fear of retaliation. This raises an important question. What are anonymous […]
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Conveyancing FAQs: What to Expect When Buying or Selling a Property
Buying or selling a home is a significant milestone, and for most people, it’s not something they do often. It’s therefore completely natural to feel uncertain about the process and to have questions along the way. At Swinburne Maddison, we believe clients should feel informed and supported at every stage. Below, we’ve answered some of […]
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