Sinead McLeod Paralegal
Company Secretarial Services
Sinead McLeod is a Paralegal in the Corporate team at Swinburne Maddison, specialising in company secretarial services and supporting the wider team across a range of corporate transactions. Her role includes managing statutory registers, handling directorial changes, and ensuring clients remain compliant with Companies House filings. She also assists with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), company incorporations, business sales and purchases, and corporate restructuring.
Sinead graduated with a Law LLB from the University of Sunderland and has developed a strong foundation in corporate legal support through her experience in fast-paced legal environments. Known for her precision, reliability, and collaborative approach, she is passionate about delivering high-quality support and has a long-term ambition to qualify as a solicitor.
Sinead began her legal career working as a Paralegal, gaining significant experience in Banking and Finance. Over time, she progressed into more senior responsibilities, supporting high-value and complex transactions and refining her skills in legal administration and client service.
At Swinburne Maddison, she plays a key role in the Corporate department, where she manages company secretarial services and supports solicitors with a wide range of transactional matters. Her work includes ensuring statutory compliance, maintaining company records, and contributing to the smooth delivery of corporate deals such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructures. Her experience across both transactional and compliance-focused work makes her a valuable asset to the team.
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