North East Business News

Issue 101

What were your career ambitions growing up? Throughout my childhood, I always enjoyed learning. I had been interested in becoming a lawyer as I wanted a career which would challenge me and would ultimately be very rewarding. My parents were incredibly supportive, and they worked hard to make sure I had a good education. I have always strived to feel technically good at what I do and develop my professional knowledge, once I qualified I undertook further studies with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, which is specific to Private Client law. Tell us about your current role and what do you most enjoy? I am a Partner and Head of the Private Client team at Swinburne Maddison, which involves many tasks. As well as overseeing my department, I run a very busy and varied caseload of Private Client matters which tend to be multi-layered, including advising on estate…