The clinical negligence, crime, appeals and professional discipline and regulation departments at Stephensons Solicitors LLP have been boosted with the addition of four newly-qualified solicitors.
Katie Nolan, from Flixton in Manchester, has qualified as a solicitor into the clinical negligence team in Wigan. David Darlington from Burnley has taken up a role within the crime team in Manchester. Shaun Moran from Crosby in Liverpool has qualified into the regulatory team in Wigan. Alison Marriott from Lowton has joined the criminal appeals team in Wigan as a solicitor.
Alison, Katie and David have been offered roles after a rigorous two year training scheme with the leading regional law firm. Their training saw them undertake six months of working within four different areas of the practice to gain experience in a wide range of legal settings. Shaun took a less conventional route by cross-qualifying, having previously trained as a barrister and has been working for several years in the regulatory department.
Alison Marriott has joined the firm’s criminal appeals team, which has a reputation as the leading team in the country in helping victims of miscarriages of justice.
Alison said: “I am delighted to have qualified and thrilled to be working in this interesting and diverse area of law. I started as a graduate clerk at Stephensons about eight years ago and have worked and studied hard to reach this point. In appeal work each case can be so different but every client is seeking assistance after what is likely to have been a very traumatic and stressful time in their lives.”
Katie Nolan will now represent victims of medical negligence who have suffered injuries at the hands of medical professionals and the beauty industry. She will deal with a wide variety of claims including birth injuries, surgical errors, delays in diagnosis, dental negligence, defective medical products and claims against cosmetic surgery companies.
Katie said: “I am looking forward to joining one of the top clinical negligence departments in the UK and contributing to its continued success.
“I have a special interest in claims brought on behalf of children who have suffered brain damage at birth as a result of negligent obstetric and midwifery treatment, having assisted on several such cases during my training. It has been rewarding to help achieve settlements for these clients to fund the lifelong care and support that they need, improving their quality of life and that of their families.”
David Darlington will work on all forms of criminal cases covering a wide range of offences. His work will involve Police Station attendances, Magistrates Court representation and Crown Court preparation. David is also part of the firm’s 24-hour crime call out scheme providing representation to those accused of criminal offences out of hours.
David said: “I am delighted and privileged to have qualified as a solicitor after the years of studying and training. The support I have received from colleagues and family members along the way has been pivotal in me reaching this landmark point in my career. I look forward to the many years to come in which I hope to make a significant difference to each and every one of my clients.”
Shaun Moran will work with the regulatory team in Wigan, which will involve working on cases involving fitness to practice proceedings brought by various regulators such as the General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Dental Council, as well as other professional bodies which regulate teachers, sporting professionals and many more.
Shaun said: “It’s a great feeling to have finally qualified and it’s made all the more worthwhile because of the hard work required. It would not have been possible without the supportive environment offered by the firm.”
Ann Harrison, Stephensons’ chairwoman, said: “Well done to Alison, Katie, David and Shaun on their fantastic achievements.
“It’s always good to see people achieving their career objectives which they work so long and so hard for. Whichever route to qualification they take, it is a very long and difficult process to become a solicitor and certainly not for the faint hearted.
“We wish them all the best in their careers.”
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