Three talented members of the Jackson Lees Group team are celebrating an important career milestone after securing solicitor training contracts with the firm.

Sanchia Pathak, Harry Barnett and Laura Williamson have now begun their training contracts, taking the next step towards qualification after already building valuable experience within the Group.

Over the next two years, they will continue developing their legal knowledge, gaining practical experience and supporting clients across their respective areas of law. Their appointments reflect a commitment to recognising talent, creating opportunities for progression and developing the next generation of solicitors here in Merseyside.

Who are the new trainee solicitors with the Jackson Lees Group?

Sanchia Pathak

Sanchia Pathak will undertake the first part of her training within our Civil Litigation team, where she will continue building her experience in resolving disputes and supporting clients through often complex and challenging situations.

Reflecting on the start of her training contract, Sanchia said:

Starting my training contract at the Jackson Lees Group  is a milestone that I am incredibly proud of. The support, encouragement and opportunities I have received throughout my time at the firm is something I will always value."

Harry Barnett

Harry Barnett is in our Residential Conveyancing team where he has advanced while developing extensive experience in this area of law. 

Harry said:

Over the last four years at Jackson Lees Group , I have progressed from Assistant Property Lawyer to Senior Property Lawyer, developing extensive experience in residential conveyancing."

Laura Williamson

Laura Williamson will begin her training contract within our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, where she will have the opportunity to further develop her knowledge while gaining experience across different practice areas.

Laura said:

Jackson Lees Group is a truly unique and ground-breaking firm and I’m incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity to qualify here. “I’m very much looking forward to exploring different practice areas and learning from the brilliant lawyers and teams who make the firm what it is."

Commenting on the appointments and the importance of supporting the next generation of legal professionals, Esther Leach, Managing Director of Jackson Lees Group, said:

Sanchia, Harry and Laura have each demonstrated fantastic professionalism, ambition and a genuine dedication to supporting our clients. Their success is thoroughly deserved, and we are proud to support them as they take this important next step towards qualification. We look forward to seeing them continue to develop their skills, grow in confidence and build successful careers across the range of our specialist teams. Investing in the next generation of lawyers is absolutely central to ensuring that we continue to provide a top-class service for our clients."

As Sanchia, Harry and Laura prepare to start this next chapter, everyone at Jackson Lees Group wishes them every success. Their achievements are the result of hard work, perseverance and a shared commitment to supporting our clients when they need it most.