Our People

We don't do conformity.  We do talent with a difference.  Teams of people from different backgrounds, with different ideas and skills, and often very different degress too. 

Below you will find a selection of profiles designed to give you an insight into the variety of people you could be working alongside as a trainee solicitor at Pinsent Masons. 

  • Profile picture of Adrian Barlow
    Adrian Barlow

    Partner

    "The firm has moved at a pace that has meant I haven’t felt the need to look elsewhere."

  • Profile picture of Chris McAlinden
    Chris McAlinden

    Trainee Solicitor

    "Following the recent merger I am confident that the opportunities open to me are greater than ever."

  • Profile picture of Deborah McCormack
    Deborah McCormack

    Head of Graduate Recruitment, Training and Development

    "The most successful law firms are greater than the sum of their parts because they promote a team work ethic. "

  • Profile picture of Douglas Simpson
    Douglas Simpson

    Trainee Solicitor

    "The firm doesn't hide trainees from clients, most clients will have no qualms asking for your opinion on a legal matter."

  • Profile picture of Edward Walker
    Edward Walker

    Graduate Recruitment Manager

    "The key things are problem-solving skills and analytical ability. That’s what you’ll get tested on most."

  • Profile picture of Helen Skinner
    Helen Skinner

    Solicitor

    "The high point for me would be the feeling you get when you complete a given task and it goes back to the client. "

  • Profile picture of John Maciver
    John Maciver

    Partner

    "You have to accept that sometimes you will have to work extremely hard - being a commercial lawyer is never going to be a soft option. "

  • Profile picture of Lucy Darbey
    Lucy Darbey

    Solicitor

    "They really want you to be yourself and have a personality, that really set the firm apart for me."

  • Profile picture of Neha Advani
    Neha Advani

    Solicitor

    "Client secondment is great – it develops your confidence and makes you work to understand the issues."

  • Profile picture of Nicola Crossey
    Nicola Crossey

    Solicitor

    "My exposure to matters of both English and Northern Irish law, means that I hope to become qualified in both jurisdictions."

  • Profile picture of Martin Roberts
    Martin Roberts

    Partner

    "It’s about collaboration – we work across sectors, practices and offices as one big team."

  • Profile picture of Martin Webster
    Martin Webster

    Partner

    "These days, there are so many career routes: lots of different paths to suit different people. "

  • Profile picture of Matthew Clayton-Stead
    Matthew Clayton-Stead

    Associate

    "I wanted to be a professional and I wanted to do a job that challenged me mentally."

  • Profile picture of Yolanda Walker
    Yolanda Walker

    Solicitor

    "The work/life balance is good and you still get the high quality work you would expect at a leading commercial firm. "

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