Trainees

Adrian (A.J.) Hope-Lewis

Adrian (A.J.) Hope-Lewis, Trainee Solicitor

A.J. is a trainee Solicitor in the family team based in Colchester.

Having previously read psychology at the University of London, A.J. worked initially for a Colchester based law firm dealing mainly with personal injury cases.
After a number of years working in other industries, A.J. returned to law and completed his law degree and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Bloomsbury, London.
A.J. has a particular interest in family law, specifically care cases and cases dealing with capacity.

Contact Details

Office: Colchester - Charter Court
Phone: 01206 835320
Fax: 01206 835329
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Balwinder Tank

Balwinder Tank, Trainee Solicitor

Balwinder is a trainee Solicitor in the family team based in Chelmsford. She has a particular interest in this area of law and even worked as a paralegal for a firm of family lawyers whilst she was studying for her law degree.
She studied for her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the Nottingham Law School where her chosen electives were private client, commercial law, family law and child protection. After completing her LPC she worked for a sole practitioner and gained experience in family, employment, commercial, property and medical law. She has also worked as a caseworker at Essex County Council where she dealt with care proceedings, supervision orders, placement applications and adoption.

Contact Details

Office: Chelmsford
Phone: 01245 890110
Fax: 01245 890111
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Ashton Carter

Ashton Carter, Trainee Solicitor

Ashton is a trainee Solicitor in the commercial team based at Charter Court. He studied for his law degree at the University of Essex, qualifying with a strong 2.1 honours degree in 2008.

He then qualified from BPP Law School with a Commendation for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2009. His chosen electives whilst at Law School were Private Acquisitions, Equity Finance and Advanced Commercial Property and he obtained a commendation award in Business Law.

Ashton is particularly interested in commercial, company and partnership work, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, acquisitions and working with charities. Ashton also undertakes commercial litigation work and assists the employment team.

Contact Details

Office: Colchester - Charter Court
Phone: 01206 835230
Fax: 01206 835239
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