Machins Solicitors Announces Promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate
Machins announce the promotion of Victoria Grant to Senior Associate in the Family team.
Aedan Courtney
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Trainee Solicitor, Private Client Team
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About Aedan
Aedan is a trainee solicitor in the Private Client Team.
Aedan joined Machins in July 2022 and has gained experience in our Residential Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property and Public Family teams.
Before joining Machins, Aedan gained experience as a volunteer generalist adviser at Citizens Advice Luton and also done a variety of pro bono law clinic work.
Aedan completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Hertfordshire, achieving a Distinction grade, and graduated from the University of Kent with a First-Class Honours degree in Law and Sociology prior to this.
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