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Read moreElla studied English Literature and Philosophy at The University of Nottingham, graduating in 2018 and has since completed her GDL at The University of Law in 2020.
Ella works as a paralegal in the Private Client department, assisting Katie de Swarte. Ella assists with various contested trust and probate matters including the validity of wills and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Ella enjoys cooking for friends and family in her spare time, travelling, and going to the gym.
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