Melanie joined chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage. She is a member of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence groups.
During her pupillage Melanie spent time under the supervision of multiple senior and experienced members of the groups. She saw a wide range of high-value personal injury and clinical negligence cases for both Claimant’s and Defendants.
Melanie has also seen and assisted in multiple death in custody inquests, including a five-day jury inquest. She gained experience in dealing with intricate questions regarding the State’s duty to protect life pursuant to Article 2 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
She regularly appears in a wide range of Stage 3 hearings, interim applications, small claims, and fast track trials for both Claimants and Defendants.
Melanie also accepts instructions to draft pleadings and written advice on quantum and liability.
Awards
Future Leader Scholarship, BPP University [2021-22]
BPP’s Northern Universities Regional Mooting Competition, winner and highest scoring finalist [2019 -2020]
Herbert Smith Freehills Warwick University Mooting Competition, winner [2019 -2020]
Qualifications
Bar Training Course, with LLM, BPP Law School – Distinction [2021-2022]
Law LLB (Hons), University of Warwick- First class [2021]
Memberships
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
