Michelmores LLP brochure 2017/18

What attracted you to working at Michelmores? The ability to undertake challenging and complex work for sophisticated clients, while being based outside of London and living in a beautiful location.

Tell me about something you have become involved in whilst at Michelmores that you wouldn’t have expected I think people would be surprised by the range of geographic locations of my clients – a lot of my work involves emerging markets and work in sub-Saharan Africa. At the outset of my career I did not think I would be able to live in the South West and maintain an international caseload, often for London-based clients. I have also had the opportunity to get involved with some great internal initiatives such as Mentoring@Michelmores and Women@Michelmores. The latter focuses on supporting female career progression at the Firm. What book are you reading at the moment? I am reading a ‘Voyage for Madmen’ by Peter Nichols, a gripping account of the fate of the nine men who set out in 1968 to sail around the world non-stop, single-handedly. Highly recommended even if you are not into sailing!

What is the best thing about coming to work every day?

I would describe it as the ‘Michelmores factor!’ Everyone is very friendly and supportive and we work together to make sure we succeed as a team. How does the quality of work at Michelmores compare to your previous firm? I previously worked at a large national firm where I undertook a lot of international work for high profile clients. You have similar opportunities at Michelmores – a lot of the Partners here are leaders in their field, which means you get involved in very interesting work, often with an international element.

SARA CHISHOLM-BATTEN Partner in the Commercial Litigation team, Exeter

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