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MEET OUR PEOPLE
RACHEL LIDGATE
#HSFRACHEL
In 1998, I went to Oxford University to study English. At that time, I hadn’t really thought much about what I wanted to do beyond completing my studies. My parents suggested I might want to consider law because I’m quite an argumentative person! I applied for a vacation scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills and had a fantastic time, so I signed up for a training contract before completing a conversion course in Guildford and spending a year in Nottingham studying for the LPC. After completing four seats as a trainee, I decided to pursue a career in Disputes. Now, I’m a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills – it’s been an incredible experience.
“LAST YEAR I REALISED MY LONG-TERM AMBITION OF BECOMING A PARTNER AT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS. THE SELECTION PROCESS WAS TOUGH BUT EXCITING.”
PARTNER, DISPUTES
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