Ashleigh joined JMW in March 2020 as a paralegal and subsequently completed her training contract, qualifying as a Solicitor within the Family department in September 2023.

Ashleigh has gained experience assisting on a wide range of private family law matters including:

  • Divorce and associated financial matters
  • Disputes in respect of arrangements for children
  • Cohabitation arrangements

Ashleigh graduated with a Law Degree from the University of Liverpool in 2016 and completed the LLM Legal Practice Course at BPP University Manchester, achieving a Distinction.

Ashleigh sat on the Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group Committee as Social and Ball Director between 2021 and 2023.

Outside of work, Ashleigh thoroughly enjoys travelling, eating out and spending time with family and friends.

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