Fraser Young

Senior Partner

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: Liverpool University 1982 - 85 LLB

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Did Articles and 3 years PQE at Dowse & Co, Hackney, London

When you joined the firm: Oct 1994

Department responsibilities: Senior Partner from 1 May 2020, Partner in Litigation Department, Training Principal

Areas of special legal expertise: Housing

Committees or organisations:

Housing - Possession Actions Court Duty Solicitor

What some of our clients say about Fraser:

"Fieldings Porter got the outcome I needed. Fraser Young was a great solicitor. I can start afresh now with no debt. Great win for Fieldings Porter as well. Much thanks". - S.N. - May 2016

Where educated: Liverpool University

First job: Sales assistant at MFI

Hobbies: Swimming, cycling and mountain walking

Favourite food: French cooking

Favourite film: Withnail and I

Favourite group/artist: Billie Holliday

Ultimate holiday destination: The Himalayas

Favourite sport/team: Fulchester United

Favourite book: Love in the Time of Cholera

Likes: Sunshine, blue skies, fresh air and red wine.

Dislikes: Dull, grey, wet days and cold tea.

Personal ambition: To win the Tour de France

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