Christine Appiah

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

When did you join the firm? April 2023

Where/When you studied: Keele University BSC Hons French and Psychology (2000-2004); BPP Law School Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course (2004-2006)

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Christine previously worked for regional firms in insurance fraud, personal injury, credit hire and commercial and civil litigation. Christine has also worked in-house for an international company.

Specialisms: All areas of litigation including civil, commercial and professional negligence.

Where educated: Thornleigh Salesian College & Sixth form (1993 to 2000)

First Job: Saturday assistant at Heidi Tempest School of Dance

Hobbies: Reading, walking and pilates

Favourite food: Italian

Favourite film: Love Actually or Hitch

Favourite artist: Mary J Blige

Ultimate holiday destination: The Maldives

Favourite sport: Ballet

Favourite book: A Thousand Splendid Suns – Khaled Hosseini

Likes: Warm sunshine, spending time with my family; shopping and spas

Dislikes: Being late, traffic jams and rude people

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