Devora Brown

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: 2009 – 2011 Manchester Law School, Manchester Metropolitan University, Legal Practice Course (Part time)

2006 - 2009 Manchester Law School, Manchester Metropolitan University, LLB (Hons)

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Prior to joining the firm, I gained experience in commercial property and residential property matters.

When you joined the firm: August 2020

Department responsibilities (within the firm): I am a solicitor in the Commercial Real Estate department. I have experience dealing with a wide range of commercial property matters including sales and purchases, leases and general asset management.

Clients include a range of businesses from large companies to small/mid-size companies, developers, individuals and pension trustees.

Areas of special legal expertise: Commercial Property

Name: Devora Brown

Position: Commercial Property Solicitor

Where educated: Manchester Law School

First job: Late Rooms Hotel Booking Company

Hobbies: Travel, gym, sports and fitness

Favourite food: Pizza

Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption

Favourite group/artist: Whitney Houston

Ultimate holiday destination: Barbados

Favourite sport/team: Swimming

Favourite book: To Kill a Mockingbird

Likes: Spending time with friends and family

Dislikes: Rain and cold weather!

Personal ambition: To travel as much of the world as possible

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