Lucy Dunning

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: Westhoughton High School 2000-2005

Westhoughton Sixth Form 2005 – 2007

Law LLB First Class from Lancaster University 2007 – 2010

LPC with Distinction from the College of Law Manchester 2010 - 2011

Professional expertise before joining the firm: Various work experience placements. 10 months as a paralegal in personal injury at Clear Law Solicitors.

When you joined the firm: September 2012

Department responsibilities (within the firm): Associate solicitor in the Private Client Department

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise): Full Member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP)

What our clients say about Lucy:

"Thank you for your excellent service and kindness shown to me on the death of my husband." IL - April 2019

Name: Lucy Dunning

Position: Solicitor in the Private Client Team

Where educated: Westhoughton High School

Westhoughton Sixth Form College

Lancaster University

College of Law Manchester

First job: Admin Assistant at GEP Motor Engineers

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, shopping, running and going on as many sunny holidays as possible!

Favourite food: Chicken Tikka Masala

Favourite film: Too many good films to mention!

Favourite group/artist: Lots of different music

Ultimate holiday destination: Road trip around America

Favourite sport/team: Wigan Warriors and Bolton Wanderers

Favourite book: Anything by Martina Cole

Likes: Spending time with friends and family, shopping and sunshine!

Dislikes: Needles

Personal ambition: Get fitter!

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