Beth Reed

Beth is a Trainee Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team at The Jonathan Lea Network.

Since joining the firm as an Administration Assistant, Beth has progressed to Paralegal and now Trainee Solicitor, developing a strong practical understanding of legal work and client service across a broad range of disputes.

Beth works on a variety of civil litigation matters including commercial disputes, land and property disputes, adjudication, employment and intellectual property. She also assists with wider litigation work which involves preparing correspondence, reviewing documents, conducting legal research, legal drafting and supporting clients throughout the dispute resolution process.

Beth holds a First Class Honors Degree in Law with Criminology (LLB) from the University of Brighton, and a masters in Legal Practice (LLM) from The University of Law. Her academic background has helped her develop an attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills which she continues to apply in practice.

Before beginning her legal career Beth gained over five years of customer service experience, which developed her ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Practice areas

• Dispute Resolution
• Civil Litigation
• Land and Property Disputes
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property Disputes
• Trademark Registrations

Education

Outside of work Beth enjoys long countryside walks, going to the theatre, spending time with friends and family, keeping active at the gym and going on runs.