Reece Atkinson

Experience

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  Liverpool Football Club

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  Premium Lounge Waiter

  Experience working in Liverpool's premium lounges, managing a high volume of customers alongside two back of house staff members.

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  FOOTASYLUM

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Sales Assistant

  Experience working on a shop floor providing excellent customer service, placing heavy importance on customer satisfaction, developing solid relationships with customers, and learning to personalise purchase opportunities to address their specific needs.I worked as a team player contributing to a positive working environment whilst also working independently, demonstrating leadership skills when working in the stockroom. Here, I was in charge of developing the skills of new staff members in the stock room. Show less

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  Crown Prosecution Service

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Criminal Law Internship

  During this one-week internship, I worked alongside the criminal prosecution team assisting solicitors and barristers with numerous tasks. Whilst here, I gained invaluable insight into how the judicial system operates.

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  Menzies Distribution

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  Accounts Payable Specialist Associate

  During my third year at university, I undertook this role which ensured that effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations occurred at a high level. This was ensured through utilising and monitoring transactions on the accounts payable ledger, interacting with colleagues and suppliers, alongside reviewing forensic reports of our data, hold reports and debit balance reports.The critical skills developed from this role consist of interpersonal and practical communication skills, on top of an increase in my attention to detail and an improvement in my independence and problem-solving capabilities. Show less

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  Provenio Litigation LLP

  Dec 2022 - Jul 2023

  As a paralegal within the firm, my primary role consisted of monitoring our Covid-19 Business Interruption claims, alongside assisting the partners and the managing partner. For instance, this consisted of drafting letters to clients and providing research notes on specific topics, such as the Limitations Act 1980 and stay of execution requirements. Working on Business Interruption claims not only enhanced my commercial awareness and overall understanding of the litigation process but more importantly, it allowed me to develop several valuable skills. These consisted of but were not limited to, enhancing the quality of my professional writing through reviewing Letters of Response, and then drafting Letters of Reply; improving my research skills; and improving my client communication through interacting with clients both orally and in writing. Whilst these skills are individually important, combined they have allowed my time-keeping abilities to drastically improve due to the specific nature of litigation and the time-keeping requirements.Further, I provided support to the managing partner during the initial introduction phase of undisclosed commission claims at the firm. My responsibilities included actively engaging with clients and conducting examinations of their financial agreements to determine the potential existence of hidden commissions.I partook in ‘Maths for Smart Lawyers’, ‘Fifteenth Annual CPR Review of the Year’, ‘Non-Damage' Business Interruption Insurance update’ and took notes of the five-day case, London International Exhibition Centre concerning Business Interruption. Show less During this one-week internship, I worked alongside the senior litigation team assisting them with various tasks. While there, I gained invaluable insight into how a tier-1 law firm operates and how a highly skilled team meticulously communicates. Further, with the help of the team's expertise, I was able to study and understand the process of producing a Letter of Claim and Response, alongside attempting draft emails of my own. Additionally, I researched different areas of the law incorporating the current climate, such as Economic torts, Quantum meruit, Agreements to agree, and Covid-19 Business Interruption claims. Show less

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Litigation Internship

    Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Hill Dickinson LLP

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2023

  Corporate Law Internship

  During this internship, I had the privilege of working alongside the Head of the Manchester Corporate team which largely involved participating in various meetings. In particular, I attended a meeting concerning a potential business sale, a mergers and acquisitions meeting, and the opportunity to observe a stakeholder meeting and record the board minutes.

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  Hassans

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Finance Technology Law Internship

  During this one-week internship, I had the pleasure of working alongside the head of the FinTech division at Hassans International. Most notably, I conducted numerous research tasks, which included, but were not limited to, exploring the products and services that e-money institutions can provide in Gibraltar, which was subsequently included in an advice note to a client; assessing the risks associated with non-compliance of e-money institutions' regulatory obligations in Gibraltar; and understanding the reporting requirements for e-money institutions to the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.Further, I had an excellent opportunity to delve into Gibraltar legislation concerning Distributed Ledger Technology, examine whether digital tokens are considered financial instruments, and observe how advancing technology is aligning with the Financial Services Act 2019.Additionally, I had the privilege of reviewing client memos that provided guidance on the regulatory requirements for the tokenisation of assets, as well as advice on issuing and trading tokenised assets. Show less

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  Hill Dickinson LLP

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Corporate Law Internship

  During this internship, I was grateful to have the opportunity to attend a team meeting with the Head of Corporate and the Liverpool office. Moreover, I was able to have several 1-1 talks with a number of current Trainees and Associates within the firm to gain a great understanding of the firm's culture.Furthermore, I appreciated the opportunity to spend the day with a Senior Associate and an Associate, gaining valuable insight into the life of a Corporate solicitor. During this time, I had the chance to review an EMI Option Agreement, assisting the team in providing client advice on when and how the options may be exercised.Additionally, I reviewed a company's Articles of Association to assist a client in understanding what the articles stated regarding the purchase or transfer of ordinary shares to deferred shares.Finally, I had the opportunity to examine the Articles of Association of another company, aiding the Associate in identifying the payment options accessible to shareholders during events like a business sale. Show less

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  Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Internship

  During this one-week internship, I had the great opportunity to explore four different departments (Family; Criminal; Wills and Probate; and Conveyancing) within the firm. This experience, including a day in the Magistrates Court, served a great purpose of enlightening me on these areas of law.Regarding my time spent in the Criminal department, I acquired valuable insights into the various sentencing tiers concerning the 'client' who was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. These insights were collected through a thorough examination of the applicable guidelines and subsequently preparing a plea for mitigation.As for my experience in the Wills and Probate department, I drafted a legally binding will utilising an attendance note derived from a client meeting. Show less

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  Morecrofts LLP

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Commercial Litigation Internship

  During my internship, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside a fantastic commercial litigation team, gaining valuable insights into their work.During my time here, I attended numerous meetings centred around boundary disputes, where we discussed the potential for litigation and provided clients with advice on the most suitable next steps. Additionally, I was fortunate enough to participate in a team meeting with several partners, which provided me with valuable insights into their operations and their unwavering passion for success.Furthermore, I conducted research to determine whether the firm could obtain the opposition's written instructions to their expert. This involved a thorough review of the Civil Procedure Rules, Practice Directions, and relevant case law. The results of this research were compiled into a research note, which was then sent to an Associate Solicitor. I was pleased to learn that the information I provided would be utilised in upcoming correspondence.Lastly, I was tasked with researching and crafting a blog post on the Inheritance Act 1975, which I was informed would be published on Morecroft's website. Show less

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  Hassans

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Summer Vacation Scheme

  During this intensive two-week program, I undertook a variety of advocacy tasks and provided support to associates and senior associates.Advocacy Tasks:• Lead Counsel in Mock Tort Law Moot - Selected as lead counsel for the Respondents, I presented submissions for 10-15 minutes and responded to probing questions from a panel of lawyers;• Dragon’s Den Start-Up Pitch - Collaborated with a team to rapidly create and pitch a start-up business idea to two partners; and• Bail Application Advocacy - Delivered a five-minute submission advocating for bail on behalf of a 'client'.Legal Research and Support:• Conducted research on a variety of legal issues, including the authority of directors under a company's articles of association and the regulatory requirements for a Gibraltar-based cryptoasset company offering services in the UK; and• Assisted in reviewing legal documents for accuracy, and checking for spelling and grammatical errors before client submission. Show less