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Jacqueline Naik

Team Assistant
Care proceedings Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

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What’s the most daring/scariest thing you have done?

One of the most daring things I have done was travelling alone to the United States in my twenties without speaking any English, with the goal of learning the language. I lived there for three years, where I built a new life and started my family.

Tell us something that not many people would know about you?

Not many people know that I lived in India for six months, an experience I found truly incredible and eye-opening.

Umar Khan

Team Assistant
Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

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What’s the most daring/scariest thing you have done?

One of the most daring experiences I’ve embraced was plunging out of a plane 13,000 feet above the ground. As someone who enjoys the thrill of an adrenaline rush, I chose to skydive over the iconic Palm Jumeirah during my trip to Dubai. It remains one of the most exhilarating and memorable moments of my life, and I wholeheartedly encourage anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure to add it to their bucket list.

If you weren’t a lawyer what would you be doing?

Growing up as the son of a therapeutic counsellor, I naturally developed a deep fascination with human psychology. I’ve always been intrigued by how people think, feel, and interpret the world, and I genuinely enjoy understanding the motivations that drive them. Helping others comes naturally to me, so much so that if I hadn’t pursued a career in law, I would likely have followed a path toward motivational speaking or therapy.

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January 9, 2025

Heidi Eaton

Team Assistant
Care Proceedings Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

More about Heidi… 

What’s the most daring/scariest thing you have done?

The scariest/daring thing was doing a guided underwater walk in the Caribbean sea with sting rays! 

Tell us something that not many people would know about you?

Something people probably don’t know is that I lived in Germany for a year.

If you weren’t in your current profession, what would you be doing?

If i wasn’t doing this job I’d like to be a teacher 

 

Genevieve White

Team Assistant
Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

More about Genevieve… 

What’s the most daring/scariest thing you have done?

Black Water Rafting in New Zealand

Tell us something that not many people would know about you? 

I have done ballet since the age of 3 and have continued with adult classes. I am also a huge foodie-I enjoy cooking, learning new recipes and going to different restaurants.

 

 

John Leadbeater

Team Assistant
Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

John is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.

Linda Hall

Team Assistant
Care Proceedings Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

Eloise Wilson

Team Assistant
Divorce & Family Law

Jacqueline joined Woodfines in March 2026 as a Team Assistant in the Family Team. She bring valuable experience from both legal practice and compliance, having spent seven years working as a Senior Compliance officer in UK. Before relocating to the UK, Jacqueline practised as a lawyer in Brazil. She graduated in Law from Marilla university Law School and is admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB.) 

Eloise Wilson is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.