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Yazmin Elliott

Trainee Solicitor
Criminal Law Regulatory Matters Road Traffic Offences Road Transport & Logistics

Yazmin joined Woodfines as a Trainee Solicitor in April 2023 having completed her undergraduate degree in Liverpool and her LPC and Business Management Masters at the University of Law in Birmingham. Before joining Woodfines, Yazmin spent over four years working in-house.

Outside of work, Yazmin enjoys walks with her dog, Dexter, and taking part in various running races both locally and nationwide.

More about Yazmin…

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

A slingshot ride in Cyprus. 

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

A teacher – I worked in a Primary School as one of my first jobs and loved it. 

Testimonials

I just want to say 'thank you' for the very efficient way that Helen Simpson and her trainee Yazmin handled my case. They were very friendly and put me totally at ease, explaining everything in a way that I could understand.

Nathan Taylor-Allkins

Trainee Solicitor
Criminal Law Regulatory Matters Road Traffic Offences Road Transport & Logistics

Yazmin joined Woodfines as a Trainee Solicitor in April 2023 having completed her undergraduate degree in Liverpool and her LPC and Business Management Masters at the University of Law in Birmingham. Before joining Woodfines, Yazmin spent over four years working in-house.

Outside of work, Yazmin enjoys walks with her dog, Dexter, and taking part in various running races both locally and nationwide.

More about Nathan

What was your first job?

My first proper job was working on the fish counter at Waitrose (the smell did linger somewhat…) but my first job in law was as a court logger at Northampton Crown Court, which I loved. I had to keep a log of everything that happened during all the proceedings and got to observe some fantastic advocates and barristers. It sparked my passion for criminal law and set me on my path to becoming a lawyer.

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

My dream would be to work with big cats (lions predominately) in Africa but the reality is probably something either to do with sport or a teacher.

Testimonials

I just want to say 'thank you' for the very efficient way that Helen Simpson and her trainee Yazmin handled my case. They were very friendly and put me totally at ease, explaining everything in a way that I could understand.

Mike Hayward

Trainee Solicitor
Criminal Law Regulatory Matters Road Traffic Offences Road Transport & Logistics

Yazmin joined Woodfines as a Trainee Solicitor in April 2023 having completed her undergraduate degree in Liverpool and her LPC and Business Management Masters at the University of Law in Birmingham. Before joining Woodfines, Yazmin spent over four years working in-house.

Outside of work, Yazmin enjoys walks with her dog, Dexter, and taking part in various running races both locally and nationwide.

More about Mike…

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

Driving test … for the second time!

What was your first job?

I worked in a bakery putting jam into doughnuts

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

I used to sing in a Cathedral Choir but now keep my singing to the car.

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

I wanted to go into the Royal Marines but then decided I’d be more suited to doing battle in Court.

Testimonials

I just want to say 'thank you' for the very efficient way that Helen Simpson and her trainee Yazmin handled my case. They were very friendly and put me totally at ease, explaining everything in a way that I could understand.

Jane Anderson

Trainee Solicitor
Criminal Law Regulatory Matters Road Traffic Offences Road Transport & Logistics

Yazmin joined Woodfines as a Trainee Solicitor in April 2023 having completed her undergraduate degree in Liverpool and her LPC and Business Management Masters at the University of Law in Birmingham. Before joining Woodfines, Yazmin spent over four years working in-house.

Outside of work, Yazmin enjoys walks with her dog, Dexter, and taking part in various running races both locally and nationwide.

More about Jane… 

What was your first job? 

Saturday girl, Mickey Finn’s chip shop, Central Drive, Blackpool

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

I got married on the Empire State Building.

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

Postie

Testimonials

I just want to say 'thank you' for the very efficient way that Helen Simpson and her trainee Yazmin handled my case. They were very friendly and put me totally at ease, explaining everything in a way that I could understand.