The Bond Dickinson Million Makers Team
Get to know us
We are the team that focuses on what matters
most to help disadvantaged young people in the
UK change their lives
Our team goal is simple: to raise as much money as possible for The
Prince's Trust to provide for the continued provision of services which
recognise talent, encourage enterprise and provide opportunity for
vulnerable young people in the UK.
In achieving our goal we hope to raise the profile of The Prince's Trust in
our workplace and demonstrate the ability of young lawyers to come
together to manage a successful business for an excellent cause.
Members
Our team consists of first-year trainee solicitors from Bristol, Leeds,
London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth and Southampton.
Mentors
We are grateful to be supported by three internal mentors: Anna Martin,
Kate Ashworth and Helen Coxon.
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Your key contacts
in Bristol
Joanna Norris
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Current seat: Corporate
Trainee Solicitor
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Interesting fact about you: I undertook volunteer work in South Africa
working with a local school and also at a game reserve.
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If you could have one superpower what would it be: The ability to
fly!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I
volunteered at the Princes Trust in Bristol last year so appreciate firsthand the invaluable work they do. I also thought the Million Makers
Challenge offered a unique opportunity to work collaboratively and build
relationships with the trainees from the other offices.
James Bird
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Current seat: commercial secondment at New Look.
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)117 989 6553
E: james.bird
@bonddickinson.com
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What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your
hands: I’m usually at home in Plymouth spending time with my son,
embarrassing him from the side line at one of his football games or in
any number of other ways really! Otherwise I catch up with family and
friends and try to get to the gym or the races.
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What was your favourite toy as a child and why: Peter Rabbit
(affectionately known as P-Rab). He wasn’t as cool as the Power
Ranger figures or Spider-Man but he had a quiet nobility about him.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I
believe strongly that with drive and support someone can do anything
they set their mind to. Everyone should be given the opportunity to
make something of themselves. If our fundraising enables the Trust to
provide support and guidance to someone, and that person can
overcome their circumstances and succeed, then that’s something
worth doing.
Anna Marjoram
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Current seat: Planning
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)117 989 6815
E: anna.marjoram
@bonddickinson.com
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How do you relax outside of work: By running around the netball
court (or parallel to it if I'm umpiring) to burn off the calories
accumulated from another of my hobbies – baking cakes. I also try to
see as much live entertainment as possible – be that sports, music or
theatre.
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If you could be any animal which one would you prefer to be and
why: I love elephants - they're such beautiful, intelligent and fun-loving
creatures - so I would probably be an elephant just so I could have an
"insiders" view. I would also relish the chance to see the world from a
greater height (being 5'1 means that I miss a lot!)
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I think
the Million Makers Challenge presents a fantastic opportunity to raise a
very meaningful amount of money for the great cause that is the
Princes Trust, but also an opportunity to spread the word for the charity
and raise awareness of the great work that they do. From a personal
perspective, it's a chance to collaborate with fellow trainees and to
develop my entrepreneurial skills.
T: +44(0)117 989 6553
E: Joanna.norris
@bonddickinson.com
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Your key contacts
in Leeds
Katherine Davis
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Current seat: Intellectual Property and Commercial Disputes
Trainee Solicitor
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How do you relax outside of work: going to the gym; playing sport;
eating out; drinking wine; and chasing the sun!
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If you could be any animal which one would you prefer to be and
why: a dolphin – because they are so intelligent and I would love to
experience life under the sea!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: in
order to take myself out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to
take on new positions of responsibility whilst also raising money and
awareness for a brilliant charity.
Leigh Jackson
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Current seat: Corporate
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)113 290 4477
E: leigh.jackson
@bonddickinson.com
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Interesting fact about you: I hate writing in black pen and I absolutely
love The Flash (fastest man alive not Flash Gordon).
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If you could have one superpower what would it be: Super speed
(my room is dirty? Nope, now it’s clean. I need to do some reading? I
just did it. I want to visit the pyramids of Egypt? Boom, done it!)
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: Every
young person should have the same opportunities to do what they want
and I believe The Prince's Trust does so much to make that happen.
The Million Makers Challenge should provide the opportunity to make a
huge difference, but if I could make even a small difference to one
person that would make the whole challenge worthwhile for me.
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Current seat: Corporate
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What is your favourite all-time movie and why: Shrek because
Donkey is the man!
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What's the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you:
Always believe in yourself – never give up.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge:
Because charitable initiatives and organisations such as The Prince's
Trust can make a huge difference to people less fortunate and
everyone should embrace the opportunity to contribute to that at some
point.
T: +44(0)113 290 4380
E: Katherine.davis
@bonddickinson.com
Liam Turner
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)113 290 4358
E: liam.turner
@bonddickinson.com
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Your key contacts
in London
Rachael Preston
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)207 7882523
E: rachael.preston
@bonddickinson.com
Simos Schizas
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)207 7882355
E: simos.schizas
@bonddickinson.com
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Current seat: Financial Services
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What is your favourite all-time movie and why: Turner and Hooch –
Tom Hanks and a dog are the lead characters, say no more!
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What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you:
My mum always says no food is bad for you in moderation.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: It's an
incredibly deserving charity, an exciting challenge and a fantastic
opportunity to work with trainees who I might not otherwise have had
chance to work alongside.
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Current seat: Professional Risks
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How do you relax outside of work: Spearfishing, playing the guitar,
movies.
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If you could be any animal which one would you prefer to be and
why: A lion – they're pretty much at the top of the food chain in their
environment and they're courageous, brave, protective and willing to
fight.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: To
use the opportunity and make a positive change; to get out of my
comfort zone and develop skills I wouldn't be able to develop otherwise.
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Your key contacts
in Newcastle
James Cooper
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)191 279 9052
E: james.cooper
@bonddickinson.com
Elena Cross
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Current seat: Agriculture, Farms and Estates
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How do you relax outside of work: with a glass of fine red wine.
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If you could be any animal which one would you prefer to be and
why: I would be a peacock because they are incredibly stylish.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: Million
Makers is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team of great
people for an exceptional cause.
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Current seat: Finance and Investment.
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Interesting fact about you: I used to be a youth MP and have been on
TV in the House of Commons.
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If you could have one superpower what would it be: Invisibility
…Harry Potter inspired!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: Million
Makers is an amazing opportunity to support The Prince's Trust, a
charity I am particularly passionate about. Their work to support
vulnerable young people by providing them with services which
recognise talent and encourage entrepreneurship is invaluable. On a
personal level, the challenge is a chance to push myself out of my
comfort zone and to enhance my business acumen and leadership
capabilities alongside my fellow trainees.
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Current seat: Corporate Rail
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What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your
hands: In my free time you find me either catching up on box sets on
TV (I'm currently watching Mad Men) or doing some kind of sport
(running or netball usually).
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What was your favourite toy as a child and why: My favourite toy as
a child was a Minnie Mouse cuddly toy that my older brothers bought
for me when I was born. It was my favourite toy as I used to love Minnie
Mouse and probably because my big brothers bought it for me!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: My
main motivation for volunteering for Million Makers was the business
element of the challenge. Lawyers aren't known for their
entrepreneurial thinking and I wanted to show that we could come up
with a programme of events and ideas to raise money, which we could
reinvest, earning us even more money. I also I thought it would be a
good way of doing more work with my fellow first year trainees and
making new contacts around the firm.
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)191 279 9051
E: elena.cross
@bonddickinson.com
Frances Everett
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)1919 230 8651
E: frances.everett
@bonddickinson.com
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Current seat: Residential
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What is your favourite all-time movie and why: My Girl – it's a
classic tearjerker and reminds me of being a kid!
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What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you:
as long as you're doing your best you have something to be proud of.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I want
the chance to work with others in the firm and to raise money for a
great cause!
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Current seat: Private Client
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Interesting fact about you: I'm bi-lingual.
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If you could have one superpower what would it be: To be able to
pause time.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I'm
passionate about making a difference in my local community and the
Million Makers Challenge is an incredibly engaging and fun way to do
so. I also felt it was a great way of continuing Bond Dickinson's
commitment to the Prince's Trust. Also a good opportunity to develop
my business and organisational skills and organise networking
activities.
Trainee Solicitor
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Current seat: Finance and Investment - Real Estate.
T: +44(0)191 230 8305
E: rosie.taylor
@bonddickinson.com
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What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your
hands: I normally travel (whether that is on holiday/abroad or to visit
friends and family in other cities here in the UK), go to the gym, watch
Netflix or go out for a glass of wine or two...
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What was your favourite toy as a child and why: I had a toy dog
which was fluffy and white and I used to "walk" it on a lead because I
was desperate for a puppy. Eventually, my parents relented and we got
a real fluffy white dog, a bichon frise called Nellie, which meant that my
favourite toy was no longer quite as exciting!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: The
work that The Prince's Trust do is amazing, and being able to directly
impact the lives of young people (via fundraising) who have not had the
same opportunities that I have had in life, meant that volunteering for
Million Makers was a no-brainer. I also saw it as an opportunity to
develop different skills, such as communication, team-work and my
general commercial acumen. Having put together the business plan
and starting to develop our business ideas, I am already being
challenged in ways that I would not have otherwise been during my
training contract.
Sarah Robe
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)191 230 4358
E: sarah.robe
@bonddickinson.com
Lyudmil Stoyanov
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)191 279 9091
E: Lyudmil.stoyanov
@bonddickinson.com
Rosie Taylor
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Your key contacts
in Plymouth
Sarah Raffe
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)1752 677748
E: sarah.raffe
@bonddickinson.com
Chris Hoile
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)1752 677749
E: chris.hoile
@bonddickinson.com
Rae Ahmed
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)1752 677747
E: rae.ahmed
@bonddickinson.com
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Current seat: Finance and Investment
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What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your
hands: I usually visit my friends in North Devon & Cornwall. I grew up
on a farm and love spending time in the countryside.
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What was your favourite toy as a child and why: My favourite toy
was my teddy Rabbit. Rabbit was my favourite as she was handmade
by childminder as a leaving present when I went to school. I still have
Rabbit but she's worse for wear now and my boyfriend keeps
threatening to throw her in the bin!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge:
Getting involved with the Million Makers Challenge was a no brainer. I
strongly believe that every young person should have the same
opportunities to become who they want to be and achieve their goals
and aspirations. The Prince's Trust has done a fantastic job over the
years of supporting vulnerable young people and I am keen to support
them through the Million Makers challenge.
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Current seat: Commercial Disputes
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What is your favourite all-time movie and why: Beverley Hills Cop 2
– This one narrowly beats out Beverley Hills Cop 1 and I've loved this
film ever since I was a child. There's action, drama and Eddie Murphy
making people look like fools, what's not to love??
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What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you:
You never know what is going to happen so treat everyone today as if
they might be your client tomorrow.
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: The
Million Makers Challenge seems to be almost entirely unique. I really
wanted to develop my entrepreneurial skills and what better way to do it
than by helping others too!
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Current seat: Secondment to Diageo
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What do you usually do when you have leisure time on your
hands: spending time with family and friends, reading and drawing.
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What was your favourite toy as a child and why: my giant teddy
bear (around 6ft tall), it was really cuddly and enjoyed tea parties!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I’d like
to help fundraise for a great charity, while learning new skills and
working with colleagues cross office.
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Your key contacts
in Southampton
Colette Brooks
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Current seat: Real Estate – Developers & Investors
Trainee Solicitor
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Interesting fact about you: I spent 6 months of my law degree
studying in North Carolina (in Greensboro where we now have an
office!)
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If you could have one superpower what would it be: To never forget
anything!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: I
wanted to be part of an exciting and collaborative project that not only
has benefits to me personally but has a positive impact on addressing
the issues in our society.
James Cox
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Current seat: Banking and Financial Services
Trainee Solicitor
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What is your favourite all-time movie and why: Cocktail, because a)
Tom Cruise is in it and b) it's an emotional rollercoaster.
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What’s the greatest bit of advice a parent or mentor has given you:
'Determination will take you far; push yourself and the end result will
take care of itself.'
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge: The
Challenge is built on an exciting mix of entrepreneurship and ambition,
and it is a valuable opportunity to develop skills in a setting outside the
scope of 'conventional' legal work.
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Current seat: Commercial litigation
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How do you relax outside of work: Yoga, travelling and hiking.
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If you could be any animal which one would you prefer to be and
why: Susan, HM the Queen's faithful companion and favourite
Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Because I love the Queen!
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Why have you volunteered for the Million Makers Challenge:
Having heard from someone whose life was transformed by The
Prince's Trust, I was struck by how simple yet effective their approach
is. They provide mentorship, skills training and targeted support to help
disadvantaged young people overcome individual barriers. I'm excited
and proud that the money we raise through Million Makers will help
someone, who wouldn't otherwise have had the opportunity, to start
their own small business.
T: +44(0)2380 208056
E: colette.brooks
@bonddickinson.com
T: +44(0)2380 208057
E: james.cox
@bonddickinson.com
Kizzie Fenner
Trainee Solicitor
T: +44(0)2380 208401
E: kizzie.fenner
@bonddickinson.com
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