Strathclyde Law School Alumni

Alice Baxter

Basel Area, Switzerland
Attended University of Strathclyde
Legal Services

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours, Law, 2:1

Strathclyde Law School   2012 — 2013
Diploma in Legal Practice, Law, Pass

Strathclyde Law School   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Law (Graduate Entry), Pass

University of Strathclyde   2008 — 2010
Paralegal Qualification, Employment Law, Debt Recovery and Criminal Law, Pass

The University of Glasgow   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geography

Experience
Chalet Etoiles de Montagne :: Studer Chalet Management Sarl   June 2014 - September 2014
WILLIAM MCCLUSKEY SOLICITORS LTD   April 2014 - April 2014
Topstaff Employment Limited   February 2013 - October 2013
Office Angels   May 2011 - January 2013
Scottish Legal Aid Board   August 2009 - September 2010
Scottish Legal Aid Board   April 2008 - August 2009
Cargill   September 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Data Analysis, Database Administration, Event Management, Customer Service, Communication, Office Administration, Administrative..., Recruiting, Event Planning, Temporary Placement, Time Management, Legal Research Skills, Non-profit Volunteering, Administration, Management, Government, Teamwork, Call Logging, Team Leadership, Secretarial Skills, Legal Assistance, Call Routing, Cash Management

Andrew Drennan

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant at Driver Trett
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2013 — 2015
Master of Laws (LLM), Construction Law

Glasgow Caledonian University   1997 — 2001
BSc Hons, Building Surveying

Experience
Driver Trett   July 2013 - Present

Skills
Cost, Offshore, Subcontracting, Payments, Rail, Claims, Offshore Drilling, Cost Engineering, Refurbishment, Refurbishments, Cost Management, Construction, Project Bidding, FIDIC, Light Rail, Project Control, Budgets, Budgeting, Tenders, Civil Engineering, Water, Quantity Surveying, Cost Planning, Dispute Resolution, PFI, Contract Management, Tendering, Negotiation, Project Estimation, Value Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Road, Cost Control, Claim, Refurbishing, Commercial Management, Engineering, Forecasting, Construction Management, Surveying, Cost Reporting, Procurement, Contractors

Blair Houston LLB

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Head of Legal Services at Kinnell Holdings Limited
Insurance

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Scots Law

Experience
Kinnell Holdings Limited   January 2015 - Present
Warranty Services Ltd   September 2009 - January 2015

Skills
Personal Injury, Liability, Risk Management, Claims Management, Insurance Law, Professional Liability, General Insurance, Insurance, Claim, Financial Risk, Commercial Insurance, Litigation

Bridget McGuire

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Solicitor at Digby Brown Solicitors
Law Practice

Education
Glasgow graduate school of law

Strathclyde Law School

Experience
Digby Brown Solicitors   2012 - Present
Rollos Law LLP   2007 - 2012

Skills
Legal Advice, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Family Law

Cameron Shearer

Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Glasgow
Management Consulting

Education
The University of Glasgow   2011 — 2015
Master of Arts M.A. (Hons) Business & Management, 2:1

Strathclyde Law School   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Experience
Amazon   June 2015 - Present
Nomura   June 2014 - August 2014
Pollok Credit Union   May 2013 - September 2013
Arnold Clark   June 2012 - July 2012

Danielle Hayward

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Purchasing at Brodies LLP
Legal Services

Education
Strathclyde Law School
Bachelor's Degree, Law

Experience
Brodies LLP   July 2007 - Present

Skills
Analytical, Management, Numeracy, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Legal Advice, Land Use Law, Contract Negotiation, CIPS, Communication, Pricing, Organization, Networking, Planning

David Laverty

Danderhall, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Area Manager East of Scotland at Mears Care
Hospital & Health Care

Education
Lifetime Training   2015 — 2016
SVQ 4 in Leadership and Management

Strathclyde Law School   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Strathaven Academy   1989 — 1996

Experience
Mears Care   September 2015 - Present
Care UK   January 2015 - September 2015
REED   April 2010 - December 2014
Randstad Care   November 2006 - July 2010
Randstad Work Solutions   June 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Talent Management, Competency Based..., Headhunt, Coaching, Search, Sourcing, Recruiting, Resume Writing, New Business Development, Social Services, Account Management, Executive Search, Permanent Placement, RPO, Assessment Center, Temporary Staffing, Private Sector, Social Care, Interviews, Management, Screening, Performance Management, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Healthcare, Graduate Recruitment, Staffing Services, Talent Acquisition, Consulting, Leadership Development, Client Development, Recruitment Advertising, Business Networking, Training, Recruiters, Interviewing, Recruitment/Retention, Interview Preparation, Candidate Generation, Screening Resumes, International..., Technical Recruiting, Permanent Staffing, Public Sector, Recruitment Training, Contract Recruitment, Team Management, Charities, Benefits Negotiation, Internet Recruiting

David Sutherland

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lead Project Manager at Lend Lease
Construction

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2011 — 2014
Pg Dip Construction Law, Construction Law

Glasgow Caledonian University   1994 — 1998
Bsc Building Engineering & Management, Construction Management

Experience
Lend Lease   November 2014 - Present
Lend Lease   November 2013 - November 2014
Lend Lease   July 2011 - November 2013
Lend Lease   July 2009 - July 2011
Lend Lease   April 2008 - July 2009
Mace   February 2006 - March 2008
Mace   May 2002 - March 2006
Mace   February 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Coordinating Events, Contract Negotiation, Construction Law, Refurbishments, Project Planning, Construction Safety, Project Management, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Contractors, Construction, Design Management, Procurement, Cost Management, Project Delivery, Value Engineering, Contract Management, Health & Safety..., Continuous Improvement, Subcontracting

Dr. iur. Jan-Ulf Suchomel

Munich Area, Germany
Rechtsanwalt
Law Practice

Education
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Rechtswissenschaften

Strathclyde Law School

Universität Hannover

Experience
DLA Piper   August 2011 - Present
Hogan Lovells   January 2008 - August 2011
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei   January 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Arbitration, Real Estate Litigation, Post-M&A Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation

Hasina Haque

London, United Kingdom
Legal Consultant at A K Solicitors
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2006 — 2008
Masters of Philoshphy, Information Technology

Independent Custody Officer

Lecturer Paisley University   2005 — 2006

Tutor and Lecturer Strathclyde University   2001 — 2006

Lecturer, Multimedia University Malaysia   1998 — 2001

Multimedia University   1998 — 2001

International Islamic University Malaysia   1995 — 1996
Masters of Comparative Law, Commercial Law

Dhaka University   1994 — 1995
Master of Laws (LLM)

Research Staff   1994 — 1995

Dhaka University   1990 — 1994

Experience
A K Solicitors   October 2012 - Present
A K Solicitors   October 2009 - Present

Skills
Research, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Photoshop, Science, Python, Programming, C++, Modeling, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Simulations

Hazel Reeves

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Recent law graduate with extensive experience in the IT industry seeking to change career.
Higher Education

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2012 — 2014
Diploma in Legal Practice

Strathclyde Law School   2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bell College   1996 — 1997
PG Diploma Systems Analysis and Design

University of Strathclyde   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English / Psychology

Experience
University of Strathclyde   November 2007 - Present
SAIC Ltd   January 2005 - November 2007
BuildStore Limited   July 2004 - December 2005
VCX Software Ltd.   August 2002 - July 2004
Virgin Money   October 2000 - July 2002
Smart421   April 1999 - October 2000
Murgitroyd   January 1999 - April 1999
Guardian Royal Exchange   October 1997 - January 1999

Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Research, Sun Certified Java..., Change Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Software Development

Hilary Knecht

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Manager of Integrated Language Services
Translation and Localization

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2013 — 2015
Paralegal Qualification in Family Law, Distinction

Napier University   1986 — 1987
Postgraduate Diploma, European Marketing and Languages

Aberdeen University   1981 — 1986
Master of Arts (M.A.), French and Religious Studies

Experience
Integrated Language Services/Heriot-Watt University   May 2000 - Present
Berlitz UK Ltd   September 1997 - May 2000
Berlitz France   February 1991 - July 1997

Skills
Languages, Interpreting, Teaching, Communication, Commercialization, Multilingual, Intercultural..., Translation, Language Teaching, Marketing, Event Management, Organizational..., Proofreading, Localization

Hugh O'Hare

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Owner, CentralSoft Computer Systems
Information Technology and Services

Education
Strathclyde Law School
Bachelor’s Degree, Law

The Open University
Batchelor of Arts, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
University of Strathclyde Law Clinic   September 2014 - Present
CentralSoft Computer Systems   July 2000 - Present

Skills
Troubleshooting, DNS, Servers, Windows, Network Administration, Firewalls, Cloud Computing, Computer Hardware, Security, Software Installation, Linux, Switches, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, VPN, Wireless Networking, MySQL, Networking, Network Security, DHCP, Network Design, Computer Security, Virtualization, Windows Server, XP, System Administration, Hardware, Active Directory

Ismael Jiménez

Barcelona Area, Spain
BA Business Management & Administration (Hons) + LLB Honours, Law
International Trade and Development

Education
Glasgow Caledonian University   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law and Legal Studies

Strathclyde Law School   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law and Legal Studies

Strathclyde Business School   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business/Trade/Commerce

Universidad de Salamanca   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), International Law and Legal Studies

Universidad de Salamanca   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

John Kirkpatrick

Dumfries, United Kingdom
Payroll Accountancy Bookkeeping Entertainment Management
Accounting

Education
Strathclyde Law School
Professional Paralegal Qualification in Employment Law, Employment Law

Systems Financial Training   2010 — 2013
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), Accounting and Finance

Dumfries High School   2004 — 2008
Standard Grades

Experience
Carson & Trotter Chartered Accountants   April 2010 - Present
Carson & Trotter Chartered Accountants   September 2009 - Present
Kirkpatrick Consultancy   January 2010 - Present
Kirkpatrick Entertainment   April 2010 - Present

Skills
Music Industry, Recording, Payroll, Composition, Event Management, A&R, Festivals, Songs, Singing, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Music Production, Management, Payroll Management, Social Networking, Dance, Employment Law, Entertainment, Songwriting, Rock, Original Music, Music, Studio Recording

Jonathan Ruff

London, United Kingdom
Senior Consumer Affairs Manager at Ofcom
Telecommunications

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)

Hunter High School   1997 — 2003

Experience
Ofcom   May 2014 - Present
Ofcom   January 2012 - April 2014
Ofcom   September 2009 - September 2011

Skills
Program Management, Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Broadband, Telecommunications, Project Management, Strategy, Public Policy, Mobile Devices, Stakeholder Management, Policy Analysis, Public Sector

Kathryn Gibb

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Solicitor at NGL (Scotland) Ltd
Law Practice

Education
Glasgow Graduate School of Law   2008 — 2009
Diploma in Legal Practice

Strathclyde Law School   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Experience
NGL (Scotland) Ltd   May 2010 - Present
Citizens Advice Bureau   June 2009 - May 2010

Kenneth Fleming

London, United Kingdom
Head of Equity Capital Markets at Macquarie Capital London
Financial Services

Education
Lenzie Academy
High School

Strathclyde Law School
LLB (Hons)/ Diploma in Legal Practice, Law, 2:1 Honours degree

Experience
Macquarie Capital London   May 2014 - Present

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, English, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning

Kevin McDade

Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Trainee Solicitor at CMS Cameron McKenna
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2014 — 2015
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Strathclyde Law School   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law, 2:1 Honours

St Ambrose High School   2003 — 2009

Experience
CMS Cameron McKenna   July 2015 - Present
Beltrami & Co Solicitors   May 2014 - July 2014
North Lanarkshire Council   August 2013 - August 2013
WALLACE QUINN AND CO   July 2013 - August 2013
Dundas & Wilson   June 2013 - July 2013
Taylor & Kelly   July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Legal Issues, Research, Courts, PowerPoint, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Proofreading, Teamwork, Dispute Resolution, Report Writing, Legal Writing, Corporate Law

Kevin McMillan

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Quantity Surveyor at Taylor Wimpey
Real Estate

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2014 — 2016
LLM Construction Law, Law

Glasgow Caledonian University   2010 — 2014
Bsc Hons, Quantity Surveying

South Lanarkshire College   2008 — 2010
HNC Construction Process Management, Construction Management

Cardonald College   2006 — 2008
Advanced Carpentry and Joinery, Carpentry/Carpenter

Experience
Taylor Wimpey   August 2014 - Present
Taylor Wimpey   May 2013 - August 2014
Taylor Wimpey   May 2010 - May 2013
Soundtex Ltd   May 2008 - May 2010
Peter Walker Group   May 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Joinery, Material Take Off, Budget Reconciliation, CSCS, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Benchmarking, Carpentry, Tender Packages, Construction, Budget Monitoring, Steel Framing, Cost Reporting, Steel Structures, Quantity Take-offs, Competitive Analysis, Budget Estimating, Project Estimation, Procurement, Cost Control, BOQ, Cost Variance Analysis, Quantitative Risk

Kris Buchanan

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Criminal Solicitor at Scullion Law
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2009 — 2010
Diploma in Legal Practice

University of Strathclyde   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), 2:1

Experience
Nicholas J. Scullion & Co   2011 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Property Law, Negotiation, Advocacy

Lynne Scott

London, United Kingdom
Partner, Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP
Law Practice

Education
Balfron High School

Strathclyde Law School

Strathclyde Law School

Experience
Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP   June 2001 - Present

Skills
Legal Assistance, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Renewable Energy, Joint Ventures, Construction Law

Murray Buchanan

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel at Shell U.K. Limited
Legal Services

Education
Strathclyde Law School   1987 — 1988
Diploma in Legal Practice, Law

The University of Edinburgh   1984 — 1987
LLB (Honours: First Class), Law

The University of Edinburgh   1981 — 1984
Master of Arts (M.A.), Law

Experience
Shell U.K. Limited   February 2003 - Present
Zyda Brown   January 2001 - February 2003
Scottish Environment Protection Agency   June 1996 - January 2001
Paul Gebal & Co   December 1992 - June 1996
Ketchen & Stevens WS   July 1990 - December 1992
Hughes Dowdall   July 1988 - July 1990

Skills
Mergers, Employment Law, Due Diligence, Petroleum, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice, Energy, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Oil, Upstream, Energy Industry, Gas, Civil Litigation

Raymond Park

Paisley, United Kingdom
Licensing Standards Officer at Argyll and Bute Council
Civic & Social Organization

Education
Strathclyde Law School   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Police Studies

Experience
Argyll and Bute Council   October 2011 - Present
Police   September 2004 - October 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Engagement, Program Development, Change Management, Local Government, Public Sector, Community Development, Criminal Investigations, Policy, Fundraising, Government

Rebecca Hope

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Student at Strathclyde Law School
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

St Margaret's School, Edinburgh   1997 — 2010

Experience
Davidsons Solicitors   September 2013 - Present
Marks and Spencer   February 2013 - October 2013
JD Wetherspoon   February 2012 - February 2013

Skills
Reliability, Communication, Relationship Building, Study Skills, Time Management, Customer Service

Richard Arkless

Dumfries, United Kingdom
Businessman, Dual Qualified Lawyer and Campaigner for Scottish Independence.
Retail

Education
Glasgow Graduate School of Law   2006 — 2007
Diploma in Legal Practice

Strathclyde Law School   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Glasgow Caledonian University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours, Financial Services & Risk Management, 2:1

Stranraer Academy   1987 — 1994
8 Standard Grades and 5 Higher Grades

Experience
LED Warehouse Ltd   April 2013 - Present
ULL Solicitors   December 2009 - April 2013
Morton Fraser   September 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Business, Civil Litigation, Property Law, Joint Ventures, Finance, Litigation, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Dispute Resolution, Start-ups, Business Strategy

Rosemary Barr

Glasgow, United Kingdom
PA/Debt Recovery Paralegal at Brunton Miller
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2008 — 2009
Certificate of Performance in Debt Recovery

Strathclyde Law School   1998 — 1999
Certificate of Performance in Civil Court Work

Lourdes Secondary   1982 — 1987

Experience
Brunton Miller   September 2007 - Present

Sean Folan

Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Strathclyde Law School
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2015 — 2016
Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

Strathclyde Law School   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours, 2:1

Experience
The Co-operative Group   September 2015 - Present
Kennedys   July 2015 - July 2015
Cheshire East Council Legal Department   July 2015 - July 2015
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc   October 2012 - November 2014
Marks and Spencer   November 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Retail, Personal Injury, Courts, Customer Service, Time Management

Stephanie Barbour

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Trainee Paralegal
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB), European Law, 2.1

University of Strathclyde   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Psychology and Law, 2.2

Experience
Morton Fraser   August 2015 - Present
McVey and Murricane Solicitors   February 2015 - Present
WW&J McClure Solicitors   June 2014 - February 2015
TUI Group   July 2013 - September 2013
Bothwell Trading Bay   January 2013 - May 2013
Tesco Bank   February 2012 - January 2013
Countrywide Estate Agents   April 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Preparation of Wills, Residential &..., Private International..., Proactive Monitoring, Client Expectations..., Presentation Skills, Commercial Awareness, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Interpersonal..., European Law, Research, Sales, European Union, Training, CRM, Client Relationships..., Estate Planning, Management, Trusts, Microsoft Office, Client Relations, Public International Law, Negotiation, Customer Service, Legal Writing, Leadership

Stephanie Hawkins

Glasgow, United Kingdom
PhD Researcher in transboundary aquifer law and policy
Higher Education

Education
Strathclyde Law School
(PhD) Transboundary Aquifer Governance, Law and Policy, International Law and Legal Studies

University of East Anglia   2013 — 2014
(MSc) Water Security and International Development, Distinction

University of East Anglia   2009 — 2013
(LLB) Law with American Law, First Class Honours

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law   2011 — 2012
American Law (Year Abroad - Birmingham, Alabama USA)

Experience
University of Strathclyde   January 2015 - Present
‎Al-Haq Organisation مؤسسة الحق‎   September 2014 - December 2014
UEA Water Security Research Centre   November 2013 - January 2014

Skills
LexisNexis, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Research, Water Policy, Team Leadership, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Procedure Development, Database Auditing, Teamwork, Social Media, Water Law, Climate Change Policy, English, Editing, Climate Change, Negotiation, Westlaw, Quality Auditing, Procedure Creation

Stuart Burnett

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Student at Strathclyde Law School

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2013 — 2015

marion fergusson

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Senior planner at East Ayrshire Council
Government Administration

Education
Strathclyde Law School   1991 — 1997
BA Hons Planning, LL.M Construction Law, Planning, Law

Marr College   1980 — 1986
5 highers

Experience
East Ayrshire Council   April 2008 - Present
East Ayrshire Council   March 2014 - December 2014
glasgow city   April 1999 - April 2008

Skills
Land Use, GIS, Policy, Government, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Local Government, Economic Development, Transportation Planning, Land Use Planning, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Community Development, Zoning

theresa beattie

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Associate solicitor at Barton & Hendry Solicitors
Law Practice

Education
Strathclyde Law School   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Trinity high school

Experience
Barton & Hendry Solicitors   June 2007 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Property Law, Legal Assistance, Preparation of Wills, Private client solicitor, Guardianship, Legal Advice, Conveyancing, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney