Robyn CanningTrainee Solicitor, Thorntons Law LLP
Scotland Steering Committee
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Robyn is a Trainee Solicitor at Thorntons Law LLP, based in Edinburgh. She studied the LLB and DPLP at the University of Aberdeen, where she attained first class honours. During her time in Aberdeen, she was the Deputy Director of the award-winning student founded, led and operated Aberdeen Law Project, a pro bono organisation that works to support communities in north east Scotland. Following this, she was a Co-Founder and Student Director of the Tayside and Perthshire Law Project (“TayPer”) which aims to bridge the justice gap and allow access to the legal profession. Robyn currently sits on TayPer’s Advisory Board. |
Guilherme CarvalhoFuture Trainee Solicitor, DLA Piper
E&W Steering Committee
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Guilherme completed his LLB at the University of Aberdeen and his DPLP at the University of Glasgow. Guilherme is interested in commercial law and will be starting his training contract with an international law firm in 2023. Guilherme was part of the award-winning Aberdeen Law Project (‘ALP’) whilst studying for his LLB and was responsible for leading the employment and consumer arms of its representation team in his final year. He received the University of Aberdeen School of Law Excellence in Advocacy Award for his long-term commitment to ALP’s representation team since 2018. |
Tim ChelmickBarrister, 4 New Square Chambers
E&W Steering Committee
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Tim is a commercial barrister whose practice has a particular emphasis on international arbitration, construction, and professional liability. After completing his degree in Chemistry at the University of Oxford, Tim worked as a software developer in the technology department of Goldman Sachs for 2 years, during which time he lived and worked in London, New York and Hong Kong. He therefore has a strong scientific background and experience living and working in multiple countries. |