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Claire Bamber

Paralegal

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Claire began her career in the legal sector as a secretary when she was in her early 20’s and now has over 16 years legal experience.  She began her career working in DWF as a legal secretary in the personal injury and fraud departments.  Claire joined Harrison Drury in December 2015 in the Private Client department where she has gained considerable knowledge and experience in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate matters.

Claire has completed various qualifications including Fellow of The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs and more recently gaining her Paralegal qualification in 2018 in the CLT Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Wills, Probate and Administration with a distinction.

Outside of work you can find me…

Claire enjoys spending time with her young family and most of her free time is spent making memorable memories with her children and husband.  She enjoys travelling as much as possible to experience different cultures and countries.  When she has a spare moment to herself she enjoys a good gym session followed by a relaxing pamper.

Harrison Drury is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, two leading independent guides to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors.

These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Clare Fleming

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428536

David Jefferies

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746020
m: 07823 324519

Jan Wright

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01539 751268
m: 07795 312328

Charlotte Cooper

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374738
m: 07425 111840

Victoria Hill

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01200 401121
m: 07896 836509

James Patterson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 579446
m: 07551 444971

Holly Radcliffe

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952720
m: 07551 445 034

Scarlett Richardson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428541
m: 07786 185 894

Donna Matthews

Chartered Legal Executive Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 489824
m: 07879 626457

Rachael McDonagh

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01995 508365
m: 07435 552728

Rebecca Mitchell-Smith

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952718
m: 07789 267038

Sereena Clark

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746257

Alexandra Brown

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374751

Shannon Martin

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 742360

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