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Joe Young

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Work Department

Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Regulatory Compliance and Investigations

Position

Joe trained at Pinsent Masons. In 2014, he then qualified into their Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration team. Joe advised on a mixture of high value and international disputes. Joe focused on commercial and corporate disputes, as well as Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery. Joe also specialised in Pensions and Investments Litigation and worked closely with Pinsent Masons’ Pensions Litigation Team. Joe was a member of the Association of Pensions Lawyers.

Career

2023 – Present: Legal Director, Astraea Group Limited, London

2012-2023: Pinsent Masons LLP, London

Languages

English, Spanish (advanced)

Education

College of Law, Moorgate, London, Sept 2010 to June 2011 – LPC – Distinction

City University, London, Sept 2008 to June 2009 – GDL – Commendation

University of Manchester, Sept 2002 to June 2005 – B.A. (Econ) (Honours) Economics, Government and Political Theory – 1st Class

Personal

ESG/Shared Parental Leave: writer of leading blog on Shared Parental Leave – which covered lifestyle and policy perspectives (www.dadonspl.co.uk).

Leisure

Music: guitar and bass in various bands music projects (including “Law Rocks” type bands)

Sport: running,  rugby and snowboarding / skiing