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Lee Speakman

Lee Speakman

Exchange Chambers, North West

Work Department

Family; Personal Injury; Clinical Negligence; Inquests

Position

Lee is a very experienced advocate with an unusual mixed practice encompassing both family finance and personal injury/clinical negligence work. Both of those areas require a rigorous approach to analysis of documents; an understanding and sympathetic approach to the needs of the lay client; and a forensic ability to advance or to defend financial claims. He is particularly good in matrimonial cases which involve physical or mental disability and in civil cases where there are unusual or strained family dynamics.

Career

Called 2009

Memberships

  • Northern Circuit
  • Personal Injury Bar Association

Education

  • BA(Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics, Grey College, University of Durham (2:1, 2006)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School (Commendation, 2008)
  • Bar Vocational Course, Manchester Metropolitan University (Outstanding, 2009)
  • Sir Jules Thorne scholarship, Middle Temple (2008)
  • Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple (2009)
  • Finalist in the Middle Temple Rosamund Smith Mooting Competition (2009)
  • Winner of the National Bar Schools Mock Trial Competition (2009)

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading junior2
Lee is very approachable, always prepared, and has an excellent manner with the clients. He has a broad breadth of knowledge and a good tactical approach. He is supportive and great to have on the team - on hand to answer calls or communications in any hour of need. Lee does not shy away from fighting the client's corner when on his feet, or in negotiation. But balances this with a conciliatory approach when one is needed. There has always been positive feedback about the client's experience following a hearing.
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