We are delighted to welcome three new graduate trainee solicitors to the firm – Anna Goodwin, Thomas Goodenough and Gemma Blatchly.
Anna studied law at the University of Bristol. She then successfully completed the Legal Practice Course and a Masters in Law at BPP University.
Anna is starting her training contract in our Bexhill Private Client Team.
Thomas joined the firm a few months ago, gaining legal experience in a paralegal role. His first seat will be in the firm’s Private Client Team in Hastings.
Gemma is no stranger to the firm, having joined in 2022: firstly in support roles across several departments and latterly as a paralegal. Gemma begins her first seat in our Commercial Property Team.
We are also thrilled to confirm that Christie McKeown has become the latest of our trainees to qualify as a solicitor. Christie has been with Gaby Hardwicke for over three years, starting as a paralegal and moving on to participate in the firm’s training programme and gaining experience across our various practice areas. Having worked closely throughout her training contract with the corporate and commercial team, Christie will now take up a post with them permanently as an Associate Solicitor.
Managing Partner Jeremy Laws said “I am thrilled to welcome our new trainees to the firm and excited to watch their development from students to able solicitors. I am also delighted for Christie on her qualification, and to see that her that all her hard work and commitment have paid off. Christie was a model trainee and she will be a first rate solicitor and valued member of the team.”
Gaby Hardwicke takes pride in its legacy of nurturing legal talent, with many of the firm’s current partners and solicitors starting their careers as a trainee solicitor.
We are now inviting applications for training contracts commencing in September 2026. For more information click here.
Pictured (left to right) Christiana McKeown, Anna Goodwin, Thomas Goodenough and Gemma Blatchly.
