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Tommy Yapp

Trainee Solicitor

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About

Tommy attended the University of Southampton from 2016-2019, studying an undergraduate degree in Philosophy. In 2020, he gained experience in international development and public-private partnerships at a legal institute in California.

From 2020-2021, he completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Law at BPP University. During this time, he volunteered at Streetlaw, a pro bono project which delivers legal education to the public. Whilst volunteering here, Tommy delivered a workshop to students and was part of the immigration research team. The project was awarded Runners Up for ‘Best Contribution by a Team of Students’ at the LawWorks & Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2021.

Tommy completed his MSc LPC in Law, Business and Management at The University of Law from 2022-2023, before joining the firm as a trainee in our Bristol office in August 2023.

He has held seats in Projects, Competition and Dispute Resolution. He is currently based in our Employment team.

Experience

  • Drafting: Drafting a range of contentious and non-contentious employment documents, such as grounds of resistance and employment contracts.
  • Inquiries: Reviewing and preparing bundles for a high-profile public inquiry.
  • NSIA: Advising on the National Security & Investment Act, including filing notifications to the Cabinet Office.
  • Merger control: Advising on merger control, including multi-jurisdictional merger control filing.
  • Legal documentation: Reviewing and drafting rolling stock agreements, including leases and maintenance agreements.

Credentials

  • MSc LPC in Law, Business and Management – Distinction
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Merit
  • BA Philosophy – First Class Honours (joint Best Finalist Philosophy Student, 2018/19)

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