{"id":104,"date":"2026-06-02T22:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:31:23","slug":"our-people","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/?page_id=104","title":{"rendered":"Our People"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-208 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-wal_-172619-2156618639-36310216-713x1024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 90%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 90%\" 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He has over 10 years\u2019 experience handling a broad range of disputes, from boundary matters to complex shareholder derivative claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d39fc63e8e5bac328097dc1081422742 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Nick\u2019s sharp legal insight and assured approach led to him becoming a partner at the age of 26 at his previous firm. He has successfully acted in nationally reported litigation and is known for his clear thinking, tenacity and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1ffe6f36fc08f4acc3b88956f6fd1ff wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Outside of work, Nick remains closely involved in motor racing and also enjoys spending time on the golf course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-accent-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--3\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-82e2780e wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a694d5bec6a4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a694d5bec6a4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73\" style=\"width:285px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bio-images-Ricki-Bansoodeb.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a86ab30ab3239986e2cd3dec8c650e69\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\">Ricki Bansoodeb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-713bb3204d4f79ac0c172d474f22a4f6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Ricki Bansoodeb\u2019s commitment to hard work took shape early. Growing up watching his father build a business through grit and long hours taught him what it really takes to get the job done \u2014 and that mindset still drives him today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-561a06f62ecb21a1dee07bc618de6f2b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">That dedication was recognised early in his legal career. Upon completing his training contract and qualifying as a solicitor, Ricki was made a partner at the firm where he trained, becoming a partner at the age of 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c2d389c5e2a53c515cf2e145d75eb6d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Over the course of his career he has built experience across residential and commercial property, civil and commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and family law. He now focuses primarily on residential and commercial property matters, including site acquisitions and development finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8ec5a07c11d628955bde793ddf9f4afe wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Clients value Ricki\u2019s approachable style and his ability to make complex issues understandable. His reputation for pragmatism and his can-do attitude has led to a diverse client base, including individuals and internationally recognised figures who have chosen him over larger firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-604344ae08b162837e00d6d4e46376e9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);\">Outside of work, Ricki enjoys golf (but like most golfers also hates it), cooking and playing football. Having played at university level, he still tries to get himself out on the pitch as often as possible (legs permitting).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide qna-banner-desktop has-accent-4-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom qna-icon-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized qna-left-icon\" style=\"margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/nrb.ygcreative.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/QA-Left.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-219\" style=\"width:180px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center qna-title is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb619839293630e0d81120461b3ca96c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(36.954px, 2.31rem + ((1vw - 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It was when I chose to study Law at A-Level, however, that I realised it was something I genuinely wanted to pursue. I have always had an analytical mind, and I was immediately drawn to the way legal principles could be applied to real-world problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d5d1a11b4dbb7c430c9432fa3a850d6b wp-block-paragraph\">From that first class, I knew that law was the right career for me. The combination of analysis, strategy and problem-solving appealed to me, and I have never seriously considered doing anything else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-b25de4f9a359ca15da0b35f78cc74e9a\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What do you enjoy most about working with clients?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-94d52c263de1d6879d6e217384ad8d83 wp-block-paragraph\">For me, it&#8217;s the relationships. I enjoy getting to know my clients, understanding what really matters to them and helping them through what is often a difficult or uncertain time. Whether it&#8217;s a personal dispute or a complex commercial matter, I like working alongside clients to find practical solutions and give them the confidence that someone is firmly in their corner. Seeing the relief that comes from achieving a positive outcome, and knowing I&#8217;ve made a genuine difference, is the most rewarding part of the job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-29de3913f6c10b1f45fbf6d4f92a4bb5\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What has been your most rewarding moment of your career so far<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-03dfca8724649423533067e320d40bff wp-block-paragraph\">As is the case with litigation matters, the most rewarding part of my job is always a positive conclusion to a matter and, whilst they are incredibly gratifying, the most rewarding cases are working with clients on business acquisitions and working with them to fulfil their dreams in owning and operating their own businesses. Invariably we work with them going forward as well and it is so rewarding to come in and assist at inception and watch that company grow with our clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-39a5ac722eae09735351249779070cf7\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What makes a good lawyer stand out<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-43ef325d549396d7744ea083aad358be wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial understanding. There are a number of lawyers who know the law and how to apply the law but there are very few who really have an understanding of what the client\u2019s want and need beyond what the law says. A lot of the time, a rigid application of the law is not what the client needs so an ability to really assist the client with what they need rather than just applying the law to their problem is what makes a good lawyer stand out and that is what I would pride myself on as a solicitor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-57e6af1afac264aec4f9e01d83779248\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What do you think sets your firm apart from others<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dab4a16cc2d5b0f855767ddf1654c77a wp-block-paragraph\">What really sets the firm apart is the way we treat people. We genuinely take the time to understand our clients, what they&#8217;re going through and what they want to achieve, rather than seeing them as just another case. <br><br>There&#8217;s no hierarchy when it comes to the level of service we provide \u2013 everyone deserves clear advice, honest communication and someone they can rely on. For me, that&#8217;s what good legal advice is all about. It&#8217;s not just solving the legal problem; it&#8217;s being someone clients trust to guide them through what can often be a difficult time. <br><br>We build long-term relationships because clients know we&#8217;ll be straightforward with them, keep them informed and always have their best interests at heart. That personal approach is something I&#8217;m proud to be part of, and it&#8217;s what makes the firm different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-b356280d882a26a6eef6903894fa3911\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>You have competed at the highest level in stock car racing. What lessons from motorsport have helped shape your approach as a lawyer<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b862ccba2d5398668e9b20adcd2bd6d4 wp-block-paragraph\">Racing has reinforced that winning is usually the product of meticulous preparation rather than last-minute brilliance. Every decision has consequences, and under pressure you have to analyse the situation quickly, remain composed and commit to the right course of action. Those same principles underpin my approach to litigation: understand the detail, prepare thoroughly, think strategically and never lose sight of the client&#8217;s objective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-10&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-97b829db31aaebdf7875744be439675a\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-10-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-10\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Racing often involves making split second decisions under pressure. How has that&nbsp; influenced the way you handle litigation and disputes<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-10\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-10-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4715d7572abc73fea56db83ef5bdfbf1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);\">From the outside, racing looks like it&#8217;s all about split-second decisions, but the reality is that those decisions are only possible because of the preparation behind them. The same is true in litigation. If you know the facts, understand the law and have thought through the possible scenarios, you can make confident decisions when the pressure is on. Racing has taught me to stay calm, process information quickly and adapt when circumstances change without losing sight of the overall strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-11&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44bd88faca42e5957f9419ab18a31e0c\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-11-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-11\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>If you weren\u2019t a lawyer, do you think you\u2019d still find yourself in a competitive environment<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-11\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-11-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-473d2044610873b67a03cb27529fc4b5 wp-block-paragraph\">Without a doubt. I enjoy being challenged and testing myself, whether that&#8217;s in motor racing, on the golf course or professionally. Competition isn&#8217;t really about beating other people\u2014it&#8217;s about continually raising your own standards and seeing how good you can become.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-12&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-975317d66014d503a7cca6eddd3936c2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-12\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What\u2019s your ideal way to spend a day away from the office and the racetrack<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-12\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7853c3323d48f46207eef996a8a34b03 wp-block-paragraph\">With such a demanding environment both professionally and at the racetrack, an ideal day away from both is a day with my growing family, a nice lunch and a walk along a river somewhere to decompress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-13&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-3f53a4ccdda82d795e22ca5cf736805d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-13-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-13\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Whats more nerve racking \u2013 standing on the start line of a championship race or waiting for a judgement to be handed down<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-13\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-13-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e933b3ce9570b1dbb4fba3bcd30e1532 wp-block-paragraph\">For me, it&#8217;s waiting for a judgment. By that stage you&#8217;ve invested months, sometimes years, into a case and you know how much the outcome matters to your client. The nerves come from wanting the best result for them. At least on the start line of a race, you still have the chance to make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.665), 42px);\">Ricki<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-14&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-5813962789f65f3d60e2ef13f92ec081\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-14-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-14\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What inspired you to a career in law<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-14\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-14-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6a7a597a34103b89c7a819760a33e09c wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, it was when I had to dispute a wrongly issued parking ticket. I realised that when I believe in something, I am able to advocate passionately and persuasively for something which I believe is right. This started a journey into law and the more I delved into it, the more I realised I possess a natural ability to formulate arguments and interpret legislation in a way that\u2019s both efficient and pragmatic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-15&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-b25de4f9a359ca15da0b35f78cc74e9a\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-15-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-15\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What do you enjoy most about working with clients?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-15\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-15-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1fd8745e02a4333e60b3f288891155b9 wp-block-paragraph\">Each client is different and will always have different outcomes. I enjoy adapting my approach to better understand each of my client\u2019s needs allowing me to represent them as effectively as possible. It has helped me to develop a wide range of empathetic skills but also, to build relationships and trust. I\u2019ve always believed that trust is not given, its earned so gaining a client\u2019s trust is paramount to me.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-16&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-29de3913f6c10b1f45fbf6d4f92a4bb5\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-16-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-16\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What has been your most rewarding moment of your career so far<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-16\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-16-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-115563f9acd779dda6faea4ce478aafb wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t think I can boil it all down to a \u201cmoment\u201d. There has been a series of successes in my career both personally and professionally but if limiting it to cases, there are two moments that really stand out. One was helping a client overcome an absolute prohibition on alterations in her lease, so that she could build into a loft space to home her elderly mother. It involved both approaching the case pragmatically but also, recognising even when dealing with huge corporations, you\u2019re also dealing with the humans that make that corporation. Breaking the news to my client that she wouldn\u2019t have to move and her mother could live with her was one of the best phone calls I\u2019ve been lucky enough to make in my 15-year career to date.&nbsp;<br><br>The second was helping a father obtain joint residence for his child who he\u2019d been prohibited from seeing due to false allegations made by the child\u2019s mother. An honest, hardworking man who felt disheartened by the process and had reached the point where he wanted to give up. But helping him to stay the course and receive a positive outcome was something that brought me so much joy and happiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-17&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-39a5ac722eae09735351249779070cf7\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-17-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-17\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What makes a good lawyer stand out<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-17\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-17-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4c69f86a5cb5eae8d652375b2a1ae307 wp-block-paragraph\">I think empathy is key. People often think of lawyers as soulless automatons and it\u2019s quite possible that the way the industry operated warranted that opinion. However, when you recognise that a client is a person just like you with goals and aspirations, it allows you to mould yourself to their needs and find the best possible outcomes in the most efficient manner. Empathy inevitably leads to approachability and when you can gain a client\u2019s trust, I think it\u2019s something that they\u2019ll remember. Of course, an ability to understand the law and articulate arguments on behalf of a client is key so the combination of both really makes a lawyer unique.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-18&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-57e6af1afac264aec4f9e01d83779248\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-18-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-18\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What do you think sets your firm apart from others<\/strong>?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-18\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-18-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-84e5fb386e1661bf6fec7b5015e56ef8 wp-block-paragraph\">I think it\u2019s the way we make ourselves approachable. We like to build relationships with clients and view our instructions as more of a partnership rather than a client-solicitor relationship. That plus our pragmatic approach to find cost effective solutions to clients\u2019 needs sets us apart from the crowd. We do things differently to most law firms and I think that\u2019s why our biggest source of work is repeat business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-19&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-09d65555fce3414fb7c1a11905197198\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-19-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-19\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>You have spoken about the influence your father&#8217;s work ethic had on you. What is the most valuable lesson he taught you?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-19\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-19-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5a2fc430b6d55b860465b15ade2f072e wp-block-paragraph\">I feel like my mum needs a shout out too as she was a major influence on me. She was a senior nurse at a nursing home and also incredibly hard working. Her shifts meant on day\u2019s she would be awake at 4am to get to work. She did, unlike my father, have the luxury of coming home in the afternoon but she would never just go to sleep as she had 4 tenacious boys she\u2019d have to look after too. So her hard work was instrumental in me developing my own work ethic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-243e067e86c63b209de8f063be58d61e wp-block-paragraph\">My father never worked fixed hours, such is the plight of a business owner. But again, despite often leaving the house at 8am and returning at 8pm, he always found time to still be a father. Both of their attitude taught me that to get what you want in life, you have to work equally as hard as your desire to achieve your aspirations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-20&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-87e04d7f64314f12404d432c8b2c36f1\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-20-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-20\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>You have worked across several areas of law before focusing primarily on property. How has that broader experience benefited your clients?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-20\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-20-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-548557d5ad84ae6fa65a022725e1b4be wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);\">I think working in various areas of law has helped me understand that no area of law exists in isolation. All the various disciplines overlap with one another. For example, knowing the relationship between the conveyancing protocol and the civil procedure rules allows me to assess risk on a commercial and pragmatic level. Often, people who have only worked in conveyancing tend to get hung up on little details which can often stagnate a transaction. My belief with property and conveyancing is that time is the greatest killer of all deals so understanding the various different disciplines I\u2019ve practiced in helps me to ensure cases are resolved efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-21&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1e1477f356a0f6d1b994beb23d63b19a\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-21-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-21\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Having played football at university level, what similarities do you see between team sports and running a successful law firm?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-21\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-21-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e352776062d34f604b1b309820c9303c wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the relationship with your team. When everyone sings from the same hymn sheet and works together collaboratively rather than in competition with one another, great things can be achieved. It\u2019s the same with football. <br><br>Quite often, it is the team with the greatest unity and shared work ethic that succeeds, rather than a team built purely on individual talent. Gareth Southgate understood that during his time with England, creating a culture where players worked for one another. In business, and in football, strong teams almost always outperform talented individuals working in isolation. <br><br>At the time of writing this, Thomas Tuchel looks like he\u2019s combined Southgate\u2019s principles with exciting football so hopefully its coming back home!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-22&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-lato-font-family wp-elements-80edd7b9999e73ca22ec53675a780c77\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-22-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-22\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Golfers are famous for having a love-hate relationship with the game. 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