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Isobel Netherwood

Trainee Solicitor

0161 836 8728 isobel.netherwood@brabners.com

Isobel is a Trainee Solicitor in our regulatory team.

She graduated from the University of Manchester with a BSc Economics degree in 2023 and went on to complete a Masters in Law and SQE with the University of Law in 2024/25.

She previously completed seats in our employment and housing litigation teams.

Isobel joined us in September 2025 and is based in our Manchester office.

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