T: 01865 268638 (DDI)
T: 01865 268638
E: rachel.mccarthy@roydswithyking.com
Rachel joined the Property Disputes team in March 2017 as a paralegal and is based in our Oxford office.
Rachel graduated with a degree in History from Durham University, before completing her Graduate Diploma in Law at Oxford Brookes University. Rachel joins Royds Withy King having previously worked as a paralegal in residential conveyancing.
As a member of the Property Disputes team, Rachel assists in a variety of property matters including landlord and tenant possession work, property-based professional negligence claims and issues relating to rights of way or covenants
In her free time, Rachel volunteers for St John’s Ambulance and enjoys spending time with friends.
As there are so many diverse opportunities and areas in law, you can find what you really enjoy and thrive on tackling the challenges in your work. At this early point in my career, I love the positive, collective, and encouraging environment where everyone is working hard to perform at their best.
Rachel McCarthy
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