Maria McAreavey

Associate

Leeds

About me

I’m an employment lawyer who helps employers navigate commercial matters.

I support employers of all sizes and in the past, I’ve worked with household names across the retail and technology sectors.

I take a strategic approach, I get to know my clients, building strong relationships so together we can work out what they want to achieve and how best to get there. I’m very much a people person and I enjoy collaborating with my clients to craft creative solutions which the best meets their needs.

Giving back is something I also enjoy. I’ve been involved in a wide range of community work, including fundraising for various Leeds-based charities such as Martin House and Hyde Park Source.

My experience

  • Completed training contract in August 2025, with seats in Commercial Disputes, Pensions, Tax and Construction and Engineering.
  • Worked as an employment paralegal for two years.
  • Completed LPC LLM at the University of Law in Bloomsbury, London, achieving a distinction.

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