Rachael Rook
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Prior to joining the Bar Rachael had worked for three years at a large solicitor’s firms specialising in Asylum and Immigration Law with a particular emphasis on cases involving complex medical issues including HIV/AIDS. She worked for Legal Practice Clerks in London after completing the Bar final exams and gained significant experience in mortgage possession, insolvency and small claims. Rachael now specialises in all aspects of Criminal Law, Civil, Family and Immigration.
Degree
2005 - 2006 Inns of Court School of Law, London
Bar Vocational Course: Outstanding
2003 - 2005 Nottingham Trent University
Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning): Commendation
1997 - 2001 University of Sheffield
BA (Dual Hons) French & Hispanic Studies: 2:1
Interests
Travelling, skiing and mountain biking.
Professional Associations
Personal Injury Bar Association
Immigration Law Practitioners Association
Areas of Expertise:
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 273 8951
Personal Injury
Rachael has experience in a range of areas, particularly personal injury, contract, credit hire and mortgage possession. She has appeared for both Claimants and Defendants in small claims and fast track trials and is available to advise and settle pleadings.
Public/Administrative Law
Rachael has significant experience in all aspects of Immigration and Asylum law having worked as a practitioner in the field for three years prior to joining the Bar. She gained her level 1 accreditation under the Immigration Accreditation Scheme and has particular experience in asylum claims and human rights cases with complex medical issues.