Paula Atienza

Paula Atienza is an experienced solicitor specializing in international claims at Leigh Day since May 2014, previously serving as a litigation paralegal in the same area. Atienza is a member of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid since 2013 and has held various paralegal positions, including at Ashurst and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, focusing on document review, as well as at Gherson Solicitors in complex litigation related to immigration, asylum, and human rights. Additional experience includes serving as a research assistant at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and an intern at the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. Atienza holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Laws (LLM) from UCL, a postgraduate degree in Spanish Law, a Legal Practice Course (LPC) from The University of Law, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from London Metropolitan University. Education was preceded by attendance at the American International School of Bucharest.