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Meryam Shuffaq is a dedicated professional with experience in law and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Trainee Solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors since June 2023, Meryam previously worked as a Legal Assistant at Quinn Martin & Langan Solicitors, assisting with asylum, immigration, criminal, and family law cases. Meryam also held the position of Legal Intern at Jackson Boyd LLP, contributing to cases involving road traffic personal injury and civil litigation. In addition to legal roles, Meryam is the owner of an ethical and sustainable candle-making business, Marisol, launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. Meryam's background in customer service is highlighted by a role at Sainsbury's, where recognition was received for excellent service. Meryam has a strong academic foundation, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and an LLB in English and Scots Law from the University of Strathclyde, complemented by a BA in Politics and International Relations.
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Thompsons Solicitors Scotland have grown from a two Partner, three support staff firm in 1979 to one of the largest specialist personal injury practices in Scotland with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Galashiels and Peebles. Thompsons expertise, quality of service and commitment to staff development has been recognised through the firm winning various high profile awards in recent years. Thompsons have won the undernoted awards: Employment Firm of the Year 2015 Litigation Firm of the Year 2014 Legal Personality of the Year (Patrick McGuire) 2014 Law Firm of the Year 2013 Employment Firm of the Year 2013 Solicitor of the Year 2013 Litigation Firm of the Year 2012 Specialist Lawyer of the Year (Laura Blane) 2012 Employment Firm of the Year Highly Commended Law Firm of the Year 2011 Solicitor of the Year (Frank Maguire) 2010 Law Firm of the Year 2009