Leah McDonald

Trainee Solicitor

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Leah is a Trainee Solicitor in the Care and Capacity team at Wollens, based in our South Devon office. She joined Wollens in May 2025 after completing her LLB in Scots and English law at Strathclyde University. She started as a Legal Assistant within the Care and Capacity team of the Private Client Department, quickly progressing to the role of Paralegal, and most recently starting her training to become a Solicitor. As a Trainee Solicitor Leah's work focuses on supporting the specialist lawyers in the Care and Capacity team and helping individuals and families navigate their way through sensitive and complex capacity issues. Capacity work is extremely rewarding and allows her to build strong relationships with clients. She also assists in setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney, an essential legal document in helping client’s plan for the future and ensure that their wishes and feelings are clearly expressed. Outside of work, Leah enjoys catching up with friends and family, long walks with her dog and searching for the best matcha in Torquay!

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Torquay, Devon
  • Licensed for 1 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Leah is a Trainee Solicitor in the Care and Capacity team at Wollens, based in our South Devon office. She joined Wollens in May 2025 after completing her LLB in Scots and English law at Strathclyde University. She started as a Legal Assistant within the Care and Capacity team of the Private Client Department, quickly progressing to the role of Paralegal, and most recently starting her training to become a Solicitor. As a Trainee Solicitor Leah's work focuses on supporting the specialist lawyers in the Care and Capacity team and helping individuals and families navigate their way through sensitive and complex capacity issues. Capacity work is extremely rewarding and allows her to build strong relationships with clients. She also assists in setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney, an essential legal document in helping client’s plan for the future and ensure that their wishes and feelings are clearly expressed. Outside of work, Leah enjoys catching up with friends and family, long walks with her dog and searching for the best matcha in Torquay!

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Torquay, Devon
  • Licensed for 1 years

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  • Wollens

    Paralegal

    May 2025 - August 2026 1 year and 3 months

  • Wollens

    Trainee Solicitor

    August 2026 - Present 1 month

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Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

At Harbourside, 67 The Terrace, Torquay, South Devon, TQ1 1DP

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I went to a legal workshop to talk about 'Power of Attorney, Lasting' with Edward Lee from Wollens. His explanation was straightforward and it therefore encouraged my husband and I to ask Wollens to prepare the Lasting Power of Attorneys and take the legal headaches away from us and making sure we had those done as soon as possible.

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Thank you for providing this feedback - we are pleased to hear you found Edward's workshop beneficial and that the team were able to assist you both with this matter. Kind Regards, Wollens

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