Maira is a Trainee Solicitor in her third seat with the Family Team in the Norwich office.
She started her Training Contract in September 2024; completing her first seat in the Real Estate Finance Team based in Norwich. Maira’s role within the team involved managing an array of transactional matters in respect of secured lending where she represented both individual and company borrowers. Such transactions included the refinance or purchase of commercial, semi-commercial or Buy to Let properties.
Maira’s second seat was in the Real Estate Investment Team where she supported both investors and occupiers with a range of matters including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and the re-financing and asset management of large property portfolios.
Prior to joining Birketts, Maira graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Law. During her studies, Maira chose to expand her skillset within the hospitality sector. This experience gave her a strong background in customer service as well as other transferable skills that translate well into the legal world.
Maira is also undertaking the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law, with the aim of qualifying as a Solicitor in 2026.