Lily Grunwell
Community Care Law Solicitor
“I advise lay and professional clients on a range of Community Care Law matters at particularly difficult and stressful times in people’s lives. I love working at martin searle solicitors because of our friendly and supportive approach to clients as well as our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility”
Intro
I started working for martin searle solicitors in 2019 as a Team Assistant. I began studying towards my Legal Practice Course part time in 2020 whilst still working full time, and was promoted to Team Supervisor in 2021.
I began my solicitors’ training contract in September 2022 and joined the Employment Law team for my first placement. My final placement was in the Community Care Law team. I decided to qualify in this area of law as I feel strongly about helping people ensure that their loved ones are cared for with dignity and respect.
I advise on Planning and Paying for Care, eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, Care Commissioning, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity issues, Deputyship Applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
I volunteered to be our Environmental Champion because I feel strongly about climate change.
Qualifications
I graduated from the University of Brighton in 2018 with a degree in Politics. I completed the Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Sussex in 2019. I completed my Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law at the University of Law in 2022, achieving a distinction. I qualified as a solicitor in September 2024.
Other experience
I have carried out a large number of roles across the retail and hospitality sector. I have also been an intern with the Born Free Foundation, which gave me invaluable insight into the European Union and international law.
I also volunteered with the NHS Support Federation and witnessed the impact of budgetary and staff shortages on the NHS.
I have a life too
I love working in Brighton and enjoy eating out at a wide range of restaurants that serve amazing vegan food. I also attend diverse live music events. I swim every week and it is a bonus living within walking distance of the sea. I am passionate about animal welfare protection and stay up to date with politics and current events.
