Joanne Reed - Paralegal

Joanne is a Paralegal in our French Legal Services team and is based at our Bury St Edmunds office.

Joanne has extensive experience working on cross-border matters throughout her professional career in both the UK and overseas. With a background in private practice in London and in-house legal work in Seoul, South Korea, she brings a global perspective, commercial awareness, and a calm client-focused approach to complex legal matters.

Having recently returned to the UK after several years abroad, Joanne now supports clients navigating cross-border legal issues with clarity, cultural understanding, and attention to detail.

Outside of work, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family, raising chickens, growing vegetables, and writing stories inspired by human nature, adventure, and the hidden details of everyday life.

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