Tom Skinner

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Experience and Background

Tom joined the commercial property team in April 2017. He acts for developers, commercial property lenders, property investors and landowners. He also has experience dealing with a wide range of property acquisitions, disposals and refinancing.

2017 - Present: Howes Percival LLP, Solicitor
2015 - 2016: Priority Law Limited, Trainee Solicitor
2013 - 2015: Legal Practice Course, University of Law Manchester
2011 - 2013: Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law Manchester
2008 - 2011: BA Philosophy (Hons), University of Manchester (2:1)

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