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Tamia Varghese

Guildford,Surrey

Summary

Newly Qualified Corporate Solicitor with experience advising on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, shareholder matters and corporate governance. Experienced in supporting and managing transactions from initial instruction through legal due diligence, drafting, disclosure and completion. Trusted to work directly with clients, overseas counsel and multidisciplinary advisers on complex transactions, delivering commercially focused advice in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Corporate Solicitor

Moore Barlow LLP
2026.03 - Current
  • Advice clients on mergers and acquisitions, investments, corporate restructurings, shareholder matters and corporate governance.
  • Manage corporate transactions from instruction through completion, coordinating legal due diligence, disclosure exercises and post-completion processes.
  • Draft and negotiate a broad range of transaction documentation including Share Purchase Agreements, disclosure letters, board minutes and ancillary corporate documents.
  • Lead and support legal due diligence exercises, identifying legal and commercial risks and preparing concise, commercially focused due diligence reports.
  • Act as a principal point of contact for clients, accountants, tax advisers, lenders, overseas counsel and opposing solicitors throughout live transactions.
  • Worked on the sale of Matrix Business Group Limited to Onecom Limited, a private equity-backed buyer.
  • Assisted on a cross-border transaction involving UK, US and Greek stakeholders, coordinating multiple workstreams across different jurisdictions.
  • Advice clients on post-completion matters, corporate governance requirements and ongoing Companies Act compliance.

Trainee Solicitor

Moore Barlow LLP
2024.09 - 2026.02

Corporate (September 2025 - February 2026)

  • Assisted on mergers and acquisitions, investments, shareholder matters and corporate restructurings.
  • Drafted and negotiated transaction documentation including Share Purchase Agreements, disclosure letters, board minutes, shareholder resolutions and ancillary corporate documentation.
  • Conducted legal due diligence exercises, participated in disclosure processes and prepared commercially focused due diligence reports.
  • Worked closely with partners and senior associates on multiple concurrent transactions from instruction through completion.

Major Trauma (March 2025 - September 2025)

  • Managed a caseload of high-value and complex personal injury claims.
  • Drafted statements of case, witness evidence and applications in complex litigation.
  • Successfully appeared before the High Court in London to obtain judicial approval of a settlement on behalf of a client.

Land Development (September 2024 - March 2025)

  • Reviewed title documentation and property due diligence for development transactions.
  • Drafted and negotiated property documentation supporting commercial development projects.
  • Reported on title issues affecting development sites and advised on associated legal risks.

Paralegal

Moore Barlow LLP
2022.09 - 2024.09
  • Managed high-volume caseload of hundreds of repossessions matters for major lenders and mortgage providers, handling cases independently from start to finish.
  • Drafted applications, correspondence, and court documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with evolving procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new colleagues, taking a hands-on approach to support their development and integration into the team.
  • Stepped in as an advocate in a last-minute telephone application hearing made by the Defendant, representing the client, a lender, when there was no time to instruct external counsel.

Volunteer Caseworker

Islamophobia Response Unit
2021.05 - 2024.08
  • Managed a caseload of individuals reporting incidents of anti-Muslim discrimination and hate crime, providing practical support and signposting to appropriate legal and community services.
  • Conducted client interviews, gathered evidence and prepared clear, accurate case summaries and correspondence.
  • Liaised with clients and external organisations in a professional and empathetic manner, often dealing with sensitive and complex circumstances.
  • Developed strong client communication, investigation and case management skills while working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced voluntary setting.

NCDV Helpline Advisor

National Centre for Domestic Violence
2021.07 - 2022.08
  • Completed and submitted the initial assessments and other required documentation.
  • Held high regard for clients' privacy and dignity while performing sensitive duties.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and sensitivity towards clients' needs, whilst building a foundation of trust and understanding with them.
  • Collaborated with social services, referral sources, and other professionals, including the police and caseworkers to meet the clients' needs.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines of the Family Law Act.

Intern

Womble Bond Dickinson
2019.07 - 2019.07
  • Gained vast knowledge of regulations and policies associated with the corporate finance sector.
  • Shadowed lawyers to understand workloads, case management and network development.
  • Analysed and proofread legal documents to eliminate errors.
  • Assisted solicitors by conducting crucial research on Companies House.

Education

LLB -

University of Surrey
Guildford
09/2019 - 07/2022

LPC LLM -

University of Law
Guildford
10/2022 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Law, English & Psychology

Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form
09/2017 - 07/2019

GCSEs - 13 including English, Further Mathematics

Oaklands Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017

Skills

  • Transaction Document Drafting and Negotiation Support
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Calm under pressure
  • Caseload and Project Management
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Time Management & Prioritisation

Affiliations

  • Keen interest in boxing and running

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Corporate Solicitor

Moore Barlow LLP
2026.03 - Current

Trainee Solicitor

Moore Barlow LLP
2024.09 - 2026.02

Paralegal

Moore Barlow LLP
2022.09 - 2024.09

NCDV Helpline Advisor

National Centre for Domestic Violence
2021.07 - 2022.08

Volunteer Caseworker

Islamophobia Response Unit
2021.05 - 2024.08

Intern

Womble Bond Dickinson
2019.07 - 2019.07

GCSEs - 13 including English, Further Mathematics

Oaklands Catholic School
09/2012 - 07/2017

A-Levels - Law, English & Psychology

Oaklands Catholic Sixth Form
09/2017 - 07/2019

LLB -

University of Surrey
09/2019 - 07/2022

LPC LLM -

University of Law
10/2022 - 07/2024
Tamia Varghese