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Melissa Scott

Solicitor

Melissa deals with both contentious and non-contentious construction matters advising clients across a variety of sectors.

"City firm service, but from a regional firm – local, personable and cost-effective."

Legal 500

Experience

Melissa has gained experience in the Debt Recovery Team, Real Estate Group, Outsourcing Technology & Commercial Team, the  Commercial Litigation team and the Construction and Engineering Team.

Career

Melissa completed her law degree at the University of Leicester graduating in 2019 and obtained a Masters of Law at the University of Law in 2020.

Melissa joined Wright Hassall as a Paralegal in the Debt Recovery department and has now successfully completed her Training Contract at Wright Hassall and qualified into the Construction and Engineering team in October 2024.

Interests

Outside work Melissa enjoys climbing and bouldering. Melissa also enjoys travelling to new places.

Meet the team

Meet the team
Philip Harris - Construction Solicitor
Philip Harris Partner & Solicitor-Advocate
Nafisa Apabhai Paralegal
Steven Hayward - Construction and Engineering Partner
Steven Hayward Partner