Legal Update

Photiades Welcomes Two New Trainee Solicitors

Photiades is delighted to announce that Trainee Solicitors, Ioana Schiopu and Lewis Young-Tomlin have joined the firm.

Ioana first joined Photiades in 2022 as an assistant, where she developed a solid foundation in residential conveyancing.

She returned to the firm in January 2025 to begin her training contract, which she aims to complete by December 2025.

Ioana is gaining valuable experience across a variety of practice areas, including family law, landlord and tenant matters, dispute resolution, wills and probate, in addition to residential conveyancing.

Also joining the firm, Lewis brings a focused interest in conveyancing to his role as a Trainee Solicitor.

A graduate of Lancaster University with an LLB in Law, Lewis joined the firm in July 2023.

He is due to start his Legal Practice Course (LPC) in October and is committed to progressing towards qualification as a Solicitor.

Commenting on Ioana and Lewis joining the firm, Photiades Managing Partner, Will Harvey, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Ioana and Lewis to the firm. Their passion and potential are evident, and their addition strengthens our already exceptional team. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and contribution to the high-quality service we provide our clients.”