ALANNA FORWOOD

Job Title:
Solicitor
Experience:
4 years, starting as a legal secretary

About me:

My job in a nutshell:
I support clients with all aspects of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate, helping them plan for the future and navigate what can often feel like complex and emotional processes.
The best/most challenging things about my job…
The most rewarding part of my role is working closely with clients and knowing I’ve made what can seem like a daunting process much more manageable for them. The biggest challenge is managing expectations—especially when it comes to timelines around receiving an inheritance.
Something interesting that not many people know about me is…
I spent three months volunteering in Africa, working with children with additional needs—an experience that was both challenging and incredibly rewarding.
If I could be anywhere in the world right now, it would be…
Backpacking across South America.
My typical day off involves…
A long dog walk along the beach, usually followed by a stop at a cosy coffee shop - or occasionally the pub.
My favourite food is…
Anything Mexican
My pet peeve is…
People who complain but don’t take any steps to change the situation.
My dream dinner party guest is…
Channing Tatum.
Advice I live by…
Things have a way of working out—just not always in the way you expect