Alexia Dirgau
Alexia is a Trainee Solicitor in Myerson's Probate Litigation team, supporting clients in relation to inheritance, trust and estate disputes, and enjoys helping them achieve practical solutions during often challenging circumstances
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Alexia joined Myerson in 2022 as a Solicitor Apprentice and has been developing her legal knowledge and practical experience alongside her studies at BPP University. Her apprenticeship has provided her with a unique opportunity to learn through hands-on experience, working closely with colleagues across the firm while progressing towards qualification as a solicitor.
Alexia spent her first year in the Business Services team, where she gained valuable insight into how a law firm operates and developed a strong understanding of the importance of collaboration and client service. This experience provided an excellent foundation for her legal career and helped her build skills that she continues to apply in her work today.
Since then, Alexia has completed seats in Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation and Corporate, giving her exposure to a broad range of legal matters and allowing her to develop experience across both transactional and contentious work. These seats have helped her build a well-rounded understanding of the legal and commercial issues faced by individuals and businesses.
Alexia is currently undertaking a seat in the Probate Litigation team, assisting on a variety of contentious trusts and estates matters, including inheritance disputes and challenges relating to wills and estates. She particularly enjoys the variety of the work and the opportunity to help clients navigate what are often complex and sensitive situations.
One of the aspects Alexia enjoys most about her role is the collaborative nature of legal practice. She enjoys working closely with colleagues across different teams, drawing on a range of expertise to provide practical solutions for clients. Working alongside talented lawyers in a supportive environment has enabled her to develop both professionally and personally throughout her apprenticeship.
Areas of focus
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A Corporate Law Checklist for Founder-Led Retail Businesses in the UK
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CO₂ Shortages: Key Legal and Contractual Issues for Manufacturers
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Are Employee Ownership Trusts Still Worth Considering After the 2025 Capital Gains Tax Changes?
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Bagging Rights Gone Wrong: The Notting Hill Tote Bag Trademark Dispute and IP Ownership Lessons
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Implementation of ECCTA Reforms: New Companies House Identity Verification Requirements Explained
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What Is an IP Audit? Benefits, Process and UK Government Funding for SMEs
Intellectual Property (IP) audits are essential yet frequently neglected tools for businesses aiming to identify, safeguard, and enhance the value of their intangible assets. IP, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, can represent a significant portion of a company’s worth and competitive advantage. An IP audit...
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Getty Images v Stability AI: Impact on UK Copyright & AI Law
The recent High Court case of Getty Images v Stability AI [2023] EWHC 3090 (Ch) is set to be heard at trial between 9 June 2025 and 31 June 2025, further to Justice Joanna Smith’s decision not to strike out Getty’s claims. In this blog, our Creative & Media and Intellectual Property lawyers look at this case, covering Getty Images' claims...
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Navigating Commercial Disputes in the Hospitality & Leisure Sector: Protecting Business Interests Amid Financial Strain
Difficult times for the hospitality and leisure industry look set to continue, with sector pressures showing no signs of letting up into 2025. These continued financial pressures may push business relations to breaking point. Our Hospitality and Leisure solicitors explore the sector's growing financial pressures and potential impact on business...
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Opportunities and Challenges of Using AI In Medical Research
The Government has recently announced its plans to invest £6.4 million in an Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital pathology data platform , with the particular aim of (1) storing digital pathology data from the NHS and (2) training AI models on this set of information to help improve the identification and treatment of diseases. The programme is...
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