Michelle Delavina is a Paralegal at Ashton Ross Law, where she assists the litigation, disrepair, and immigration departments. She plays an important role in supporting solicitors across a range of matters, contributing to effective case preparation through detailed legal research, document management, and structured file organization.

Michelle has experience verifying complex immigration applications, including Global Talent visa matters, ensuring full documentation accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. She also supports litigation and housing disrepair cases by preparing chronological case timelines, organizing bundles, and producing targeted legal research to assist solicitors in developing case strategy and advancing matters efficiently.

Michelle is currently preparing for the SQE1 examination at the University of Law as part of her progression toward qualification as a solicitor. She holds an LLM in International Commercial Law with Distinction from Cardiff University, where her dissertation examined authorship rights in AI-generated works. She previously completed her LLB at the University of Bristol, developing a strong foundation in legal principles and analytical reasoning.

Michelle is also committed to access to justice and legal education. She currently volunteers with the School Consent Project, delivering workshops to improve students’ understanding of legal rights and consent. She has contributed legal writing to The Justice Gap magazine and previously served as a Mental Health Champion for the Greenwich Youth Council, promoting mental health awareness and youth advocacy.

Michelle has demonstrated strong advocacy and negotiation ability as a finalist in the National Student Negotiation Competition (England and Wales), organized by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, where she was recognized for her professionalism, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach in complex negotiation scenarios.

Significant achievements include:

• Supporting solicitors across litigation and immigration matters through high-quality legal research and case preparation
• Verifying complex immigration applications in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Achieving Distinction in her LLM in International Commercial Law
• Reaching the finals of the National Student Negotiation Competition (England and Wales)
• Contributing to legal education, public legal awareness, and youth advocacy initiatives

Undertaking freelance regulatory work with Libryo, analyzing legislation, monitoring legal developments, and drafting regulatory summaries to support client compliance and strengthen commercially focused legal analysis.

Michelle is recognized for her professionalism, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. She is committed to developing her expertise and progressing within the legal profession, while contributing to the continued delivery of high-quality legal services at Ashton Ross Law.