Shamila Atta

Solicitor

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Areas of Expertise

Shamila is a Solicitor in the Real Estate & Projects team.

Shamila advises on a wide range of commercial matters for non-profit bodies includes charities, registered providers, housing associations and private sector businesses.

Her advice covers an array of commercial contracts such as technology, NDA & Confidentiality agreements, supplier contracts, MoU as well as charity related contracts; developing scholarship agreements, sponsorship agreements and delivery partner T&Cs.

Shamila is also part of our cross-departmental Information Team who advises on data protection and freedom of information issues.

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Experience

Shamila has extensive experience in local government and public procurement law. Prior to joining Devonshires, Shamila completed her training contract in-house at a shared legal services in the East Midlands and Central Bedfordshire local authorities. She qualified and worked at another local authority as well as working in-house at DHL NHS Supply Chain.

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Education

LLB (Hons) University of Huddersfield

LLM (Legal Practice) BPP University

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Personal

Shamila enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hiking and running. She also enjoys travelling and listening to audiobooks.

Shamila has a keen interest in volunteering and participating in fundraising initiatives and has taken part in “sleep out”, 10km runs, Macmillan coffee mornings and most recently did a 10 mile walk raising vital funds for Demelza Hospice.

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