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Diane Barnes joined Burnetts as a trainee solicitor in September 2007 and qualified in September 2009.

She read Law at Durham University before completing her LPC at Northumbria University where she was a prize-winning student.

From a Cumbrian farming family, Diane has worked in Burnetts’ agricultural, conveyancing and debt recovery departments. On qualification, she became a permanent member of the agriculture law team and now specialises in agricultural land, tenancies and property sales.   In 2011 Diane became a dual-qualified solicitor, able to practice on both sides of the England – Scotland border.

Diane is a governor of Lees Hill CE Primary School. She enjoys fell walking and cooking in her spare time.