At Buckles Law we are proud of the team we are constantly developing to deliver the important legal services on which our clients have come to rely. Whilst knowledge and expertise are important, we recognise that empathy and compassion are equally important for those facing challenges when they are at their most vulnerable, as individuals and as families.
This approach was recently rewarded when Private Client Solicitor, Molly Reek, received an Outstanding Alumni Award from Nottingham Trent University [NTU]. The recognition is Molly’s, and rightly so for all she faced and overcame, without ever forgetting.
It reflects her remarkable resilience, sustained commitment to others and the positive impact she has made since entering the profession. We’re honoured that she has chosen Buckles as the place to grow her career.
Molly’s journey into law began with the Sutton Trust Pathways to Law Programme in affiliation with NTU. She went on to read Law at the University of Sheffield, graduating with the Thomson Reuters Prize for Law, and later completed the LLM Legal Practice Course at NTU.
Along the way she faced profound personal loss when her younger sister, Leah, died in the Hinckley Road explosion. Molly returned to complete her exams and qualified as a solicitor in 2022 — proof of a resilience that now underpins her work.
Today Molly is part of our Private Client team in Nottingham, advising on Wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate administration – conversations typically occurring at difficult times.
Molly’s blend of technical skill and lived empathy helps clients feel heard and supported. She believes in honest, practical guidance that reduces fear and replaces uncertainty with a clear plan. An approach we strive to deliver at Buckles, for every client, every time.
Molly’s contribution extends beyond the office. In Leah’s memory and inspired by her work at LOROS Hospice, Molly and her family have raised more than £60,000 to support palliative and end-of-life care. Fundraising has helped them process grief and turn pain into purpose. It also mirrors values we hold dear: community, compassion and action to make a difference.
As a firm we want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and we work hard to nurture them to be the best they can be. We invest in early career pathways, mentoring and wellbeing because the best client outcomes flow from people who are supported at every step.
Molly’s story shows what that looks like in practice — a talented young solicitor using her experience to help others at life’s most challenging moments, backed by a team that shares her personal values.
We also recognise the role Nottingham Trent University plays in opening doors to the profession. Many of our lawyers have studied there and we continue to collaborate with the university through recruitment, placements and alumni engagement. Molly’s award underlines the value of those partnerships and the impact they have on our region’s legal community.
Molly’s achievement is not a destination, but a marker on a journey defined by care for others and a determination to keep growing. We’re proud to stand with her as she honours Leah’s legacy through her work and community efforts. On behalf of everyone at Buckles, congratulations Molly and thank you for the example you set.
