About Deya
Deya is a trainee in the trusts and estate disputes team.
Before joining Russell-Cooke, Deya graduated with a degree in law from the University of Bristol in 2023. She gained a distinction in her LPC (LLM) at the University of Law in 2025.
Deya believes in a human approach. She has worked in both private and NHS hospitals and has experience assisting in primary and secondary schools.
Education
- University of Bristol (LLB) – 2:1
- University of Law LPC – (LLM), distinction
Deya's highlights
News
26.01.2026
Quickfire Q&A: life as a Russell-Cooke trainee
Third-seat trainee Aidan Chan and first-seat trainee Deya Shergill, currently based in the firm’s Bedford Row office, answer several quick questions on life as...
News
15.01.2026
How long do I have to dispute a will?
In a new briefing, associate Andrew Bird and trainee Deya Shergill explore how long you really have to dispute a will, and why delay can be fatal to even the strongest probate claim...
News
31.10.2025
A memorable Monday for a first-seat ‘TED’ trainee at Russell-Cooke
Deya Shergill documents the second Monday of her training contract as a first-seat trainee in the trust and estate disputes (TED) team in Bedford Row...