LAWSON-WEST - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family
- Divorce and Family / Senior Associate Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Legal Secretary
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Legal Secretary, Associate Colleagu
Experience:
Ann started work in the legal sector in 1978 as a Receptionist/Secretary for a London based company. After spending some time travelling, Ann moved to Leicester and worked at a solicitors there for many years. Ann initially worked in the Planning Department and then transitioned to the Crime Department as a Crown Court clerk before moving to the Market Harborough area.
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family, Administration / Administration
- Divorce and Family, Administration / Receptionist, Associate Colleague - Leicester Office
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Legal Secretary
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Director, Solicitor
- Legal Adviser
Job Titles:
- Accounts / Legal Cashier, Head of Accounts, Associate Colleagu
- Accounts Head of Accounts
Experience:
Ashraf started work straight after completing his O Levels from college. He gained experience on the job and was taught by experienced existing staff. Ashraf also attended External courses, which the firm encouraged and paid for.
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Business Services, Commercial Property and Real Estate
Carina is a Conveyancing Assistant based in Market Harborough. She provides support to Charlotte Sheehan with conveyancing matters relating to property sales and purchases.
Job Titles:
- Administration / Archivist & Courier
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Emma is a full accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, a national organisation of legal professionals who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family
- Divorce and Family / Department Head - Family, Senior Associate Solicitor
Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and began working exclusively in family law in 1999. She has developed a strong reputation which goes beyond the Leicestershire area. Fiona has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of family matters whether that be as a result of a marriage, civil partnership or co-habitation breakdown.
As an Accredited member of Resolution, Fiona will strive to negotiate a settlement, recognising that this is not only cost effective, but also gives many clients' satisfaction that a favourable result has been achieved in which their wishes and wants have been given consideration. Of course, there are some cases which have to be referred to the court.
Fiona explains, "I am equally comfortable in dealing with those matters and will ensure that you are fully aware of the stages of the court process; including what you can expect to happen whilst you are at court."
Experience:
Fiona enjoys the challenges faced in resolving children and financial matters and has acted successfully, in a wide range of complex matters. She understands that this is likely to be a troubling time in your life and that your instructions will be unique. Fiona comments, "I will allow you time to give instructions, discuss those with you, narrow the issues, provide you with all the options and proceed on an agreed way forward. Of course, your instructions may change as your matter progresses and I am always approachable to discuss your case."
Fiona also acts for clients who may require documents drafting, such as Pre-nuptial agreements, Post - nuptial agreements, Co-habitation agreements, Change of Name deeds (adults and Children) and Affidavits to Marry abroad.
Job Titles:
- Firm As an Assistant
- HR & Operations / Head of HR & Operations
- HR & Operations / Head of HR & Operations, Associate Colleagu
Experience:
Hannah originally joined the Firm as an Assistant to the Practice Manager in November 2015 having worked previously in a variety of roles including six years as an Assistant in the Commercial Affairs Legal department at Channel 4 in London. Hannah undertook her CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Human Resource Management in June 2019 and became an Associate Member of the CIPD in August 2020.
Hannah says, "As a mother working full time I was immensely proud of this achievement and am very excited to be able to bring more value to my role as a result."
Hannah works closely with our Directors and the HR and Operations Manager, looking after all matters relating to our people and facilities management.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney / Solicitor
Harry is a Solicitor in the Probate, Wills and Trusts Team. He graduated with a degree in Law at Northampton University, alongside his full-time role, Harry also passed his LPC Masters at Nottingham Trent University in 2021 and after working as a key member of Lawson-West's Dispute Resolution team, Harry joined the Probate, Wills and Trusts team in October 2022 and qualified in March 2023.
Job Titles:
- Litigation & Disputes for Businesses, Litigation & Disputes for Individuals, Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy / Paralegal
- Paralegal
Imaan is a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team. As a Paralegal, Imaan supports the Dispute Resolution team by drafting letters or applications and preparing documents for Court. She is able to confidently liaise with all parties ensuring that the Clients are always happy with the level of service provided.
Job Titles:
- Legal Secretary
- Divorce and Family / Legal Secretary
Experience:
Jill has worked as a legal secretary for most of her working life for various firms in Leicester.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Jude is an experienced litigator with over 25 years' experience in the legal world. Jude started her journey into law as a paralegal dealing with criminal cases and qualified as a police station representative. Jude then qualified as a barrister and moved her practice over to civil law. Jude later cross-qualified to obtain solicitor status and as such she is a Solicitor-Advocate with higher rights of audience, allowing her to appear in front of all levels of judges in all civil courts in England and Wales.
Jude's practice covers property litigation, commercial litigation, contractual disputes, contentious probate and ecclesiastical disputes, having spent time as the Deputy Diocesan Registrar for the diocese of Hereford, advising the Bishop of Hereford on all matters including church buildings disputes, church staff conduct issues and parishioner complaints. Jude often takes on cases that fall between areas of law and are therefore technically difficult.
Jude has built up a practice known for taking on national building developers, in cases of defective new build properties and has had many successes against such developers in court. She has a passion for fighting for the David's against the Goliath's of the world!
Jude has an excellent record of victories in the courtroom and was complimented by a High Court Judge following his judgement in a trial for being "fair and with unwavering integrity to the court". Jude prides herself on being entirely transparent and direct with clients particularly with regards to their prospects of success, as well as on costs and Jude has always found that her clients find her to be dependable, approachable and as having a calming influence on clients throughout their cases.
Jude has taught Civil Litigation on the Bar Training Course and loves the opportunity to pass on her knowledge and passion for civil litigation with anyone entering the legal profession.
Jude is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and has the additional qualification of Advanced Litigation with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Digital Media / Business Development Manager, Head of Marketing, Associate Colleagu
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Paralegal
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Senior Associate Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Marketing & Digital Media / Marketing & Data Administration Assistant
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney / Paralegal
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Business Services, Commercial Property and Real Estate / Paralegal
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family / Legal Secretary
Job Titles:
- Litigation & Disputes for Individuals, Litigation & Disputes for Businesses, Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family / Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Chartered Legal Executive
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- IT Services & Communications / Junior IT Support Specialist
Job Titles:
- IT Services & Communications
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family / Paralegal
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Business Services, Commercial Property and Real Estate / Director, Department Head - Commercial Property, Associate Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Business Services, Commercial Property and Real Estate / Legal Secretary
Job Titles:
- Administration / Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Commercial and Business Services / Senior Associate Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Commercial Property and Real Estate, Commercial and Business Services
Job Titles:
- Administration / Receptionist / HR & Operations Administrator
Job Titles:
- Litigation & Disputes for Businesses, Litigation & Disputes for Individuals, Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy
Job Titles:
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Senior Associate Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Probate, Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Divorce and Family, Administration / Administration
Job Titles:
- Associate Solicitor Sejal Patel
- Employment and HR Services, Employment Law Solicitors - Leicester, Market Harborough and UK / Director, Department Head - Employment, Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Administration / Receptionist