NEWTONS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Assistant Solicitor
• Solicitor

Abigail is a Solicitor in Newtons' Dispute Resolution Team Abigail is an Assistant Solicitor within the Litigation Department at Newtons. She has experience in many aspects of litigation, with her main focus being all types of Contentious Probate Actions which includes claims about the validity and construction of wills and trusts as well as Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, removal of executors and trustees, and contentious estate and trust administrations and rectification of Wills. As part of Newtons solicitor development programme, Abigail is currently completing the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialist Course with the University of Law to expand her knowledge and gain a specialist qualification in this niche area of Litigation. As well as the above, Abigail has experience in dealing with a wide variety of Commercial and Civil Litigation matters and assists the Head of the Litigation team, David Birks, on his more complex and high value matters.

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• Trainee Solicitor

Alison is a trainee solicitor within the private client team, providing support to 2 senior solicitors.

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• Solicitor
• Solicitor Apprentice

Bethaney is a Solicitor Apprentice working within the Litigation Team. Bethaney is a Solicitor Apprentice within the Litigation Department at Newtons. She has experience in many aspects of Litigation, particularly Landlord and Tenant Act Disputes and Debt Recovery. Bethaney has experience in dealing with a wide variety of Commercial and Civil Litigation matters. She works closely with other members of the Litigation Team, particularly Contentious Probate Specialist, Abigail Noone with her Contentious Trusts and Probate matters and assists Head of the Litigation team, David Birks on his more complex and high value matters in the Business and Property Courts.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Penrith Team
• Solicitor

Bill is a Solicitor in our Private Client Team Bill Neville qualified as a solicitor on 1 st March 2016 and is based at our Penrith office. He deals with a wide range of private client matters including will drafting, tax planning advice, administration of estates and dealing with contentious estates, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters, and advising on the use of trusts. Bill specialises in: Contesting a Will Court of Protection matters Defending a Will Inheritance Tax Planning Living Wills Making a Will Power of Attorney Probate and Estate Administration Wills, Probate and Trusts

Job Titles:

• Senior Solicitor
• Solicitor

Carolyn Greenwood qualified as a Solicitor in 1998 and is highly experienced in dealing with all aspects of residential property work.

Job Titles:

• Solicitor

Catherine qualified as a Solicitor 2007 and is highly experienced in dealing with all aspects of residential property work. Her experience includes: Sale and purchase transactions Leasehold property Newbuild property and developments Transfers of ownership Re-mortgaging Help to buy Catherine is based at our Ripon office.

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• Assistant

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• Senior Lawyer

Chris is a senior lawyer within our Family Department. Chris has over thirty years' experience in dealing with a variety of family matters. Until 2021 he was based in Essex dealing with both the local and London courts. He still acts for many people in Essex, but has now brought his experience to our offices. The areas which Chris regularly deals with include: Divorce Co-habitation agreements Financial disputes in divorce and co-habitation Child issues Pre and post nuptial agreements Separation agreements Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act Domestic Abuse Adoption Change of names Mirror orders in children's cases Chris prides himself on being clear about costs and keeping you updated throughout, together with giving clear and informed advice.

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• Managing Director

Chris is Managing Director of Newtons Solicitors which he established in 2009 and is instrumental in its growth and direction. Chris divides his time between management of the business and looking after a small number of clients, who he helps to manage disputes or advise generally on matters that are causing them concern. Whilst managing the business becomes more time demanding as it continues to grow, Chris values the relationships that he has built with clients over the last 20 years and is reluctant to stop practicing law completely. On the management side, Chris chairs the Strategic Board and also relies heavily on the directors and operations management team, as well as a number of trusted external advisors. Having never dreamt that the business would grow as well as it has done, Chris is focussed on further development, giving others the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations within the Newtons team. Chris aims to achieve this by scaling up our already successful model, which avoids the large cities but provides local presence in the market towns, county towns and small cities, where local people like to deal with local lawyers. Chris' experience includes: Over 22 years' experience advising on all aspects of dispute resolution, including contracts, injunctions, land, debt, insolvency, personal injury, intellectual property, road traffic offences (including drink driving, dangerous driving, disqualification), criminal prosecutions (including assault, theft and fraud), trading standards prosecutions, probate, defamation, inquests and employment claims. Experience in the High Court, County Court, Crown Court, Magistrates Court, Inquests and Employment Tribunals. Representing clients at court, including trial advocacy as well as interlocutory applications and hearings Dealing with foreign jurisdictions as well as enforcement Negotiation including Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly mediation Funding Team Building and Business Development - growing Newtons from nothing to 100 people in under 7 years Strategic planning and advice Chris Newton talks about choosing Newtons Solicitors.

Job Titles:

• Commercial Director
• Director

Qualified in 2002 Claire works with a range of businesses across the region and has a reputation for being down to earth and approachable which makes her popular with clients. In addition to contributing articles for Newtons' website, Claire has written articles on a range of commercial topics for the national and local press as well as for specialist legal publications.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Wakefield Team
• Senior Solicitor

Cynthia is a Senior Solicitor highly experienced in medical negligence claims. Cynthia has specialised in medical negligence claims throughout her career as a solicitor, working for leading national and regional firms. Cynthia has significant experience of investigating a wide range of claims to obtain answers for clients and, where appropriate, negotiating compensation. She has dealt with birth injury claims , cancer claims, surgical cases, fatal claims and claims against GPs. She has worked both for medical practitioners and injured patients so understands the claims process from both sides. Cynthia is committed to supporting her clients throughout the claims process, which in some cases can be protracted, in order to obtain the best outcome for them.

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• Director
• Member of the Wakefield Team

Daniel Hilton is a director of Newtons Solicitors working across the commercial litigation, private client and trust teams. He has over 25 years' experience dealing with a range of commercial and private matters for clients across the region. He has also acted for a major national retailer, dealing with all their commercial property litigation work. He has advised a range of business leaders and local farmers on a range of personal matters. Daniel specialises in: Commercial and private litigation Commercial property litigation (including dilapidations, lease renewals and covenant disputes) Regulatory advice Claims for professional and clinical negligence Probate and trusts Estate planning and Court of Protection matters Daniel is based in Wakefield.

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• Member of the Penrith Team
• Watch Senior Residential Conveyancing Executive

Watch senior residential conveyancing executive Eden Goldie, who is based at our Penrith office, discuss the conveyancing process below.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Wakefield Team

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• Divorce and the

Job Titles:

• Member of the Wakefield Team