OWEN WHITE AND CATLIN - Key Persons
A Surrey solicitors' practice with over 100 years of history, our focus has always been quality and integrity. We understand that dealing with legal issues can be stressful and confusing. Our aim is to smooth the way for you, making things simpler and easier to understand. Our team speak 13 languages, allowing us to communicate more effectively with our customers and provide a more comprehensive service, including dealing with property sales abroad and handling official translations. We are truly local Surrey solicitors with a global perspective.
Alisha studied Law at the University of Surrey, graduating with a 2:1 degree and then went on to study for the Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws at the University of Law in Guildford, graduating with an overall Commendation. Her chosen electives on the LPC were Family Law, Employment Law, Advanced Criminal Practice and Commercial Dispute Resolution.
During her time at the University of Surrey, Alisha undertook an internship at a criminal defence law firm. She continued to work there as a Paralegal alongside her studies for 3 years and has visited clients in every prison in the London region.
She then worked in Commercial Property Development working for big property developers such as Barratt Homes and Berkeley Homes. She has also worked on property transactions worth over a million pounds.
Alisha enjoys keeping active and goes to the gym 6 days a week before work and she also enjoys travelling.
Allegra was born in Florence, Italy. She attended three years of Law school in Italy and moved to London in 2014 to improve her English and continue her studies at Kingston University. She graduated from Law School at Kingston University in July 2017. Allegra went on to study her LPC with MSc in Law Business and Management part-time while working full time. She graduated in 2019 with a commendation.
Allegra helped set up an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) and then moved to another firm as a paralegal working in their Private Client and Property Department.
Allegra trained at Owen White & Catlin in the Property and Private Client departments. She is now an Associate Solicitor covering both the Esher and Addlestone offices dealing with Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Estate Administration.
Allegra is known for the empathy and professionalism in dealing with clients.
In her spare time she enjoys reading fashion magazines, researching new trends and spending time with her family and friends
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Partner and Head of Conveyancing
Anne joined the firm in 2000 as a Trainee Solicitor in the Shepperton Branch and qualified in February 2001. In December 2013 she moved to the Addlestone branch as Administrative Partner. She became Head of Conveyancing in 2016 and currently works in the Shepperton branch.
Anne enjoys travelling, especially to new countries. She also enjoys attending motorcycle road races with her husband as well cooking for friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Family Law / Feltham
- Member of the Law Society
- Regional Press Officer for the South West London Resolution
- Specialist
Carolyn Nathanson is a specialist family solicitor located in our Feltham office. She offers legal advice and support in relation to all family law issues. Carolyn can help you agree the terms of a cohabitation agreement at the start of a relationship or, if your relationship has broken down, advise on separation, divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. This includes advising on all aspects of financial disputes.
Carolyn also advises on arrangements for children and seeks to ensure that, through a conciliatory approach to all aspects of the separation, both parents can maintain a good relationship with their children for the future.
She also undertakes some employment matters advising on settlement agreements.
Carolyn is a member of the Law Society, The Association of Women Solicitors and Resolution. Carolyn is the Regional Press Officer for the South West London Resolution group.
Job Titles:
- Salaried Partner
- Salaried Partner / Family Law / Ashford
Catherine read Law at the University of Exeter and went on to study at the College of Law, Guildford.
She is a Solicitor and is based in our Ashford Office.
Catherine specialises in matrimonial and children matters.
She advises clients in relation to divorce proceedings and financial issues on separation as well as disputes involving unmarried couples. She also represents parents in applications for financial orders pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 and in obtaining orders to protect clients and their children from domestic abuse.
Catherine has extensive experience in both public law care proceedings and private law family disputes involving child arrangement orders and contact.
She represents parents, family members and children in difficult and sensitive cases involving domestic violence, mental health difficulties, drug and alcohol abuse and neglect. She has also represented clients in complex cases involving sexual and fabricated sexual abuse, non-accidental injuries (including shaken baby and fracture cases) and interference with medical equipment.
Catherine frequently conducts her own advocacy to ensure continuity of representation for clients.
She is a member of Resolution, the Association of Lawyers for Children and the Law Society's Children Panel.
In her spare time, Catherine enjoys walking, rowing, skiing and theatre trips.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Senior Associate / Family Law / Ashford
Christine is an experienced childcare solicitor-advocate; she also has a broad knowledge in family law including matrimonial proceedings and domestic abuse. Christine is a Children Panel Accredited member and has Civil Higher Rights of Audience.
She is regularly instructed by Guardians, parents and extended family members in complex proceedings often involving neglect, non-accidental injuries, mental health difficulties, substance misuse and abuse.
As well as the private sector Christine has worked in the public sector including two Local Authorities where she was a senior lawyer and lead court advocate giving her well rounded knowledge and experience.
She has a sensitive yet meticulous approach to her cases to ensure she gets the best possible outcome for her clients. She often represents her clients at court through to final hearing to provide continuity for them.
Christine is a member of Resolution, the Association of Lawyers for Children and Solicitor Association of Higher Court Advocates.
Christine is part of a working group with JUSTICE. She also sits as an Independent Panel Member for the East Sussex School Appeals Panel.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Associate / Family Law / Ashford
- Honorary Treasurer of the Surrey Law Society
Claudene has always lived and worked in the South London and South East area. She joined Owen White & Catlin in May 2022.
Claudene studied Law at London South bank University where she attained a First Class honours degree. She then went on to achieve a distinction on the Legal Practice Course.
Claudene advises clients on all aspects of private family law including divorce, financial and children matters and nuptial agreements. Claudene can assist you with any issue that arises from a relationship breakdown.
Claudene appreciates that when a relationship ends it is an emotionally charged time for all the parties involved. Claudene is mindful of the challenges faced by clients and is empathic and sympathetic in her approach. Claudene provides honest and clear advice to clients to help them achieve the best outcome for themselves and their children.
Claudene is the honorary treasurer of the Surrey Law Society. Claudene is committed to dealing with matters in a non-confrontational and constructive way and as such now sits on the Surrey Resolution Regional Committee and Resolution's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the dispute resolution committee. Resolution is a group of family lawyers that aim to act in a conciliatory manner.
In Claudene's spare time she enjoys being active, either embarking on long walks, practicing yoga or working out at the gym. Claudene loves to socialise with her family and friends either by trying out new restaurants or enjoying live music.
Clive was born and grew up in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. He studied law at Brunel University with Law Society Final exams at College of Law Guildford before being articled to Senior Partner of Wilson Houlder & Co in Southall, Middlesex. Most of Clive' working life has been in West London for EDC Lord & Co in Hayes and Scollan & Co in Brentford
Clive is involved in non-league football being the Secretary of Hanwell Town Football Club who compete at Step 3 in the Southern Football League and this takes most of his free time. Married to Kathy, they enjoy music, films and reading.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner & Head of Private Client
Edward was made partner of the firm on 1st January 2023. He is part of the residential and commercial conveyancing team.
Ed has a particular interest in commercial property matters and acts for tenants, landlords, and developers. He advises on business leases, option and overage agreements, and property finance.
Frequently Edward is instructed by buyers and sellers in relation to freehold and leasehold transactions including: -
Henna specialises in Residential Conveyancing.
She graduated from the University of Westminster in 1997 with a 2:1 honours degree in Bachelor of Law. She is an accredited member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Henna is professional and approachable and prides herself on providing a tailored service to her clients.
Henna has 18 years of expertise in Conveyancing matters. Before joining Owen White & Catlin, Henna gained a wealth of experience at Perry Hay & Co Solicitors in Richmond where she was a Partner.
Away from the office, Henna enjoys time with her family. She has a keen interest in the Pre-Raphaelite society and the Victoria era. When she is not with her family, Henna can be found scouring rare books and manuscripts in antique book bazaars across London.
Job Titles:
- PARTNER
- Partner & Head of Family
- Partner & Head of Family / Family Law
James joined Owen White & Catlin in January 2017. He is a Solicitor and is based in our Shepperton office and Esher office.
James specialises in matrimonial and children matters as well as disputes involving unmarried couples. His cases often involve complex and/or international elements.
After being Called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2005, James cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 and has represented clients in the Family Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. He prides himself on his common sense approach to all legal problems to ensure that the client is fully informed of all issues and the best resolution is reached.
He is a member of Resolution and holds a Level 1 Accreditation. In addition, James sits on the Resolution Practice Standards Panel and the Surrey Resolution Committee. James is also a trained Collaborative Lawyer and a member of the Thameside POD.
In addition to family cases, James also specialises in motoring law and regularly represents clients in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts in London and the Home Counties.
In his spare time, James enjoys travelling, golf and watching a variety of sports.
Jane qualified as a solicitor in September 1998 and has many years' experience in dealing with Wills, Probate and the administration of estates, Inheritance Tax Planning and Powers of Attorney.
Jane is a Senior Associate in the Private Client Team at the Shepperton Office. Jane has over 18 years' experience in dealing with Wills, Probate and the administration of estates, Inheritance Tax Planning and Powers of Attorney. Jane also previously undertook conveyancing work and has dealt with many complex high net worth residential sales and landlord and tenant matters.
Jane previously had a career in management and personnel and then trained as a solicitor with Watson Marshal in Hammersmith. She qualified in September 1998. Jane then remained with Watson Marshal for many years after qualifying. She became an Associate at Owen White & Catlin in October 2015 following the incorporation of Watson Marshal by Owen White & Catlin in 2014.
Jane was made a Senior Associate at Owen White & Catlin in October 2017. Over the years Jane has acted for different generations of the same families and so has become very familiar with their backgrounds and needs. Jane has dealt with high net worth estates involving charities and individuals and complex inheritance tax calculations.
Having visited many care homes in the past and acted as an attorney for various clients, she is very receptive to the needs of the elderly and has a strong sense of patience and empathy.
In her spare time Jane enjoys taking part in weekly park runs and Yoga classes.
Jenna studied law and sociology at the University of Warwick. During her time at university, she was a member of the Warwick Law Society where she was involved in projects such as the Death Penalty Project.
She has also taken part in Mediation training with Warwick Law School.
She went on to complete her Legal Practice Course and LLM at the University of Law, Moorgate. She graduated from her LPC in July 2022. Jenna joined Owen White and Catlin in January 2023 as a paralegal in the Wills and Probate department in the Hammersmith Office.
In her spare time Jenna enjoys playing American Flag Football and has played competitively nationally and internationally.
Job Titles:
- SENIOR ASSOCIATE
- Senior Associate / Employment Law
After graduating from the University of Durham and subsequently the College of Law in York, Jeremy qualified as a solicitor in 2007 specialising in employment. He joined Owen White & Catlin in 2015 having worked for many years at a large national firm, became an Associate in April 2017, and a Senior Associate in July 2019.
With a wealth of experience advising both employers and employees on a wide variety of matters (including contracts of employment, settlement agreements, redundancy and TUPE as well as discrimination and equal pay) Jeremy has a particular interest in conducting complex multi-day litigation in the Employment Tribunal and has also taken cases to the Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
Jeremy is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
John is a Dispute Resolution Senior Associate and joined Owen White & Catlin in December 2017. He works out of our Feltham office.
John studied Law at the University of the West of England, Completed his Legal Practice Course at the Bristol Law School and qualified in 2011. He is on the Irish Roll of Solicitors.
He has particular experience of dealing with property, landlord and tenant and construction disputes. His experience also extends to dealing with all kinds of Civil and Commercial claims in and outside of the Courts.
His clients include individuals, SMEs and larger organisations including charities and publicly owned companies.
John is a member of of the Law Society of England & Wales and the Law Society of Ireland
John enjoys a physical challenge as much as a mental one and is a keen squash player, skier and golfer. He likes to travel, astronomy and being critical of gastropubs.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- PARTNER
- Managing Partner / Family Law
- Member of Resolution
Judith is the Managing Partner of the firm and Head of the family department. Judith joined the firm as a newly qualified solicitor and has spent all of her career with the practice.
Judith is a member of Resolution and believes in its code of conduct in dealing with matters. She is a member of the Law Society Advanced Family Panel with noted specialism in Financial remedy, Trusts of Land Act and Appointment of Trustees Act. (Tolata)
Karen has worked in the legal industry all of her working life and found her niche in Residential Property over 20 years ago. Her experience working in property law for this length of time has developed hugely and she has an extensive knowledge in most areas of Residential property.
Karen prides herself on keeping her clients updated and using terminology they will understand.
Karen loves dogs. She has two Labradors and loves walking with them and spending time with her family. She loves to travel when time allows.
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Accountant / Accounts / Feltham
Karen joined Owen White & Catlin in 1988 taking on the role of Practice Accountant in 1991.
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- Senior Associate / Family Law
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- Paralegal / Family Law / Ashford
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- Associate / Family Law / Ashford
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- Partner & Head of Litigation / Civil Litigation
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- Senior Associate / Family Law / Feltham
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- Trainee Solicitor / Family Law / Ashford