MYERSON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- in 2021 As an Associate Solicitor
- Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners
Aalia joined Myerson in 2021 as an Associate Solicitor in the Private Client department.
Aalia graduated from the University of Leeds with a 2:1 LLB Hons Law Degree and completed her Legal Practice Course with BPP Professional Education with a Distinction.
She undertook her training contract at a regional firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2016. Aalia has experience of dealing with Wills, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney and trusts.
Aalia is a fully qualified member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) having completed the diploma in 2018. She is also a member of the Private Client Section with the Law Society.
Aalia is a Senior Associate in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
0161 941 4000
aalia.Ijaz@myerson.co.uk
Aalia Ijaz on LinkedIn
Abbie joined Myerson as a Business Administrator in 2023.
Prior to joining Myerson, Abbie took Triple Health and Social Care at college for her A Levels.
Alongside her college course, Abbie did placements worked in child care.
Abbie is a Business Administrator in our Administration Team
01619414000
abbie.tobin@myerson.co.uk
Job Titles:
- Legal Director
- Legal Director in the Contentious Trusts and Probate Team
Adam Carvalho is a Legal Director in the Contentious Trusts and Probate Team at Myerson who specialises in complex and high-value contentious trust and probate work.
Adam trained, qualified and worked as a senior associate and partner in a central London firm in the Tier 1 nationally for Contentious Trust and Probate work.
Adam has considerable experience of ultra-high value litigation, cross-jurisdictional matters and disputes in non-UK courts. Adam has litigated in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and advised in relation to complex matters in courts from Bermuda to New Zealand.
Adam is a full STEP Member and has frequently been involved in private wealth matters involving complicated succession planning and trustee applications.
Adam is known for his constructive, pragmatic advice, his down to earth approach, and his technical knowledge. Adam is a firm believer in focusing on the main issues and providing sound and accessible advice.
Adam is a Legal Director in our Contentious Probate Team
01619414000
adam.carvalho@myerson.co.uk
Adam Carvalho on LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Head of Dispute Resolution
Head of the Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation department, Adam has been in practice for almost 20 years and has built an enviable reputation and case history in commercial litigation, particularly in relation to shareholder and joint venture/partnership disputes and commercial agency claims. Adam trained and gained experience at national, commercial firms after having attended the University of Liverpool to obtain his LLB (hons) law degree.
Adam has considerable experience of advising in relation to complex, high-value and international commercial litigation matters, and has experience of contesting claims against parties based in the USA, France, the Republic of Ireland, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Japan. Adam is regularly retained to bring or defend actions seeking injunctive relief.
Adam is a Partner and Head of our Dispute Resolution Team
0161 941 4000
adam.maher@myerson.co.uk
Adam Maher on LinkedIn
Adam is a Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation Team.
Adam joined Myerson as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2020 and undertook his first seat in the Corporate Commercial Department.
Prior to joining Myerson, Adam worked as a Legal Advisor in the Liverpool Law Clinic, working on a pro bono project in affiliation with Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Adam studied Law at the University of Liverpool, graduating in 2018 with a 2:1 (LLB (Hons)). Following this, Adam completed the Legal Practice Course in 2019 at the University of Law Liverpool Campus, attaining a distinction.
Adam is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team
0161 941 4000
adam.shiffman@myerson.co.uk
Adam Shiffman on LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Interim Head of Marketing
- Interim Head of the Marketing Team
Alexa Besnard is the Interim Head of Marketing at Myerson, where she brings 17 years of marketing expertise. Joining Myerson in December 2023, Alexa has held senior leadership positions in various industries, including Professional Services (Quality Assurance) and Manufacturing, and has extensive B2B experience in Technology and SaaS, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM).
As a Chartered Marketer, Alexa holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Macquarie University (Sydney) and a Marketing Degree from EM Normandy Business School (France). She also possesses a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Alexa specialises in go-to-market, brand awareness, thought leadership, and demand generation strategies.
Alexa is the Interim Head of the Marketing Team
01619414000
alexa.besnard@myerson.co.uk
Alexa Besnard on LinkedIn
Alexia joined Myerson in September 2022 as a solicitor apprentice after finishing her studies at Loreto Sixth Form College in Manchester.
Alexia has completed her first seat in our business administration department where her main responsibilities involved the general support of fee earners and PAs, followed by her second seat in marketing and a third as a Legal PA.
Alexia is currently undertaking her first legal seat in our Property department, where she will spend a year assisting on Commercial Property, Residential Property, Real Estate Litigation and Construction matters.
Alexia will continue moving around the firm through the different departments as she progresses through her 6-year apprenticeship, whilst also studying Law part-time LLB at BPP University.
Amna is a Trainee Solicitor who is currently completing her fourth seat in our Insolvency & Restructuring department, having joined the firm in September 2022.
Amna studied Law at the University of Durham and graduated with a 2:1 (LLB(Hons)) in 2017. She has since accumulated several years of experience in Civil Litigation as a paralegal in Manchester, working on defending complex high-value injury claims on behalf of reputable insurers. She then proceeded to complete her LPC and LLM in Professional Legal Practice in 2021, having achieved a distinction in both.
Amna is a Trainee Solicitor in our Insolvency Team
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amna.iqbal@myerson.co.uk
Amna Iqbal on LinkedIn
Amy studied her LLB (Hons) in Law at the University of Manchester, achieving a 2:1 degree. She completed her Legal Practice Course at BPP University (Manchester) in October 2021 with a Distinction.
She completed her Training Contract in November 2021 and was admitted as a Solicitor in December 2021.
Amy joined Myerson's employment team in December 2022.
Amy has advised employees on a range of employment law issues. She also has experience in Employment Tribunal matters, including commencing claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unlawful deduction from wages and employment status. She also has experience in large group Claimant claims in respect of a protective award.
She has experience in advising on settlement agreements and negotiating the terms and value of settlement agreements.
Amy has advised and assisted employers on a range of employment law and HR issues. This includes assisting in disciplinary, grievance and appeal procedures, sickness absence procedures and preparing employment contracts and policies.
Amy is professional, friendly and approachable.
Amy is a Solicitor in our Employment Team
0161 941 4000
amy.salim@myerson.co.uk
Amy Salim on LinkedIn
Andrew qualified as a solicitor in 1997. Prior to joining Myerson in May 2012, Andrew worked at major national and regional firms.
Before studying law, Andrew attended King's College School in Wimbledon, obtained a BA Hons in Geography (University of Manchester) and an MA in Southern African Studies (University of York).
Expertise and Past Cases
Since qualification, Andrew has specialised in corporate and commercial work and routinely advises clients in the following areas:
mergers and acquisitions (including cross border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions);
joint ventures, equity investment, university spin-outs and business start-ups (including shareholder arrangements);
share options, share buy-backs, share issues and transfers, company secretarial and dividends;
business or group restructuring/reorganisation;
commercial lending (security, priority, funding arrangements and guarantees);
commercial agency arrangements (acting for principals and agents);
partnership issues (including normal trading partnerships, farming partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited partnerships);
franchising and franchise re-sales (acting both franchisors and franchisees). Myerson Solicitors LLP is affiliated to the British Franchise Association (BFA) and Andrew is an accredited individual with the BFA;
distribution, supply of goods and services, licensing, terms of trade and a variety of bespoke trading contracts;
intellectual property licensing and assignment.
Andrew acts for businesses in a variety of sectors, from large nationally and regionally based organisations, established small and medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs starting new businesses.
Andrew is a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Teams
0161 941 4000
andrew.brown@myerson.co.uk
Andrew Brown on LinkedIn
Anjali joined Myerson as a Solicitor in the Employment Department in 2023.
Anjali studied Law at the University of Warwick, graduating with an Upper Second Class with honours (2.1). Following this, she completed her Legal Practice Course at BPP University of Manchester where she obtained a distinction.
Anjali has experience advising employers and employees on a range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
Anjali is a Solicitor in our Employment Team
01619414000
anjali.brown@myerson.co.uk
Anjali Brown on LinkedIn
Annie joined Myerson's Residential Property team in March 2021. Prior to this, Annie worked in the Manchester City Centre office of a national law firm, having completed her training contract there and qualifying as a solicitor in April 2019. Annie is a graduate of the University of Manchester and completed her Legal Practice Course at BPP University in Birmingham.
Annie is experienced in residential property transactions including sales, purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages. Annie is professional, friendly and approachable and always strives to provide a personal service tailored to her clients' individual needs.
Annie is an Associate in our Residential Property Team
0161 941 4000
Annie.Tam@myerson.co.uk
Annie Tam on LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Marketing Executive
- Senior Marketing Executive
Ashleigh joined the Marketing team at Myerson Solicitors in 2019, as a Marketing Assistant, and was quickly promoted to Marketing Executive in 2020, and to Senior Marketing Executive in 2023.
Responsibilities include key offline marketing strategies, planning and management of events, brand development, PR support, CRM, and data management across the firm, as well as coordinating cross-departmental activities, including Business Development, Social Events and Training.
Prior to becoming the Firm's Marketing Executive, Ashleigh began her career at Myerson within the Administrative Department in 2018, and previously worked at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP as a Legal Apprentice. Ashleigh is currently working on achieving Level 6 CIM in Marketing.
Ashleigh is a Senior Marketing Executive in our Marketing Team
0161 941 4000
ashleigh.taylor@myerson.co.uk
Ashleigh Taylor on LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Business Development Assistant
Ashley has lived locally all her life and attended Altrincham Girls Grammar School. She then attained a 2:1 in English Literature and Drama and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Distinction at Manchester Metropolitan University. Ashley has worked in education since 2014.
Ashley joined the Business Development team in 2023. Responsibilities include supporting the Business Development team with communication and data input, developing the monthly newsletter and coordinating networking events.
Outside of work, Ashley is an avid reader and sings with a local covers band.
Ashley is a Business Development Assistant in our Business Development Team
01619414000
ashley.foster@myerson.co.uk
Ashley Foster on LinkedIn
Job Titles:
- Business Administrator
- Executive
Barbara is an Executive Business Administrator in our Administration Team
Barbara's responsibilities within the firm include Reception, organising meeting rooms, day to day admin tasks as well as being part of the Myerson Social Committee.
Prior to joining Myerson, Barbara worked for a hotel in Reservations, Reception and Events.
Ben joined Myerson in October 2023, as a Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts & Probate Team, after completing his Training Contract at a national firm.
Ben studied Law at the University of Liverpool and graduated with a First Class LLB. Following this, Ben worked as a Paralegal for three years and, during the period of 2019-2021, studied the Legal Practice Course and MSc in Law, Business and Management part-time at the University of Law in Manchester. He achieved a distinction.
Ben is a Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
01619414000
ben.murphy@myerson.co.uk
Ben Murphy on LinkedIn
Bev has been with Myerson Solicitors LLP since 2008 and joined the accounts team in 2009.
Bev's main responsibility is dealing with the supplier ledger but is also involved with the credit control and client work.
Job Titles:
- Senior Digital Marketing Executive
Cameron joined the Marketing team at Myerson Solicitors in 2023 as a Senior Digital Marketing Executive.
Responsibilities include implementing key digital marketing strategies, email marketing, brand development, PPC, and data analysis across the firm, as well as videography and website maintenance.
Prior to becoming the Firm's Senior Digital Marketing Executive, Cameron graduated from Swansea University in 2019 with a degree in English Literature and a Masters' in Journalism & PR. Between graduating and joining Myerson, Cameron worked in a marketing capacity across a range of professional service industries, such as Accountancy and Property Investment.
Cameron is a Senior Digital Marketing Executive in the Digital Marketing Team
01619414000
cameron.pilling@myerson.co.uk
Cameron Pilling on LinkedIn
Carl is the firm's CEO
0161 941 4000
carl.newton@myerson.co.uk
Carl Newton on LinkedIn
Carl joined the firm in 1995, known then as Neil Myerson & Co and became a Partner in 1999.
As CEO, Carl is responsible for leading the firm's business strategy, vision, culture, people management and business support functions, providing strategic guidance to all fee earning and non-fee earning departments.
He leads the Board, Partners, Heads of Department and Business Services Managers to advance client and employee engagement, developing high performing managerial and exceptional client service delivery teams.
Demonstrating his strong leadership, Carl focuses on investing in people and democratising various functions throughout the firm, enabling employee participation. This has positively impacted the culture of the firm, the motivation of its people and thus its performance.
Carl has significantly bolstered the profile and reputation of Myerson within the professional services industry, championing the brand and engendering an entrepreneurial spirit within the firm to create smart, efficient and flexible working practices, which in turn generate a positive working environment. He successfully introduced the firm's operating system (EOS, inspired by the book Traction, Gino Wickman) which has enabled Myerson to further improve its collegiate way of working with a focus on providing efficient, transparent leadership and accountability to its clients as a trusted advisor.
Prior to becoming the Firm's Managing Partner and then CEO, Carl was for many years the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department at Myerson. After gaining a first-class honours degree from Lancaster University and first-class honours on the Law Society Finals course, he trained at Addleshaw Goddard in Manchester and joined Myerson as a Corporate/Commercial lawyer in 1995.
Carl not only champions the industry of law at Myerson but is also a non-executive director of the UK 200 group, mentoring and inspiring other law and accountancy firms from across the UK. (The UK 200 group is made of independent chartered accountants, and law firms with connections around the world aiming to ‘build a better together').
Job Titles:
- Head
- Partner
- Head of Our Commercial Team / 0161 941 4000
- Member of the Society for Computers and Law
Carla is a Partner and Head of our Commercial department, specialising in Commercial Law, IT Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Agency and Franchising. Carla studied law at Manchester Metropolitan University and trained at Brabners Chaffe Street. Upon qualification, she joined the national law firm Hill Dickinson and worked in the Corporate Commercial department at their head office in Liverpool. Carla joined Myerson as an assistant solicitor in 2008.
Carla has a particular interest in the Tech Sector and has a wealth of experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of technology contracts, including software development agreements, app development agreements, platform development and supply agreements, SaaS agreements and software licensing, hosting and maintenance agreements. Carla has assisted developers in taking their apps to market, including their deployment on AWS and Google platforms as well as the App Store.
Carla acts for large software houses and has been involved in multi-million-pound software licencing, support and maintenance agreements and also works with start-ups who are looking to enter the marketplace with their software offerings. As part of her work in the Technology Sector, Carla has specialist experience with life sciences, healthcare technologies and solutions, regulated and financial technologies, and green technologies.
Carla's strong Commercial/IT background means she is able to provide valuable assistance within Myerson's Compliance Team, advising clients on data protection, GDPR, anti-bribery compliance and competition law.
Carla has experience in a wide range of commercial matters, including drafting and negotiating an array of commercial agreements from both a supplier and customer perspective, including agency agreements, distribution agreements, standard terms and conditions for the supply of services and goods on both a business to business and business to consumer basis. Carla acts for a variety of businesses, including SMEs, small start-ups and owner-managed companies.
Carla is a member of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL).
Carla was recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Individual for IT/Technology Law.
Expertise and Past Cases
Carla regularly provides training:
to clients within the Tech Sector on the legal issues their businesses may encounter; and
on GDPR and data protection.
Carla also provides advice and assistance on data protection, privacy, business continuity and disaster recovery.
Carla assists and advises both franchisees and franchisors on the terms of their agreements and has assisted in the establishment of franchise networks and pilot schemes.
Examples of notable work undertaken by Carla are:
Carla is a member of Society for Computers and Law (SCL). SCL is an educational charity which provides advanced training in Technology law.
Carla is a Partner and Head of our Commercial Team
0161 941 4000
carla.murray@myerson.co.uk
Carla Murray on LinkedIn
Carly qualified as a Solicitor in 2012, having completed her Law Degree at The University of Durham.
Carly first worked at Myerson in 2017 and re-joined the firm in 2023 as a Senior Associate. Carly has previously worked at firms in Chester, Manchester and Liverpool, and has specialised in residential property since qualification.
Carly deals with all aspects of residential property, with registered and unregistered land, and has particular experience in buy-to-let investments and portfolio refinancing. Carly also deals with applications for adverse possession and the set-up of small residential sites for new development.
Carly is a Senior Associate in our Residential Property Team
0161 941 4000
carly.traverse@myerson.co.uk
Carly Traverse on LinkedIn
Carolyn is a Legal PA in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
Carolyn joined the Wills Trust and Probate Team at Myerson in March 2022 as a Legal PA.
Responsibilities include assisting 7 fee earners within the Wills Trust and Probate Team, dealing with internal and external calls and correspondence, preparing and amending documents, diary management, liaising with and assisting clients, accounts tasks including payments and billing, providing high quality work.
Prior to joining Myerson, Carolyn worked at Chafes Solicitors as a Legal Secretary with the Wills Trust and Probate team for 15 years and at SASDaniels again with the Wills, Trust and Probate Team for 10 years prior to that.
Charlotte is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team
Cherri is a Client Service Administrator in our Operations Team
Chris is a Client Services Administrator in our Operations Team
Chris is a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Teams
Job Titles:
- Head of Business Development
Chris Wilson is the Head of Business Development and leads the Myerson Connections Team
Clara is a Partner in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
Danielle is the Senior Operations Manager in our Operations Team
Danielle is Legal PA in our Contentious Probate Team
David is an Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team
Deborah is a Support PA in our Wills, Trusts & Probate Team
"Carl has been instrumental in bringing together law firms within the UK 200 group, whilst demonstrating great leadership and collaboration with those firms.
His knowledge within the industry is second to none and he openly shares his experiences with other UK 200 firms, that is greatly appreciated by the law firms. He is an asset to the UK 200 group, and with his leadership and support, we have been able to grow the group successfully."
Donna is a Senior Legal PA in our Commercial Property Team
Donna is the Business Support Manager in our Administration and Legal PA Team
Eleanor is a Senior Associate in our Contentious Probate Team
Emily is an Senior People Executive in our People and Culture Team
Emily is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team
Emma is a Marketing Executive in our Marketing Team
Hannah is a Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
Heather is a Partner and Head of our Residential Property Team
Helen is a Paralegal in our Contentious Probate Team
Helen is a Partner and Head of the Contentious Probate Team
Holly is a Paralegal in our Residential Property Team
Ian is a Legal Director in our Commercial Property Team
Isobel is a Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate Team
Izzy is an SEO Executive in our Digital Marketing Team
Jack is an Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team
Jack is an Associate in our Insolvency and Restructuring Team
Jade is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate Team
James is the Talent Acquisition Manager in our People and Culture Team
James is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team
Jamie is a Senior Legal Cashier in our Accounts Team
Jennifer is an Associate in our Property Litigation Team
Jennifer is a Partner in our Contentious Probate Team
Jessica is a Legal PA in our Commercial Property Team
Jessica is a Trainee Solicitor in our Residential Property Team.
Jess is a Solicitor Apprentice at Myerson Solicitors
Jo is a Partner in both our Employment and Compliance Teams
Joanne is a Partner and Head of our Commercial Property Team
Jordanna is our People Director and Head of our People and Culture Team
Josie is a Legal PA in our Residential Property Team
Julie is a Client Service Administrator in our Operations Team
Karen is a Senior Associate in our Property Litigation Team
Karl is the firm's Finance Director and Chief Technology Officer
Katie is an Associate in our Contentious Probate Team
Kiera is a Trainee Solicitor in our Commercial Property Law Team
Kirsty is an Executive Business Administrator in our Administration Team
Laura is a Solicitor in our Residential Property Team
Laura is a Partner and Head of our Property Litigation Team
Laura is a Senior Associate in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team
Lauren is a Solicitor Apprentice at Myerson Solicitors
Lianne is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team
Lisa is a Paralegal in the Contentious Probate Team
Lisa is a Paralegal in our Residential Property Team
Louis is a Solicitor Apprentice at Myerson Solicitors
Luke is a Senior Data Executive in our Operations Team
Nicola is a Senior Associate in our Contentious Probate Team
Oliver is a Trainee Solicitor in the Employment Team.
Olivia is an Associate in our Residential Property Team
Olivia is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate Team
Paige is a Business Administrator in our Administration Team at Myerson
Patrick is a Senior Associate in our Employment Team
Richard is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Team
Richard is the Legal Cashier Manager in our Accounts Team
Richard is a Partner and Head of our Insolvency and Restructuring Team
Robert is a Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team
Sarah is a Legal PA in our Contentious Probate Team
Sarah is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team
Sarah is a Paralegal in our Dispute Resolution Team
Sarah is an Associate in our Commercial Property Team
Scott is a Senior Executive in our Business Development Team
Sidrah is an Associate in our Commercial Property Team
Sophie is a Legal PA in our Dispute Resolution Team
Stephanie is an Associate in our Contentious Probate Team
Stuart is the Digital Marketing Manager in our Marketing Team
Suzanne is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution Team
Thomas is a Trainee Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team
Victoria is a Trainee Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team
Vikki is a Solicitor in our Property Litigation Team