LFBB SOLICITORS - Key Persons


Andrea Darwent

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Manager
  • Accounts Manager / Accounts
Andrea is our Accounts Manager. She has over 20 years experience in dealing with legal accounts and plays a vital part in ensuring that the practice runs smoothly.

Daniel Flowers

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Solicitor
  • Partner / Divorce
Daniel joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in August 2013 having previously worked for a high street firm in London. He qualified as a solicitor in 2015, soon became an associate solicitor and is now a Partner of the firm. With a background as a classicist before converting to law he brings an enthusiasm for all areas of LFBB's work. Away from the office he plays drums and guitar and in addition plays and follows football, tennis and cricket.

Martin Wilkes

Job Titles:
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Specialist in Probate
Martin is a specialist in Probate and Estate Administration with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is a committed, compassionate and enthusiastic individual who enjoys being creative in his spare time.

Neil Goodwin

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
  • Pratice Manager / Practice Manager
Neil is our Practice Manager. Born and raised in Sheffield, he has been a smiley face in and around Sheffield's businesses for nearly 50 years. An Ex-Sheffield Chamber of Commerce member. He now takes things easier as a non-working member of the Sheffield Club and Hope Valley 41 Club. He has 2 grown up children and 4 grandsons who keep him extremely busy and his "Dad Jokes" are legendary so never get him started. A lover of all things food, Neil was a contestant on Come Dine With Me as the "Fun Loving IT Guy from Sheffield". He can always be trusted to pass tips and recipes to anyone in need of new cuisine. As Practice Manager he works behind the scenes to ensure the team are happy and supported. He is always enthusiastic to be involved in anything.

Nicola Stone

Job Titles:
  • Members
  • Property

Paul Bray

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Partner / Residential Property, Commercial Property
Paul joined the Firm as a partner in February 2010, having been the Sole Principal at Bray & Co. for 24 years. Paul has experience in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. Paul is a Drummer and a lover of music. He has a recording studio with a friend where they write and arrange their own material.

Paul Hawkes

Job Titles:
  • Property

Rich Francis - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
Rich enjoys helping clients plan and manage their estates to ensure that their wishes are respected and their assets protected, tailoring solutions to meet individual client needs. In his spare time Rich works with Leeds Arts Centre acting and directing in amateur theatre.

Roy Lewis - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Founder
  • Consultant & Founder / Divorce
Our Consultant and founder of the practice of Lewis Francis (formerly Davidson Stone & Lewis) Roy has nearly fifty years experience in the law. He assists with commercial matters, matrimonial and other family matters. Roy is primarily a litigator (a court solicitor).