KEARNS - Key Persons


Ian Cork

Job Titles:
  • Business Development and Client Relationship Consultant
Ian is Kearns' Business Development and Client Relationship Consultant. He has spent his long career in the FCA and SRA regulated sectors, including senior strategic development roles in the consumer finance industry and legal profession.

Julie Burkitt

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
A Chartered Certified Accountant, Julie joined Kearns in 2018 and has over 20 years' experience working in finance within the legal sector. She has previously held finance manager roles in several large regional law firms. Julie is responsible for all aspects of finance within Kearns (including management information reporting) and works closely with all of the firm's legal teams. Julie is also our MLRO and supports the firm's Compliance Officer for Finance Administration.

Nerys Lewis

Job Titles:
  • HR Manager
Nerys joined us in 2023 as our HR Manager and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. With over 25 years' experience in both public and private sectors, Nerys is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources within Kearns. Outside of work, Nerys enjoys travelling, musical theatre, and dancing and also volunteers with Girlguiding Cymru.

Waine Mannix

Job Titles:
  • Managing Solicitor
Waine has overall responsibility for the delivery of our service to clients. He is our Compliance Officer for Legal Practice as well as Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration. Waine joined Kearns in 2022 after leading a large national debt recovery litigation practice for many years. Having specialised in managing recoveries litigation operations throughout his career, Waine was awarded inaugural membership of the "Credit Today 100" in recognition for his work in the consumer credit market. When not working, Waine loves exploring new destinations around the world and socialising with family and friends.