NFL LEGAL - Key Persons


Aaron Spencer

Job Titles:
  • Administration / Accounts Manager
Aaron has been in the Finance department at NFL now for over 6 years. Prior to this, Aaron was a member of the Royal Navy travelling the world as a Radar and Sonar specialist. Having recently gained an AAT level 2 foundation and then an AAT level 3 diploma in accounting, he has climbed the ladder quickly at NFL from starting out as a Financial Assistant. Aaron heads up the Finance team at NFL and is keen to continue learning new skills and making the department as efficient as possible. Outside of work Aaron is a sports fan, both playing and watching, as well as spending time with his family and dogs.

Amber Holland

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Amy Sellick

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Solicitor
Amy is a qualified Solicitor and has been working in the Conveyancing sector for over 5 years. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including Residential Sales and Purchases, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages and Leasehold transactions to name but a few. Amy strives to continually provide a professional service to both clients and referrers. Outside of work Amy's passions are Travelling, Fishing and spending time with Family, Friends and her puppy Bailey!

Ann-Marie Young

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Property & Conveyancing / Commercial Secretary
Ann-Marie has extensive knowledge and experience of working in the legal sector for over 20 years. She is very much a team player at NFL and prides herself on creating a rapport with the our clients leading to strong ongoing relationships. Ann-Marie holds an ILEX Legal Secretarial Diploma, gaining a distinction grade.

Ashley Curtis

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Ashley has over 7 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales as well as working on Leasehold transactions and ‘Buy to Let' matters. Ashley jointly heads up a team of assistants working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. Ashley is keen to progress in her career here at NFL and is always looking to broaden her knowledge in the field of Conveyancing. Ashley's hobbies and interests include spending time with her family and socialising with friends and family.

Carol Tyler

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Carol has over 15 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Carol heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Carol works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Carol's hobbies and interests include eating and drinking out.

Cassie Davies

Job Titles:
  • Residential & New Build Conveyancing / Managing Director
Cassie has over 20 years' experience in Property Law with a particular focus on property development work, she has been the Managing Director of NFL since 2014 and heads up the management team within the firm. Under Cassie's leadership, the business has introduced new teams, new branches and diversified greatly in services it can now offer within the sector, whilst continuing to adopt modern practices firmwide. Cassie's goals for NFL are for it to provide the best service possible for our existing, and new clients whilst upholding our already strong reputation. NFL is very much a modern Law firm with traditional values as well as having a strong community focus.

Charlotte Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
Charlotte has over 1 years' experience in Conveyancing having previously been a Legal Secretary in London. Charlotte holds a Legal Secretary Diploma. Charlotte is an assistant in the New Build team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Charlotte is based at our Benfleet office and is keen to further her career within the industry and firm and to progress as far as possible!

Chelsey Singleton

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Legal Assistant
Chelsey has over 4 years' experience in the Legal industry including 1 year in Conveyancing. Chelsey is an assistant in the New Build team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Chelsey is based at our Benfleet office and is keen to further her career within the industry and firm by qualifying as a Licensed Conveyancer in the near future.

Cheryl Buxton

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Cheryl has over 25 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Cheryl jointly heads up a structured team who offer an excellent service to all clients throughout the process, working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. If you are looking to buy a New Build Property, then Cheryl and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible

Chloe Trowsdale

Job Titles:
  • Administration / Office Clerk
Chloe joined the firm under the kickstart scheme in January 2022 and has been gaining experience in both the administrative side of the firm as well as in the new build team, working on plot sales. Her mission at NFL is to develop her legal career as much as possible and to carve out an occupation in the sector. Chloe works at our Benfleet office and can be seen spending time with family outside of work.

Christina Ioannou

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Private Client Solicitor
Christina is a Private Client Solicitor with over 6 years' experience. Christina has also previously been a Senior Will Writer and a Legal Secretary. Christina works at both the Benfleet and Billericay offices.

Claire Keating

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Paralegal
  • Paralegal
Claire is a Conveyancing Paralegal with over 7 years' experience. She is based at our Benfleet office and has a strong foundation in legal studies.

Danielle Fox

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Director, Partner, HOLP
Danielle is a qualified Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer who has been working in the Conveyancing sector since 2002. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law. She runs a highly structured team who offer an excellent service to all clients throughout the process. Outside of work Danielle can either be found playing sport or following her passion for interior design and property development.

David Carter

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Practice Manager
David has over 19 Years' experience of working within growing businesses ensuring all areas of the business run smoothly and evolve. At NFL he works in such a areas as finance, compliance, HR, change management, IT and business support, project management, facilities, security, business development and marketing, event management to name a few. David started at NFL in 2016 as Head of IT, then advanced to Practice Manager in 2017 and then Partner in 2020. Outside of work David can either be found playing football or spending time with family and friends.

Erica Burley

Job Titles:
  • Administration / Office Clerk
Erica joined the firm under the kickstart scheme in February 2022 and has been gaining experience in both the administrative side of the firm as well as in the post completion team in the new build department since. Erica likes spending time with friends and family outside of work and is based at the Benfleet office.

Frances Hatfield

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Legal Assistant
Frances has over 40 years' experience in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including Purchases and Sales. She also has Private Client experience and has aided in the formation of Wills and assisted with Probate matters. Frances's hobbies and interests include Reading, Sewing, Swimming and Dancing. Frances is based at our Hockley office and always tries her best to help our clients. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, then Frances and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible.

Jennifer Philpott

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Jennifer is an experienced new build Conveyancer. She covers all matters of new build work and is also GCILEx qualified with the view of qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in the future.

Jennifer Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Jennifer has over 7 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases. Jennifer works closely with our Conveyancing Executives in the department, servicing clients of some of the largest regional and national housing developers. Jennifer is a team player and is always looking to broaden her knowledge in the field of Conveyancing. Jennifer has a very broad knowledge of Help to Buy transactions including Help to Buy ISA's. Jennifer's hobbies and interests include taking her four dogs on long walks.

Joanne Owen

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Joanne has been working in the Private Client sector for over 25 years' and a Partner at NFL since 2020. She has lots of experience in many areas of Private Client work including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate matters. Joanne prides herself on providing an excellent yet personal service to all clients. Outside of work Joanne can either be found hitting the Gym, Walking, Reading or Cooking.

Julie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Julie has over 35 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build related sales. Julie heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Julie works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Julie's hobbies and interests include keeping fit and socialising with friends and family.

Justina Ivanovaite

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
Justina has over 1 years' experience in the Conveyancing industry after successfully completing her Law Degree . Justina is an assistant in the New Build team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Justina is based at our Benfleet office.

Kayley Murray

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Property & Conveyancing / Commercial Secretary
Kayley has over 5 years' experience in the Conveyancing industry after successfully completing her Law Degree. Kayley is an assistant in the Commercial team supporting the Fee-Earners with their caseloads. Kayley is based at our Billericay office.

Kim Lawrence

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Legal Assistant
Kim has over 30 years' experience in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including Purchases and Sales, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, New build transactions and Lease Extensions. Kim is based at our Benfleet office and always tries her best to help our clients. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, then Kim and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible.

Kirsty Meekcoms

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant
Kirsty has over 19 years' experience in the Conveyancing industry and has experience in New Build transactions, Residential transactions and Commercial Conveyancing. Kirsty is an assistant in the New Build team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Kirsty is based at our Benfleet office.

Leona Ingram

Job Titles:
  • Administration / Administrative Assistant
Leona has a CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing as well as previous experience in project management and has good all-round technical ability. Leona applies these skills in the admin team to help to move the firm forward, whilst ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day within our practices. Leona joined the firm in 2022 and is based predominantly ion our Billericay office.

Line Bannister

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Commercial Property & Conveyancing / Associate
Line is a qualified Solicitor and has been since 2008. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including Landlord and Tenant work for both Commercial and Residential clients as well as Lease Creation and Extension. Prior to joining NFL, Line was working as part of an in-house Legal team at a major International Airport in Canada. Line can often be seen outside of work running around after her daughters and her dog!

Maria Da Silva

Job Titles:
  • Residential & New Build Conveyancing / Legal Assistant
Maria has over 25 years' experience in Conveyancing and has assisted in many areas of property law including Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Lease Extensions and Leasehold transactions over this period. Maria always strives to provide an efficient service. Maria is based at our Benfleet office and is always happy to help clients of the firm as well as providing knowledge, assistance and guidance to our more junior employees.

Melanie Willis

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Melanie has over 26 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Melanie jointly heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Melanie works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Melanie has also worked in many other areas of Conveyancing including residential sales & purchases, leasehold transactions, re-mortgages and transfer of equity transactions amongst others

Mithila Maruthayanar

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Solicitor
Mithila is a qualified Solicitor and has been working in the Conveyancing sector for over 22 years. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including Residential Sales and Purchases, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages and Leasehold transactions to name but a few. Mithila is based at our Benfleet office and outside of work likes reading, socialising and exploring new places.

Molly Barrett

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
Having studied Law at both College and University prior, Molly now has over 7 years' experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales as well as working on Leasehold transactions and ‘Buy to Let' matters. Molly jointly heads up a team of assistants working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. Molly is keen to progress in her career here at NFL and is studying to become CLC qualified in the near future. Molly's hobbies and interests include spending time with her family and most importantly her young daughter!

Molly Smallman

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Conveyancing Executive
Molly has over 6 years' experience in all areas of Residential Conveyancing including Transfers of Equity, Re-Mortgages and both Freehold and Leasehold Residential Transactions. Molly holds a Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice. Molly's hobbies and interests include Learning Spanish and Travelling. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, then Molly and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. In fact Molly's mission at work is to simplify the complicated!

Natasha Chapman

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Legal Assistant
Natasha has over 6 years' experience in the Conveyancing industry and has experience in Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Residential purchases and sales, Buy to let and Leasehold transactions. Natasha is an assistant in the Residential team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Natasha is based at our Hockley office is working towards running her own caseload. Natasha is an animal lover and keeps a range of exotic pets!

Opal Ranger

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Paralegal
Opal is a Paralegal specialising in residential conveyancing with over six years' experience. Opal recently completed the CILEx level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice and soon will complete the level 6 qualification. Outside of work Opal likes to keep fit by attending Zumba and Yoga classes and also enjoys scenic walks with her puppy.

Sarah Seales

Job Titles:
  • Administration
Sarah has been working in the Legal sector now for over 5 years, undertaking various roles. Prior to this, Sarah spent 12 years in the Money Market sector working closely with in-house Legal teams and carrying out administrative roles. Sarah heads up the Front of house team at NFL and is keen to ensure our clients get the warm welcome they deserve. Outside of work Sarah enjoys socialising and spending time with her family.

Suzanne Wong

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Commercial Property & Conveyancing / Partner
Suzanne is a qualified Solicitor and has been working in the Conveyancing sector since 2007. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including Auction work, Loan agreements, Legal charges, Deeds of Easements, Land Promotions and many more niche and technical fields. Suzanne offers an excellent service to all clients throughout the process with a pro-active approach to her work. Outside of work Suzanne can either be found keeping fit or following her passion for the great outdoors!

Taylor Woodward

Job Titles:
  • Administration / Accounts & Administrative Assistant
Taylor joined Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis in 2021 and has been gaining valuable knowledge and experience since he set foot in the building. Taylor is aiming to obtain qualifications in finance and accountancy to elevate himself within the firm and industry. Outside of work Taylor is a keen sports fan and loves spending time with his two dogs.

Tracey Randall

Job Titles:
  • Residential Property & Conveyancing / Legal Assistant
Tracey has over 35 years' experience in Conveyancing and has assisted in many areas of property law including Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Commercial matters and Leasehold transactions over this period. Tracey gets job satisfaction by ensuring that the transaction runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Tracey is based at our Hockley office and is always happy to help clients of the firm as well as providing knowledge, assistance and guidance to our more junior employees. Outside of work Tracey enjoys craft work.

Victoria Collin

Job Titles:
  • Junior Legal Assistant
Victoria is approaching 1 years' experience in the Conveyancing industry and is keen to progress in the sector as far as possible. Victoria is an assistant in the New Build team supporting the Conveyancing Executives with their caseloads. Victoria is based at our Benfleet office. Outside of work Victoria enjoys Running, Keeping Fit and Shopping.

Violeta Scrivener

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor
  • Residential & New Build Conveyancing / Solicitor
Violeta is a qualified Solicitor and has been working in the Conveyancing sector for over 7 years. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including New Build transactions, Residential Sales and Purchases, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Leasehold transactions to name but a few. Violeta, amongst other roles, assists the Head of the New Build Team. Outside of work Violeta's passions are Travelling, and specifically exploring new places as well as spending time with friends and family and in particular, her young daughter!