GEOFFREY LEAVER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Amber Mason Accounts Manager
Amber joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in November 2016, where she started as a legal cashier trainee progressing to Accounts Manager. Her role involves producing management accounts and supporting her colleagues.
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- Ann Summerling Senior Associate / Personal Injury
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute
- Senior Associate Personal Injury
Ann is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives who joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in May 2006.
She has extensive experience in handling all types of personal injury claims including:
road traffic accidents
accidents at work
slips and trips
psychological injuries
clinical negligence
Ann is a regular attendee at the Brain Injury Group training seminars and deals with high value complex cases involving head trauma and multiple injuries.
Ann is well versed in the more unusual cases involving chronic pain and somatoform disorders in children and understands that these claims can take many years to be fully evaluated.
She works closely with clients to achieve the best financial outcome to enable them to put their claim behind them and move on with their lives.
Interests
Outside of work Ann enjoys travelling, gardening, reading and is a keen supporter of Northampton Saints RFC.
Job Titles:
- Manager
- Anne Maguire Consultant / Personal Injury
- Consultant Personal Injury
- Consultant to the Personal Injury Department
Anne is a Consultant to the Personal Injury Department. Anne is ranked as a leader in her field by Chamber and Partners Legal Directory.
She has more than 30 years' experience representing clients who have suffered serious brain or life-changing injuries, clinical negligence and fatal accidents. Anne specialises in catastrophic brain injury cases and acts under Conditional Fee Agreements, known as No Win No fee.
As complex cases take time, Anne aims to obtain early interim payments to provide immediate assistance to fund rehabilitation, home adaptations and relieve financial pressure.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Personal Injury
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Personal Injury
Ariana is the newest member of our Personal Injury team and joins us as a Paralegal. After graduating from Buckingham University with an LLB, Ariana completed her Legal Practice Course and LLM with De Montfort University. Having always had a passion for studying law, she chose to specifically study personal injury during her master's degree.
Ariana works alongside Navdip Gill on a variety of personal injury matters, focusing on brain and head injury claims.
Interests
Outside of work Ariana enjoys painting and crafting. She also enjoys travelling to see family in Spain and around Europe, hiking with friends, going on walks with her dog, and watching/listening to true crime documentaries!
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- Asha Ali Solicitor / Commercial Property
Asha will be working alongside Darren Millis and Richard Willis handling Commercial Property Sales, Purchases, Option Agreements and Commercial Leases.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Catrina Saracino Solicitor
- Solicitor Private Client Services
Catrina is a Solicitor working within the Private Client Services team. Catrina specialises in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, applications for Deputyship orders and the administration of Estates/Probate. She has great empathy and professionalism in helping her clients at difficult times and is described as being very knowledgeable, approachable whilst delivering a first class service.
Catrina is a Solicitor working within the Private Client Services team. Catrina specialises in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the administration of Estates/Probate.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Head of the Department
- Partner Private Client Services
Dagmara is Head of the Department and has many years of experience in all aspects of private client work. She specialises in:-
Dagmara is Head of the Department and has many years of experience in all aspects of private client work. Dagmara's strengths are working with families on very sensitive and emotive matters, providing them with specialist legal advice. She ensures clients are supported but also advised clearly and comprehensively on the legal issue(s) at hand so that they can make an informed decision.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Solicitor
- Danielle Austin Senior Associate Solicitor
- New Partner
- Senior Associate Solicitor Company Commercial
Danielle Austin is a Senior Associate Solicitor who is experienced in dealing with Company and Commercial matters.
Danielle graduated from De Montfort University with a First Class Honours in Law (LLB). Danielle was awarded a scholarship to continue her legal studies and she completed the Legal Practice Course at Leicester Institute of Legal Practice. Danielle joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in 2016 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2019.
Danielle's experience includes working with companies, businesses, individuals, entrepreneurs and advising on a variety of matters including corporate advice, corporate transactions, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and intellectual property.
Interests
Outside of the office Danielle enjoys gardening, long dog walks, and is a volunteer for The Parks Trust.
"From my first meeting with Danielle through until completion of our job I felt entirely in knowledgeable and capable hands. I was always kept up-to-date with the progress and milestones we needed to take and Danielle was efficient and diligent in following up with all parties to ensure the process moved along smoothly. Danielle was always available to answer and clarify any queries I had. I'd be very happy to recommend Danielle and will of course take any future legal problems I may have directly to Danielle for her expertise."
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Darren Millis Partner / Commercial Property
- Head of the Department
- Partner Commercial Property
- Property Solicitor
Darren has over 25 years' experience in dealing with commercial property work. Darren has concentrated in the last few years on the more complicated land acquisition and development work including:
Options
Conditional contracts
Promotion agreements
Pre-emption agreements
Darren is Head of the Department and has also continued to act for a wide variety of clients on leases for both landlord and tenant.
Interests
Darren enjoys travelling to the Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve in Wales to visit Idris and Telyn the resident ospreys (and their family) together with plenty of walking. Darren is also a trustee of the Milton Keynes Museum, Arts Gateway and Vice President of the Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Commercial Property
- David Barton Consultant / Commercial Property
David Barton joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in 2014 along with his planning and property development team from Williams & Company in Ampthill.
David is widely known for his expertise in helping farmers, landowners and property developers grow houses on their land. David now assists the team as a Consultant.
"David has provided legal services to us and members of our family for approximately 45 years……We have always respected his advice and are aware his Specialist expertise in land development is highly regarded by his peers."
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- Emma Sidney Licensed Conveyancer / Residential Property
- Licensed Conveyancer Residential Property
A graduate of Northampton University, Emma qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2005.
She joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors three years later and deals with the lease, sale and purchase of commercial property and residential, as well as representing several national charity organisations.
Emma has been accredited to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme as part of the firms wider accreditation to this industry standard scheme.
Interests
Emma is a keen traveller and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her young family.
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- Gemma Gurney Solicitor
- Member of Our Company Commercial
- Solicitor Company Commercial
Gemma is the newest member of our Company Commercial team. After graduating from the University of Lincoln with an LLB, Gemma completed her Legal Practice Course at Leicester Institute of Legal Practice
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Gemma is the newest member of our Company Commercial team. After graduating from the University of Lincoln with an LLB, Gemma completed her Legal Practice Course at Leicester Institute of Legal Practice. Having completed her training locally in Milton Keynes, Gemma joins us as a Solicitor.
With experience in commercial contracts and drafting terms and conditions, Gemma will be working alongside Tim Roberts and Danielle Austin in the Company Commercial team.
Interests
Outside work, Gemma likes to travel, go walking in the countryside, and is a volunteer at a local Brownie pack.
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- Georgina Page Solicitor / Commercial Property
- Solicitor Commercial Property
Georgina joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in October 2014 from Williams & Company in Ampthill. Georgina completed the Legal Practice Course at Sheffield University after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a 2:1 in Law (LLB). After working as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, Georgina qualified as a solicitor in June 2022.
Georgina deals primarily with commercial property developments and plot sales as well as residential transactions for commercial clients and reversion sales working with both Richard Willis and Darren Millis. She is also accredited to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme as part of the firms wider accreditation to this industry standard scheme.
Interests
Outside of work Georgina enjoys baking and spending time in the countryside.
Georgina joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in October 2014 from Williams & Company in Ampthill. Georgina completed the Legal Practice Course at Sheffield University after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a 2:1 in Law (LLB) and qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2020.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Guy Brooks Partner
- Partner Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Guy has more than 30 years' experience in the legal profession and headed up the Commercial Litigation department of local firm Fennemores, before joining Geoffrey Leaver as joint head of the Dispute Resolution department in 2006.
The Dispute Resolution department have been recognised by Legal 500 UK - "Dispute resolution is a core focus for Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP, reflected in a partner-driven team led by Kenneth Stangoe, and including Guy Brooks and the highly experienced Trevor Coward. In 2014, the firm represented a broad range of local, national and international clients."
He has represented a range of businesses, from small firms to large corporations, banks and public bodies, in cases involving arguments over contracts, technology, shareholder and partnership disputes, debt and insolvency, professional negligence by solicitors and other advisers (including financial mis-selling and negligent investment advice) and intellectual property.
Guy has a reputation as a tough negotiator and regularly contributes to legal journals and publications. He is accredited by CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) as a mediator and also a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
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- Herma Hirst Litigation Executive / Personal Injury
- Litigation Executive Personal Injury
- Personal Injury
Herma is a very experienced litigator who has been running complex personal and clinical negligence cases for over 20 years. She is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Herma is determined to obtain the compensation her clients deserve whilst being compassionate and considerate to their needs. Her experience extends across a variety of personal injury claims including road traffic accidents, slips and trips and infant cases.
Working alongside Navdip Gill, she is extensively involved with brain injured cases which end up in the High Court.
Job Titles:
- Legal Executive
- Ivone Joaquim Senior Associate
- Member of the Law Society Private Client Section
- Senior Associate Private Client Services
Ivone deals with a variety of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, estate administration and post-death variations helping our clients in a professional and dignified manner.
Ivone's legal experience spans over 30 years and began with her practicing residential property law in South Africa. She transferred her legal training from South Africa to England and undertook further qualifications in private client.
Ivone has been a member of the Law Society Private Client Section from 2011, is currently a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is studying to finish her full TEP qualification.
Ivone finds her job very rewarding in helping and assisting people reach the best outcome for them and their family.
Interests
Outside of work Ivone enjoys gardening, walking and travelling. Her favourite places for long walks and relaxation are the Highlands, Lake District, Dartmoor and Wales.
Ivone is a Legal Executive in the Private Client Services Department and is able to advise in a range of matters relating to the administration of estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship application.
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- Digital Marketing Assistant Marketing
- Jessica Fludgate Digital Marketing Assistant / Marketing
- Member of Our Marketing Team
Jessica is the newest member of our Marketing Team, supporting with Social Media and maintaining the website. She is highly motivated and has 6 years experience working as a Digital Marketer, supporting a range of businesses across the Education, Construction and Entertainment industries.
Interests
Away from the office Jessica enjoys Musical Theatre and travelling.
Job Titles:
- Senior Partner
- Consultant Solicitor Advocate
Jim qualified as a solicitor in 1984 and is also a Solicitor - Advocate. He has over 40 years experience in the law and specialises in will, probate, trust and inheritance disputes and court of protection cases to include:
Contesting a will.
Defending a Contested Will.
Contentious Probate.
Making a claim for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
An executor or beneficiary involved in contentious probate or inheritance dispute.
Disputed cases in the court of protection - to include Statutory Wills disputes, challenging gifts, seeking the approval of the court of protection to actions taken by attorney, objection to an appointment, cancelling a power of attorney, and challenging personal welfare decisions and capacity disputes.
Proprietary estoppel, resulting trust and constructive trust cases.
Concerned over how a trust is being run.
A trustee faced with a dispute
Jim brings to his cases his long and varied experience across a number of legal areas. He began his career appearing on a daily basis in the Magistrates and County Courts undertaking a mix of criminal and family cases. He acted in a number of complex criminal cases to include one that featured in an hour-long Crime Watch special. He was one of the first group of solicitors to be accredited to the Specialist Children's panel following the introduction of the Children Act in 1989 and as a result, specialised in this demanding work for several years appearing regularly for the child, local authority and the parents in the Magistrates, County and High Courts.
Following numerous cuts to the Legal Aid budget, Jim focused on developing the Personal Injury Department, where he secured what was then the highest award (may still be) for a work-related upper limb injury for a local secretary. Jim also specialised in multi-track cases particularly those involving a fatality or a life-changing orthopaedic injury and secured several settlements that exceeded £1 million.
Jim became Geoffrey Leaver's Senior Partner on the 1st October 2008 and remained in the role for the next 9/10 years dividing his time equally between managing the firm and carrying out fee-earning work. During this period, he began undertaking contested probate cases, trust disputes and Court of Protection work.
Jim is a qualified Higher Courts Advocate (Civil Proceedings) and an Associate Member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS).
Interests
Outside of work Jim supports Oxford United and follows horse racing. The fact he is still working gives you some idea of how successful he is at the latter. It is rumoured that the words "I was going to back that" will appear on his gravestone!
Jim has over 40 years' experience in the law and specialises in will, probate, trust and inheritance disputes and court of protection cases.
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- Karen Shakespeare Solicitor
Karen qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate administration work. She is a full member of STEP.
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- Kelly Steedon Paralegal / Commercial Property
- Paralegal Commercial Property
Kelly joined the Commercial Property Team in November 2022 as an experienced Paralegal.
Kelly has a diploma from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers and is currently working towards qualifying with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with the ultimate goal of qualifying as a solicitor.
She has experience working in commercial property and also a background in property development. She has worked alongside Lenders, Local Authorities and Housing Associations. She will be handling Commercial Property Sales, Purchases, Refinancing, Leases and various other matters, with a particular interest in development and planning.
Interests
When she isn't busy working or studying, she enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, in particular her two children and fur baby!
"Kelly managed to get an exchange and completion on a rather complex deal over the line in an incredible time window. Without her single handed devotion, hard work and tenacity, the deal would not have happened on time. Kelly made enormous personal sacrifices for us, and we are incredibly grateful to her for how much she put into the deal. Kelly, I will say it again, you are a SUPER STAR, thank you so much for what you have done for us."
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Head of the Department
- Head of the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Department
- Ken Stangoe Partner
- Partner Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Ken is Head of the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Department. He has over 20 years' experience as a commercial litigator, with a heavy focus on property disputes, including forfeiture actions and applications for relief, right of way disputes, rent recovery for commercial landlords, trusts of land, dilapidations claims, boundary disputes, rent and service charge recovery and lease renewal applications.
Has a reputation for taking on and winning difficult cases and provides a first rate and affordable service to his clients.
Interests
Outside of work Ken enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor pursuits.
Job Titles:
- Senior Solicitor
- Consultant Solicitor Commercial Property
- Kerr Clement Consultant Solicitor / Commercial Property
Kerr is a senior solicitor and has specialised in Commercial Property since 2000.
He has a broad range of experience in most aspects of land law and Landlord & Tenant related matters ranging from High Street leases to the sale and purchase of large industrial premises on business parks, small land acquisitions and complex developer site agreements.
Kerr spent some years working inhouse for a leading commercial lender and continues to act for national lenders and banks, with his knowledge of the internal processes now being put to good use in connection with commercial loans or other secured lending and securitisation for clients.
Interests
In his spare time Kerr is a keen photographer and has had various levels of success at club and regional competitions, with some of his work being accepted at the odd exhibition up and down the country. By admission he is of course his own worst critic.
Job Titles:
- Associate Personal Injury
- Kerry Gibbs Associate / Personal Injury
- Personal Injury Litigation Executive
Kerry has worked in the legal industry for over 20 years, in various roles acting on behalf of claimants and defendants. The majority of her experience has been gained in Personal Injury, where she worked her way up to client account manager for a large corporation before specialising in claimant based work.
In 2011, Kerry joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors as Personal Injury Litigation Executive helping claimants recover compensation for their injuries. Kerry specialises in road traffic accident claims both in the UK and abroad and in particular bus and motorbike claims. As a keen motorcyclist herself Kerry has great empathy in dealing with her clients.
Interests
Her many interests include motorsports (F1 and Moto GP), she is a big supporter of animal charities including RSPCA, WWF and Cat Protection, and during her busy lifestyle finds time to support local charities such as the MK Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Group.
Job Titles:
- Klaudia Karas Paralegal
- Paralegal
- Paralegal Private Client Services
Klaudia joined Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors in March 2021 and is an experienced Paralegal in our Private Client Department working on a range of residential property matters such as sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and probate sales.
Klaudia has completed her Legal Secretaries Diploma and she is continuing her professional development by undertaking CILEx studies to become a Legal Executive.
Interests
In her free time outside of the office, she enjoys photography, travelling and spending time with her family.
"I am SO relieved I used Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors for purchasing a house. Klaudia and Emma have been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. Communication has been transparent, very timely and they push hard on blockages. The team worked tirelessly to a very tight timeline, especially this close to the holiday season. Consummate professionals with a human touch, we couldn't have asked for better. Highly recommended!"
Klaudia is an experienced Paralegal in our Private Client Department working on a range of residential property matters such as sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and probate sales.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Manager Marketing
Lisa Slade-Carter is the Marketing Manager at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors supporting the marketing function which includes organising the many networking events the firm hosts throughout the year from the GL Lunch Club, PDQ - Property Development Quarterly to various key seminars. She has over 20 years of marketing experience gained in the UK and Internationally developing brands and marketing communications within the medical industry, retail and legal services.
Interests
Lisa enjoys socialising with friends and family, and using her creative skills decorating her home and garden. She is a big supporter of swimming and a qualified J1 Swimming Official for the City of Milton Keynes Swimming Club.
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- HR & Office Manager HR
- Lucy Eaton HR & Office Manager / HR
Lucy has over 18 years' experience working in Human Resources and is a Chartered Member of the CIPD. Lucy has worked for the firm since 2015 and is responsible for all aspects of HR and office facilities.
Interests
Outside of work Lucy spends her time with her family, two children and friends. She also enjoys running, baking vegan cakes and volunteers at her children's primary school.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Expert
- Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
- Navdip Gill Partner / Personal Injury
- Our Personal Injury Partner
- Partner Personal Injury
Navdip is also a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), Brain Injury group and Headway, which is a charity that is dedicated to supporting people who have sustained a brain injury.
Navdip Gill's practice spans claims involving catastrophic injuries sustained in RTAs and accidents at work. Chambers & Partners quote "Navdip Gill is very conscientious of his clients' needs."
Our Personal Injury Partner, Navdip Gill was appointed to act on behalf of a client…
Navdip is a highly experienced and shrewd Personal Injury Litigator with an exceptional track record in delivering great results for his clients. Recognised as a top ranked lawyer by Chambers & Partners, his particular area of expertise involves complex and challenging high value brain and head injury cases in both adults and children, with a majority of his cases being litigated in the High Court (King's Bench Division).
Adopting a collaborative approach with defendant insurers and their legal teams, Navdip is highly recommended for brain injury litigation. He has an outstanding record in dealing with multi-million-pound settlement with an A list of counsel and medical experts at his fingertips. He exclusively deals with brain injured client involved in aviation, motor and clinical negligence litigation.
His current caseload includes a multi-million pound gliding accident, a high-speed road traffic accident (RTA) valued at £5 million, a child pedestrian valued at 12 million, and cases in the Film and TV production industry. Navdip is the go to when clients fall-out with their existing legal teams and often taking over cases when they have been set down for trial within months from initial instruction, including taking over high profile cases from international legal firms.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner Employment
- Paula Stuart Partner / Employment
Paula has over 20 years' experience practising employment law and provides clear and practical advice to all clients in all aspects of employment matters including:
Paula has over 20 years' experience practising employment law and provides clear and practical advice to all clients in all aspects of employment matters. Paula also delivers bespoke seminars to clients to meet their specific training needs. Recent courses include ‘The Essentials of Employment Law' and ‘Best Practice when Managing Redundancies'
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Managing Partner Construction & Development
- Richard Millard Managing Partner / Construction & Development 01908 689382
Richard has over 20 years' experience acting for clients in the construction industry, providing pragmatic advice to developers, contractors, sub-contractors, design and construction professionals, housing associations, smaller builders and homeowners.
He advises clients on all aspects of the construction process including:
Advising on / drafting construction contracts, letters of appointment warranties and associated documents
Advising clients on matters as they arise during a contract and how to manage those issues.
Acting for clients to pursue/defend claims for payment, extensions of time, liquidated and other damages, loss and expense, defective and incomplete work, unlawful termination and professional negligence
Acting for homeowners and builders in domestic construction disputes
Representing clients in adjudication proceedings, arbitration and court proceedings
Resolving disputes using alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation, expert determination and early neutral evaluation.
His style and approach with clients is to listen and learn what outcomes they want to achieve, look at the facts to analyse if and how those outcomes can be achieved and then develop and implement a strategy that seeks to deliver those outcomes. When doing so, he provides objective practical advice as to the likely outcomes so decisions can be made by the client in their best overall interests.
Richard is Chairman of the Property Development Quarterly (PDQ) networking group that holds events to examine the development plans, opportunities and issues affecting growth in the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford corridor. He regularly writes articles on topical issues in the construction industry.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Solicitor Commercial Property
- Richard Willis Consultant Solicitor / Commercial Property
Richard specialises in Property Law, representing clients from small family businesses to large PLC's'. He also acts for local Councils, Parish Councils, landowners, investors, developers, lenders, Housing Associations and Charities.
One of his particular interests is working with charities which range from faith groups of all denominations, environmental organisations, hospices, educational establishments and community groups. His clients include some of the largest charities in the region.
Interests
Outside of work Richard is a keen cyclist and enjoys walking.
He is a member of the Charity Law Association.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Solicitor
- Partner Personal Injury
- Personal Injury Partner
- Sam Seaford Partner / Personal Injury
Personal injury partner Sam Seaford highlights a case where perseverance was key to getting the…
Sam is a personal injury solicitor and Partner at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors, who has over a decade of experience handling serious and catastrophic personal injury claims including but not limited to employer's liability, road traffic accidents and occupier's liability claims. Sam has extensive experience in claims against insurance companies, large scale employer's and their representatives, Councils and the Police. He specialises in high value and complex, pedestrian, motorcycle and cyclist claims.
He is a member of APIL and the Brain Injury Group
Sam's passion is to fight for the very best for his clients. He is always keen to meet with his clients and to develop strong relationships with them as he helps them through what can often be a life changing event. Sam prides himself in not only obtaining the best results for his client's in terms of their compensation but also in getting them a head start with the best rehabilitation and treatment. He works closely with insurers, health professionals and case managers ensuring the road to recovery is as beneficial and effective as it can be. Sam's view is that rehabilitation is a key part to any claim; no one wants to get injured but when they do it is important they receive the best treatment available.
Sam is not afraid to pursue difficult or complex cases and vastly enjoys the challenges of litigation and taking claims to Court. He has developed strong networks in Milton Keynes, Northampton and London area but also represents clients nationwide.
Interests
Outside of work Sam spends his time with his family, two young children and friends. Sam enjoys playing football and is a member of local teams in both Milton Keynes and Northampton. Sam attempts to keep a sense of adventure, supporting Willen Hospice with a 127 meter abseil down Northampton lift tower.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal
- Samantha Pegg Paralegal / Personal Injury
Samantha is a Paralegal in our Personal Injury team, who joined us after graduating with a First Class Honours in Law (LLB) from the University of Buckingham, and completing her Legal Practice Course and LLM from De Montfort University.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Solicitor Commercial Property
- Simon Parrott Consultant Solicitor / Commercial Property
Simon deals with Commercial Property and Business transactions and has many years' experience in dealing with complex or unusual transactions. In addition, he has dealt with property and commercial disputes for over 35 years and brings that dispute resolution experience to the table when advising clients on their property or commercial transactions. There is little he enjoys more than getting to grips with knotty or unusual property matters and using his practical and pragmatic skills to translate complex issues to clients.
He recently joined Geoffrey Leaver as a consultant having been a senior partner at a firm in Bedford.
Interests
Outside the office Simon enjoys music and musical theatre, having been a Trustee and occasional performer at the Sharnbrook Mill Theatre for many years. He tries to keep fit and enjoys cycling, walking and any sport involving water.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Partner Employment
- Stuart Snelson Partner / Employment
Stuart is Head of the Employment Department and has over 20 years' experience advising on all aspects of employment and pensions law. His partner led service provides practical and commercially focused advice to a wide range of local, national and international clients on the whole range of work related matters including:
Day to day advice on typical employment issues including disciplinary and grievance, performance, absence and termination.
Negotiating exit terms and advising on settlement agreements.
Planning and implementing corporate restructures and redundancies.
Bringing and defending Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Navigating clients through the TUPE regulations and in particular service provision changes that can arise from outsourcing or re-tendering.
Corporate support on business sales, acquisitions and mergers.
Protecting confidential information and enforcing post termination restrictive covenants.
Pensions advice to employers, trustees and individuals including de-risking, bulk annuity purchases (buy-ins), flexible apportionment arrangements, closure of schemes, disputes over pensions entitlements and governance of DB and DC trust based schemes.
Data Protection and GDPR.
Drafting contracts and policies.
Interests
Stuart is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and in his spare time is a keen runner and novice triathlete.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Head of the Department
- Tim Roberts Senior Partner
Tim Roberts is Head of the Department and the firm's Senior Partner. He began his career as a solicitor in the City of London before moving to Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors Company Commercial department. He has over 30 years of experience in Company Commercial and specialises in all aspects of the sale and purchase of companies and businesses, including management buy-outs, corporate restructuring, banking and corporate finance.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Trevor Coward Partner
Trevor specialises in the closely connected fields of commercial litigation, partner/director disputes, insolvency, property litigation, and professional negligence. His background is one of broad experience across a wide range of commercial litigation. He is a member of Legal Counsel International, an alliance of lawyers in 17 countries.
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- Certified Coach at Chenies
Zak is a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal who works in the Private Client Services team assisting with Estate Administration, Court of Protection, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills.