ELMHIRST PARKER SOLICITORS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Partner
- Managing Partner / Barnsley
Barry deals with most aspects of the firm and is most involved with finance and compliance.
Interests: Barry enjoys most sports and tries to get out cyclng most weekends (when it is not too cold).
Career: Chris joined the firm in 2007 and specialises in Probate and Estate Administration work. He initially trained at the Leeds Probate Courts where he worked for 5 years before leaving in 2001 to pursue a career in private practice.
Interests: Reading, Travelling, Cinema, History and Etymology
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Executive
- Conveyancing Executive / Sherburn - in - Elmet
Christina has many years' experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing, including:
House sales and purchases
New build property
Remortages
Transfers of equity
Approachable, efficient, and with a strong ability to communicate clearly and put clients at ease, Christina has earned a reputation for getting the job done - thoroughly and on time.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Solicitor / Barnsley
- Solicitors
Helen is a vastly experienced Family lawyer, who recognises the need for dialogue and compromise. However, if the need arises, her extensive experience of the court system will help you through those difficult times. Formerly a partner in her own firm, Helen now provides valuable help to our clients.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant / Sherburn - in - Elmet
Career with Elmhirst Solicitors: John joined the Firm in 1975 and became a Partner in the in 1980. He specialises in all types of property matters, both commercial, agricultural and residential. In addition, he deals with business sales and acquisitions, private client work including wills, IHT planning and large estates. John retired as a partner in 2016, but still works part time on a consultancy basis.
Interests: John was a school governor for many years, is a keen sports fan and in his spare time enjoys gardening and cookery.
Keith takes time to understand the problem and advises on the best way to proceed, preferably without the courts. However, should this approach be necessary, his extensive experience here is invaluable.
Interests: Spending time with his family, hiking, tennis and comedy.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Solicitor / Sherburn - in - Elmet
Leona came a little late to the law, but since achieving a 1st class honours degree in law she hasn't looked back, and has also achieved a Masters degree in Legal Practice. Leona is now fully qualified and specialises in wills and probate work in our Sherburn-in-Elmet office.
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Executive / Barnsley
Career with Elmhirst Parker: Martin qualified as a solicitor after doing his training with Elmhirst and Maxton solicitors and has been with the firm since 1986. He became a Partner in 1992 and works in Selby at the Abbey Yard office. He does a mixed Commercial workload, in particular commercial property, both leasehold and freehold, and has specialised for the last 10 years in Hotels, Public Houses and other licensed property.
Interests: Martin is married with two young daughters and when he gets the chance plays golf and goes to watch rugby.
Job Titles:
- Probate Executive
- Probate Executive / Barnsley
Job Titles:
- Chartered Legal Executive
- Chartered Legal Executive / Sherburn - in - Elmet
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Member of Resolution
- Partner / Sherburn - in - Elmet
Sarah has a wealth of experience in all areas of relationship breakdown and provides full support in all areas throughout the process, whether it relates to:
the protection of your assets (finances, pension, business, property)
your children
LGBT advice.
Sarah is a member of Resolution and a trained Collaborative Law practitioner. She can help you achieve a fair resolution with your partner.
Alternatively, if the going gets tough, Sarah has the strength and experience to provide you with the necessary support.
Career with Elmhirst Parker: Simon joined the firm in 1984 and is a Partner and head of our Private Client Department. He specialises in will drafting and estate planning, the creation of trusts, agricultural estates and related tax advice. He also provides a large range of legal services to elderly clients including Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection work. Simon also handles Commercial property transactions and acts for a number of local charities.
Simon is a member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
Interests: In his spare time Simon gardens and plays golf. He also enjoys skiing, game fishing and shooting.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant / Employment
Steve has over 16 years' experience advising clients in all aspects of employment law:
Employment tribunal litigation
Discrimination issues
Drafting contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks
HR issues, including sickness absence and performance management
Drafting contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks
Redundancy and restructuring
Advising on the employment aspects of business purchases and sales
Steve acts for businesses of all sizes as well as individual employees suffering problems at work.
He is a very experienced employment tribunal advocate, and delivers excellent results. Steve gives advice in plain English and his main aim is to achieve his clients' goals swiftly and effectively. Steve has a wealth of experience advising in redundancy situations and the full range of HR issues, including discipline and grievance, sickness absence and performance management.