SNV LEGAL - Key Persons
Andrena is originally from Northern Ireland arriving in Scotland in 1994 with her family, who farm in the Machars. She was educated at the Douglas Ewart High School before graduating from Napier University in 2007 with a BA Law (Hons) Degree.
After graduating she spent six months in Australia before returning home to take up position as Assistant Manager at Cream o' Galloway. She joined the firm in 2011 and provides support in conveyancing and undertakes Executry Administration.
In his school years Craig attended Wellington School, Ayr and thereafter obtained his Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from The University...
Daniel grew up in Prestwick, attending Glenburn Primary School and Prestwick Academy. He obtained an LLB Law (Hons) degree in 2022 from the Glasgow...
Debbie grew up in the coastal village of Garlieston and was educated at Garlieston Primary School and Douglas Ewart High School. She started her career in Law in 2008.
She joined the Firm in September 2021 and qualified as a paralegal November 2022.
Debbie mostly deals with conveyancing and is predominantly based in our Newton Stewart Office.
Jacinda attended Douglas Ewart High School and then Aberdeen College where she obtained an HND in Legal Services.
She joined the firm in 2006 after working for 12 years with J & J M Rennie Chartered Accountants in Newton Stewart. Jacinda obtained her paralegal qualification from Strathclyde University in 2009. She also handles Wills & Powers of Attorney
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager
- Practice Manager
Jennifer was educated at Portpatrick Primary School and then Stranraer Academy before moving to Edinburgh to pursue training in Retail Management. Jennifer then returned to Stranraer in 2001 and started her career in Retail Banking where she remained for the next 17 years.
Jennifer was promoted to Branch Manager in 2008 and over the years has been based in Whithorn, Newton Stewart and Stranraer.
Jennifer joined the firm in July 2018 where she has taken on the role as Practice Manager.
She is based in Stranraer and undertakes all aspects of office management for our three offices.
Katie grew up locally in Kirkcudbright, attending Johnston Primary School and Kirkcudbright Academy. She obtained a degree in Business Studies and Law in 2018...
After graduating from Strathclyde University with a BA (Hons) degree in Law & History in 2014, Lauren started working towards obtaining paralegal qualifications in residential conveyancing and will, trusts and executries.
She commenced employment with the firm in July 2015 and is currently assisting with conveyancing and guardianship matters.
Linda joined the firm in 1981 and since returning in 1995 after a career break has been our law accountant responsible for the day-to-day running of our busy cashroom.
Lynne was educated at the Douglas Ewart High School before graduating from Napier University in 2001 with BA (Hons) Business Studies Degree.
After graduating she worked in Edinburgh for 15 years in the Financial Services industry initially for JP Morgan and latterly for Standard Life Investments before returning to live in Dumfries and Galloway in 2017.
Lynne joined the firm in 2018 and is also now a Paralegal. She qualified in Nov 2021 .
Marianne comes from an agricultural background and qualified as a paralegal in 1999 and joined the firm in 2002.
Marianne deals with a wide range of domestic and commercial conveyancing and domestic leasing.
Natalie grew up locally in Girvan, attending Pinwherry Primary School and Girvan Academy. Natalie obtained a degree in Law in 2021 from the University...
Natalie obtained a degree in Law in 2021 from the University of Edinburgh, and obtained her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Edinburgh in 2022.
Natalie is primarily based in our Girvan office and she also covers our Stranraer office.
Shirley was educated at Belmont Primary School in Stranraer and Stranraer Academy before attending Strathclyde University where she graduated with a Joint Honours degree in Law and French. This degree incorporated a year at Toulouse University in the south of France where she studied law taught wholly using the French language.
Shirley obtained her Diploma in Legal Practice from the Glasgow Graduate School of Law and started as a Trainee Solicitor with our Newton Stewart office in 2005. Shirley became an Assistant Solicitor in 2007 and was appointed an Associate in 2009. Shirley works mainly in Private Client including Sales, Purchases, Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Guardianships and Matrimonial. Shirley became a Partner in 2011 and covers all 3 offices.