MOSS LAW - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Family Assistant
- Family Assistant / Northwich
Amanda has a wealth of legal knowledge having worked in Law Firms since leaving School. She is a sound and reliable administrative support for Stephen Warburton.
Amanda is the first point of contact for clients and is always willing to help, support and deal with any enquiries. She regularly liaises with the Courts and other solicitors and will ensure that your matter receives the attention it deserves and is progressed efficiently and promptly.
Amanda originally joined mosshaselhurst in 1992 before leaving in 1998 to bring up her family. She returned to the Firm in 2011 and works in the Family Department.
Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, socialising and keeping fit when she has spare time!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executives Team
- Wills and LPA Executive
- Wills and LPA Executive / Winsford
Emma has been with moss haselhurst Solicitors since June 2007. Emma started as a Legal Secretary and is now a Wills Executive in the Wills Department.
Emma specialises in drafting and completing Wills, putting together and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney and completing Deputyships.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Director
- Managing Director / Northwich
Gerard qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 before joining moss haselhurst Solicitors in 1982. He became a Partner in 1983 and Senior Partner of moss haselhurst Solicitors in 1998 and is now the Managing Director.
If you need a determined and reliable Litigation/Employment Solicitor with over 40 years experience in Law then Gerard Rooney is the Solicitor for you.
A former APIL Senior Litigator with an enviable reputation in the Courts and in employment work for Employers and Employees, Partnership, Property and Boundary Disputes and Debt Collection you will be impressed by his professional approach and empathy which can also assist where dispute resolution is required.
In his leisure/spare time Gerard enjoys sport being a competitive golfer at Sandiway Golf Club and enthusiastic supporter of Local Rugby of Winnington Park and Ireland.
Gerard was recently President of the Cheshire and North Wales Law Society and before then Chair of a Legal Aid Committee and now sits on the Executive Board of the BID in Northwich.
Gerard was recently President of the Cheshire and North Wales Law Society and before then Chair of a Legal Aid Committee and now sits on the Executive Board of the BID in Northwich.
If you need help with dispute resolution or contentious legal issues in the County Court or Settlement Agreements for Employers or Employees contact Gerard now on 01606 74301 or Kerry Greatorex on 01606 74301.
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Assistant
- Conveyancing Assistant / Northwich
Jane joined the Firm in October 2019. She moved from Reception to the Residential Property Team in July 2022 as their full time Assistant. Jane welcomes new clients and provides detailed quotations tailored to their specific needs. She is always available to provide updates on matters and to answer any questions. Nothing is too much trouble.
Outside of work Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends and enjoys walking her 3 dogs in the countryside. She also likes to help look after and re-home stray cats and kittens for her mum's local animal welfare charity.
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Executive
- Member of the Executives Team
- Conveyancing Executive / Winsford
Janet has over 30 years service with the firm and has worked at the Winsford Office all that time, which has given her a vast experience and local knowledge.
Janet is well known and respected within the local property market and her reptuation brings clients back to her time after time. She is very approachable and always willing to go the extra mile.
Janet loves walking in the surrounding countryside and enjoys reading and listening to music.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Solicitor
- Director & Notary Public
- Director & Notary Public / Winsford
Joanne is a Solicitor, Notary Public and Director of mosshaselhurst Solicitors.
Joanne obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Bristol in 2000 - BA (Hons) in English Literature. In 2001 she passed her Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Chester College of Law with commendation, followed by her Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2002 with distinction.
Joanne qualified as a Solicitor in December 2004 and joined mosshaselhurst in July 2005. She became a partner in the firm in 2007.
In 2010 Joanne obtained her Post Graduate Diploma in Notarial Practice from the University of Cambridge. She was granted her Notarial Faculty in 2013.
In 2013 Joanne obtained a distinction in the STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners) Certificate in Trusts and Estates.
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Receptionist
- Receptionist / Administrator / Northwich
Karen previously worked for many years within Education as a Family Support Worker, offering emotional and practical support to parents and families.
Karen joined the Firm in May 2022 transferring her skills to her new role as Administrator/Receptionist being the first point of contact with the clients and visitors to the Firm.
Outside of work Karen enjoys spending time with her family (especially her Grandchildren Ella and Theodore) and friends and walking her dog. She also is partial to a visit to the Theatre.
Job Titles:
- Litigation Executive
- Member of the Executives Team
- Litigation Executive / Northwich
Kerry originally joined mosshaselhurst in 1986 leaving in 2003 to raise her family. She returned to the fold in 2016. Kerry has a wealth of legal experience and is Gerard Rooney's Assistant in the Litigation Department.
She is highly organized and supportive and always available to answer any queries you may have. She will try to ensure that your matter is dealt with smoothly and promptly from beginning to end.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking her dog, reading and going to the gym.
Job Titles:
- Trainee Wills Executive
- Trainee Wills Executive / Northwich
Kyla joined the Firm on 31st October 2022 as an Administrator for the Private Client Department. Her excellent work ethic, aptitude and attitude gained her promotion to Trainee Wills Executive in June 2023. Kyla also provides cover for Reception and assists the Social Media Team.
Kyla's background is mainly in hospitality which has taught her invaluable client relationship skills.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Criminal Solicitor Director
- Criminal Solicitor Director / Winsford
Mark joined the Board of Directors on 1st April 2023.
Job Titles:
- SOLICITOR
- Solicitor / Northwich
Melissa obtained a 2:1 in her Law degree at the University of Liverpool, before joining mosshaselhurst Solicitors in June 2014. Whilst working here full time Melissa was awarded a distinction in her Legal Practice Course in 2016 before qualifying as a Solicitor in April 2018.
If you are looking for a keen and knowledgeable Solicitor who can provide reliable legal support, contact Melissa now. She works in the Private Client Team working alongside Director Robert Gore on a wide range of Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate Dispute matters.
She recently received this Testimonial: -
"Melissa Hamilton was approachable and provided clear and sound advice in regard to my need. I will definitely use mosshaselhurst again if a need arises".
Melissa is happy to offer preliminary advice to steer you in the right direction.
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Executive
- Member of the Executives Team
- Conveyancing Executive / Northwich
Natalie started her career working in a Solicitor's Firm at the age of 18.
Natalie is an experienced Fee Earner dealing predominantly with residential freehold and leasehold sales. Clients feedback always remarks on her pleasant and helpful demeanour.
Natalie joined mosshaselhurst Residential Conveyancing Team in February 2020 bring her wealth of experience with her.
Outside of work Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, walking, being outdoors, shopping and going on holiday.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Solicitor / Northwich
Pauline has worked in Conveyancing for over 25 years and qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2002. She then enrolled in the College of Law and undertook a two year part time course in order to qualify as a solicitor which she achieved in 2010.
Pauline worked in Essex and Dorset for many years before moving to Cheshire in 2020. She has brought her wealth of experience and invaluable knowledge to mosshaselhurst where she is highly regarded as a safe pair of hands.
In her spare time Pauline enjoys walking with her German Shepherd Dog (Stanley) together with eating out and travelling.
Job Titles:
- Criminal Assistant
- Criminal Assistant / Winsford
Rachel joined the firm in November 2019 as a Conveyancing Assistant. She transferred to the Criminal Department in January 2021.
Rachel provides reliable administrative support for Mark Evans and Tony Birchall - liaising with clients, Magistrates and Crown Courts. She has a sound knowledge of Legal Aid and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Rachel enjoys spending her spare time with her family and supporting her children in their sporting activities.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director
- Director
- Solicitor
- Solicitor Associate Director / Northwich
Rebecca obtained a First Class Honours degree in Law at the University of Manchester in 2010 and went on to receive a Distinction in her Legal Practice Course in 2011. Rebecca qualified as a Solicitor in December 2014 and joined moss haselhurst Solicitors in January 2015.
Rebecca is a Solicitor in the Property Law Team and has experience dealing with many aspects of Residential Conveyancing including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, right to buy, transfers of equity and unregistered land.
Outside of work Rebecca has a keen interest in horse riding, playing the piano, reading and attending the gym.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Solicitor
- Member of Solicitors for the Elderly
- Solicitor and Director / Northwich
Job Titles:
- Licensed Conveyancer
- Licensed Conveyancer / Northwich
Stephen obtained his LLB Hons from Lancaster University in 2008.
Following a career in finance, Stephen moved back to Law in 2014. He worked in Residential Conveyancing based in and around Manchester City Centre from 2015. He qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2021.
Stephen has vast experience handling various matters within Residential Conveyancing such as, but not limited to, acting for individuals, companies & small developers in the sale and purchase of property, land registrations and carrying out re-mortgages of single and multiple properties for individuals and companies alike.
Stephen moved to Cheshire in 2022 with his young family.
Away from work, he enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with his family, listening to music, watching films and cooking. He is a big fan of Basketball (in particular the Chicago Bulls) and he is also a lifelong Manchester United fan.
Stephen qualified as a solicitor in 1996. He joined Mosshaselhurst in July 2021 after a successful career based in his native North Wales.
Stephen is well known and respected in the Family Courts of North Wales and Cheshire. He has also appeared regularly in the local magistrates courts having been a duty solicitor in the criminal courts and local police stations for 20 years.
He is approachable and understanding and he will provide sound and sensible legal advice in relation to issues following a relationship breakdown whether relating to divorce, finances, children, domestic violence or change of name.
Outside of work Stephen supports Wrexham football club and has travelled extensively across the continent watching the Wales international football team. He is a football referee in his local area which fits well with his professional skills as a fair, well balanced and objective Solicitor and Advocate.
Job Titles:
- Support Staff
- Wills and Probate Assistant
Sue Davis has 30 years' experience working in the legal environment.
Sue is the first point of contact for clients and is Robert Gore's 'right hand woman'. Sue's knowledge and experience is second to none. Sue is empathic, pro-active and always has regard for the sensitivity of the service that she provides.
Sue enjoys travelling; gardening, reading and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Solicitor - Crime and Motoring
- Solicitor - Crime and Motoring / Winsford
Tony was admitted as a Solicitor in June 1981 and since that date has regularly practised in the criminal courts dealing with all types of criminal offences. He is an accredited duty solicitor for all police stations and magistrates courts in England and Wales. He was a motoring panel solicitor for both the AA and RAC until these panels were discontinued.
'At home' as an advocate in the Magistrates Court, Tony is a very pro-active Solicitor who will always go the 'extra mile' to achieve the best possible outcome for clients. Possessing a wealth of knowledge and considerable court experience he is regarded as being very thorough in his preparation of all clients' matters. Very approachable and easy to talk to especially if you feel that you have become 'lost in a legal minefield' ... Tony will help you to find the way-out with straightforward, yet clear and detailed advice which clients can readily understand.
Tony is an avid listener to music of all genres and enjoys watching all sports, both live and televised.
Tony enjoys travelling both at home and abroad and believes there is no better way of ‘clearing the mind' than spending his free- time walking the hills and mountains.
So, if you have an upcoming court appearance and have been searching for a confident and assured criminal lawyer to represent you, look no further. Providing expert legal advice you can confidently trust Tony to help you to achieve the best possible outcome.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executives Team
- Office Manager
- Office Manager / Northwich
Tracey is the Office and Personnel Manager.
Tracey joined the Firm in October 1995 and worked alongside Gerard Rooney for 20 years running a very successful Personal Injury Department.
Tracey moved into Management approximately 5 years ago.
Tracey loves spending time with her family and friends (particularly her Grandchildren Emily and Alfie), enjoys holidays, reading and has ambitions to write a ‘Best Seller'.