HAWKINS RYAN - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Head of the Private Client Department
Andrew is the Head of the Private Client Department, specialising in succession planning, trust structuring and administration, working with the Court of Protection, and probate and administration of estates.
Andrew's particular focus within the Private Client Department is on building longstanding personal relationships, in the process of achieving the estate planning objectives of individuals and their families.
Andrew's personal interests include cycling, and (in a watching capacity due to several sporting injuries), cricket, ice hockey and American football.
Professional Background
2012 Solicitor and Partner at Hawkins Ryan Solicitors
2008 Andrew qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 with a regional firm in Mansfield
2004 Completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
2003 Graduated from the University of Sheffield with a 2:1 Hons in European, International and Comparative Law
David is a Consultant Solicitor in the Civil Litigation Department, with broad experience in all areas of civil disputes.
David's expertise and maintenance of good relationships with London and East Anglian barristers means that he is able to provide his clients with a quality service.
David enjoys playing the violin and has achieved Grade 8 Standard.
Professional Background
2010 Joined Hawkins Ryan
1986-2010 Equity Partner with an old established East London practice
1984 Qualified as a Solicitor having trained in London at Isadore Goldman and Son
1975 Qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
Emma is a solicitor in the Private Client Department, specialising in wills, administration of estates, grants of probate, letters of administration and powers of attorney.
Prior to joining Hawkins Ryan in the summer of 2018 Emma had worked in-house and lead a specialist litigation department advising large national organisations in dealing with all aspects of litigation. Emma brings together a practicality and an ability to understand the needs of clients in all Wills and Probate matters.
Professional Background
2018 Joined Hawkins Ryan Solicitors
2018 Qualified as a Solicitor
2013-2018 Head of in-house litigation department
2012 Completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School
2011 Graduated with a LLB (Hons) in Law with Marketing from Keele University
John is a Solicitor at Hawkins Ryan, having joined the firm as a Partner in 2013 following the merger of his firm P T Ryan with Hawkins. John has a breadth of experience as a general practitioner, and specialises in Commercial and Agricultural Property, Residential Property, and Private Client work.
John's approach throughout his work is to facilitate his clients' understanding of how and why the law interlinks with their everyday, practical matters.
A keen musician, John sings tenor, plays the tuba and conducts. John also enjoys travelling extensively by motorbike, which gives him an opportunity to practice his French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
Professional Background
2015 Solicitor at Hawkins Ryan
2013-2015 Joined Hawkins as a Consultant, then as a Partner
1971-2013 Solicitor and Partner at P T Ryan & Co
1968-1971 Practised as a Solicitor in rural Bedfordshire and then in Luton
1968 Qualified as a Solicitor after taking five year articles
Laura practises in Residential Conveyancing, conducting sales and purchases from start to finish.
Laura combines her energy, approachability and work ethic to deliver a good service, solve problems, and ensure that her clients are happy with the handling of their matter.
Job Titles:
- Senior Partner
- Solicitor
- Director and Trustee of the King 's Lynn Festival
Paul is the Senior Partner of Hawkins Ryan. Experienced in a number of fields, Paul specialises in Commercial, Litigation and Commercial Property work, and heads up the Commercial and Litigation Teams.
Paul's signature is his practical approach to advising individual and commercial clients on complex legal aspects with a view to their business needs.
Paul is a director and trustee of the King's Lynn Festival, and is a past President of the West Norfolk Chamber of Commerce.
Professional Background
Senior Partner of Hawkins Ryan
Qualified as a Solicitor in 1985
Paul trained at the London firm Withers
Rachel qualified in 1995 after training with the London firm Mishcon de Reya where she worked for clients including Diana, Princess of Wales. She later went on to specialise in high profile High Court work for clients including Carlton UK Television plc and Times Newspapers plc, working for the civil liberties and anti-terrorism firm H2O.
Since joining Hawkins Ryan in 2002, Rachel has specialised in family law. She holds accreditation awarded by the family lawyers' association Resolution, in high value complex divorce work.
Rachel is also trained in ‘out of court' dispute resolution as a collaborative lawyer and is a member of Norfolk's Good Divorce Group.
Stella specialises in Residential Conveyancing, including house sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages and voluntary registrations.
Stella is a valued member of Hawkins Ryan, whose approach is to provide clear, concise advice to ensure that her clients' goals are achieved. Having lived in the area for many years, Stella's experience and local knowledge attract a repeat client base.
Stella is family orientated, and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, walking, and swimming.
Professional Background
1995 Joined Hawkins Ryan
Studied the Law whilst working as a Legal Secretary
Will works in the Litigation Department, undertaking a wide range of work, including Personal Injury, Housing Law (both Landlord and Tenant), Boundary Disputes, Contract Disputes, Debt matters and Inheritance Provision Claims.
Will's calm and positive approach is valuable, at a time when clients may otherwise be experiencing financial or emotional difficulty.
Will is a keen sportsman, and enjoys watching and participating in a number of sports, particularly hockey, which he plays locally.
Professional Background
2017 Qualified as an Associate Legal Executive
2011 Joined Hawkins Ryan Solicitors
Graduated with a BA in Hispanic Studies from Liverpool University. Will lived in Vigo, North West Spain, for a year as part of his degree.