ANDREW ISAACS LAW - Key Persons
Amanda is our Senior Supervisory Solicitor. She deals with a wide variety of family law matters although her passion is within children law. Disputes concerning children can be extremely distressing for those involved. Amanda has an empathic approach and will provide her clients with clear constructive advice, achieving the best possible outcome for them. The best interest of the child will always be at the forefront of her mind.
Amanda has over 38 years' of experience within the legal sector and qualified as a Solicitor in 1985. She has a BA in Social Sciences and completed the Law Society Final Examinations.
Amanda is the Co-ordinator and a Trustee of the Derby Child Contact Centre; a Trustee of Behcets UK and a charitable Director of Behcets Patient Centres.
She is married with two adult children, has two pet dogs and recently became a grandma for the very first time!
Arron Scott, our Practice Manager, oversees the day to day running of the firm. He supports our team of lawyers to ensure that we continue to provide the best service possible to our clients.
Arron has worked within the legal sector for just under ten years. Prior to becoming Practice Manager, he assisted Andrew Isaacs, the Principal (and our founder) who had over 30 years' experience in family law. Arron gained a great wealth of knowledge during that time.
Arron has completed Business Studies at GCSE and A level, the Level 4 IME Accredited Management and Leadership Training Course and the AAT Qualification (Level 2-4) and is now a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Arron's passion is health and fitness, he spends most of his spare time working out at the gym and enjoying long walks with his dog Truffle. He has a love of travel and enjoys holidays abroad.
Job Titles:
- RECEPTIONIST / CLIENT RELATIONS OFFICER
Danielle is our Receptionist/Client Relations Officer.
She deals with all incoming calls, the booking in and onboarding of clients and assists our team with administration duties.
In her spare time Danielle enjoys holidays, walking and reading. She recently became engaged so is busy planning her wedding!
Job Titles:
- Head of Finance
- ASSISTANT to HEAD of FINANCE
Fiona assists our Head of Finance with the day-to-day running of our accounts department.
She has over 10 years legal accounts experience.
Fiona is married with two young children and spends her free time taking the children to various out of school activities.
Job Titles:
- FAMILY LAW EXECUTIVE
- Law Executive
Francesca is a Family Law Executive, providing support to our team of lawyers. She assists with drafting Court documents, taking instructions and liaising with clients and other parties on a day-to-day basis. Francesca is currently building her own caseload of Family Law clients.
Prior to joining Andrew Isaacs Law, Francesca began her legal career as a receptionist progressing to the position of Paralegal upon discovering her passion for Family Law. She has a background of dealing with Children Act matters.
Francesca is currently studying her CILEx to enable her to become a Legal Executive.
Francesca enjoys staying active at the gym, walking her cockapoo, holidays in the sun and water-skiing throughout the summer.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- SENIOR SOLICITOR
Gill was admitted as a Solicitor in 1982 and has specialised in Court of Protection work for the past 18 years. Before that, as a Partner at Atteys, a local law firm, she acted on behalf of Claimants in personal injury cases and was a member of the Law Society's Panel of Accredited Clinical Negligence Solicitors for over 15 years.
Gill set up Court of Protection Law Ltd in 2016, a niche practice dedicated to providing services involving the Court of Protection. Gill has considerable experience in this area. She has been appointed by the Court to act as Deputy for many clients, for whom she manages property and financial affairs. Many of Gill's clients have been awarded substantial sums in damages, following personal injury claims.
In 2019, Gill was announced as winner of the 2019 ‘Court of Protection Deputy of the Year, awarded by the Partners in Costs Magazine and AvMA, the national charity for victims of medical accidents.
Court of Protection Law Ltd amalgamated with Andrew Isaacs Law Limited in 2021 and Gill is now a consultant with the firm. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and gardening and spending time in the outdoors, particularly walking and skiing.
Ginette is a Solicitor and a fully accredited member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly. Ginette specialises in private client law which includes elderly matters, Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.
Hayley is a Paralegal, whose main role is in providing support and assistance to our team of lawyers. On a day-to-day basis Hayley will assist our lawyers with their caseloads, liaise with clients, draft legal documents, and when required, prepare court bundles.
Hayley aims to study for CILEx to enable her to become a Legal Executive and in time to run her own family law caseload.
Isobel is a Legal Assistant who spends her time supporting our team of Family Lawyers.
After passing her GCSEs, Isobel went on to complete A-levels in Law, Drama and Politics and is now studying for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives - Professional Qualification. Her goal is to become a fully qualified Legal Executive with a caseload of Family Law matters of her own.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking her pet Cockapoo, holidays abroad and spending time with her family and friends.
Job Titles:
- MEDIA & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Kerry deals with media and business development, creating content for our website/social media platforms and developing new business opportunities.
She is the main point of contact for new client queries and is also responsible for growing existing client relationships, by gaining feedback from them on their experience with the firm, to ensure that our service levels are kept to a very high standard.
Kerry has worked within the legal sector for 27 years. Within her previous role she worked within the business development team, coordinating media content, hosting events and was the editor of the company magazine.
Kerry is married with two children. She enjoys holidays with her family and dining out.
Nicola Magrath was born and bred in Melton Mowbray and is very excited to be running an office in the town to help people in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding areas.
Nicola qualified as a solicitor in September 2013. Prior to specialising in family law, Nicola worked within legal costs where she gained extensive experience in drafting and negotiations, which are important skills in family law.
Nicola deals with all matters of family law including divorce, financial matters and children matters. In financial matters Nicola has represented clients who have varied ranges of assets including client with assets valued in their millions. Nicola assists her clients in resolving family law issues whilst at the same time providing compassionate and clear advice, to ensure her client's best interests are met.
Nicola is married with two young children. She enjoys running, holidays and spending time with her family.
Philippa qualified as a solicitor in 1987 and specialises in acting as Professional Deputy and Trustee for mentally incapacitated clients.
Philippa has been ranked as a recommended solicitor in the field of Court of Protection in Legal 500 since 2017 and is also listed in Chambers as a notable practitioner in this area.
Philippa specialises in acting as Professional Deputy and Trustee for clients with substantial damages awards.
She has experience of managing a wide range of complex family and financial circumstances. Philippa takes a pragmatic and sympathetic approach to resolve difficult issues but also has experience of resorting to Court proceedings where necessary.
Philippa regularly acts as expert witness on Deputyship Costs in PI cases. She works closely with a number of PI firms, providing advice on capacity issues, Trusts and Deputyship.
Philippa is also experienced in Wills and Probate work and is an accredited member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Reuben Glynn and Teresa Glynn are Directors and Co...
Job Titles:
- SOLICITOR
- Family Law Solicitor
Roxanne is a Family Law Solicitor. She works on a vast and varied caseload including divorce, finances, children matters and more complex matters such as child abduction.
Roxanne has a very personable approach and feels it is imperative to achieve the best possible result for her clients. Roxanne understands the significance of guiding her clients through what is an extremely difficult and emotional time with compassion, whilst providing the best advice.
Roxanne studied the LPC and was awarded the Consilia Legal Prize for Family Law before qualifying as a Solicitor in July 2019. Roxanne also studied for a Criminal Justice and Law Degree and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
Roxanne enjoys spending quality time with her family. She has a love of animals and is currently raising goats and chickens!
Job Titles:
- Staff Are Great, Really Helpful Even After
Teresa Glynn are Directors and Compliance Officers of Andrew Isaacs Law Ltd.
Job Titles:
- HEAD of FINANCE
- Member of the Institute of Legal Finance & Management
Tina is our Head of Finance. Her role is to oversee the Finance Department whilst dealing with all aspects of day-to-day finance and reporting requirements.
Tina has worked within the legal industry for over 35 years. She began her career in law as an office junior at 17 years old, she enjoyed a short spell as a Legal Secretary before moving into the Accounts Department at 19 years old. Before joining the team at Andrew Isaacs Law, Tina was a Legal Cashier and Office Manager of a local high street law firm.
Tina is a Member of The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM)
Outside of work Tina enjoys spending time with her family, listening to podcasts and music, cooking and entertaining.
"Amanda was fantastic. She listened carefully and not only understood my legal situation but also the implications on my life. My options were explained with expensive legal rabbit holes pointed out and potentially better courses of actions suggested. I felt that Amanda cares about what is morally right and wrong. If you want someone to agree with what you're saying and happily take your money, go elsewhere. If you want a no messing professional eager to fight your cause then Amanda and is more than fully recommended."
"From the moment I first spoke to Amanda of Andrew Isaacs I knew I had found a professional who would listen to me and understood my issues far better than the junior assigned to me by the firm I had just visited. I moved my business to Amanda and from this point on I have felt supported with good advice that was relevant to me and a person I could talk to on the phone when I needed to. Most of my legal issues have been resolved now, as amicably as has been possible, and I fully hope that with Amanda advising me my remaining issues will also resolve in a way that is best for everyone. I would heartily recommend Amanda."
"I would highly Amanda, she is very approachable and gave me the best advice. After worrying & over thinking about my situation, Amanda made me feel like I was in safe hands and made me feel so much better about everything. Amanda is very professional and efficient & there is nothing she wouldn't do for you. If there's anyone you need in your corner it would be Amanda.