Our People

Adam is an equity partner in the criminal defence department, working out of Russell & Russell's Bolton and Blackpool offices. He joined the practice in 1997 and is a qualified Solicitor with a LLB Law degree. In his role, Adam is responsible for all aspects of criminal law and also specialises in licensing. 

Outside work Adam is a member of a number of local sports clubs and enjoys skiing and travelling.

Amanda joined Russell & Russell in 1990 as a trainee Solicitor, qualifying in 1992. She is now an equity partner working from the firm's Bolton head office.

She found her niche early on within the family areas of the law and developed a reputation for providing excellent client care and a solution based ethos. Committed to providing sound legal advice, Amanda became an accredited Resolution member in 2001 for private law children work and advocacy showing a specialism in these areas.

In 2004 she was made a member of the Law Society Children Panel showing her experience and experience in representing children within care proceedings.

This commitment to excellence saw Amanda become a junior partner in 1997 and then take over as head of the department in 2000. Since then, the family department has grown considerably.

Amanda promotes a caring, solution based approach which can also be a firm one when required to protect a client’s interests.

When not in work, she enjoys riding her horse, walking her dog and cooking. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Andrew read law at the University of Wales and completed his legal practice course at Chester College of Law, before finishing his training contract at a leading Brighton criminal practice. After joining Russell & Russell in 2001, he quickly qualified as a Duty Solicitor, becoming an equity partner in 2010 and now works from the firm's Bolton and Liverpool offices.

He was Russell & Russell’s first Higher Court Advocate at a time when there were relatively few solicitors exercising these rights in the Crown Court. His experience covers the whole spectrum of criminal offences - from motoring to murder - including dealing with high profile clients.

Andrew has had a pivotal role in developing Russell & Russell’s highly respected in-house advocacy team. He deals in all areas of advocacy with a particular interest in sentencing, proceeds of crime and mental health. This work has led to him dealing with specialist areas, such as Imprisonment for Public Protection, Extended Determinate Sentences, Section 37 Hospital Orders and Section 41 Restriction Orders. He has also dealt with complex cases involving explosive substances and firearms.

This work takes him to courts throughout England and Wales; The Royal Courts of Justice, the Central Criminal Court (‘the Old Bailey’), Bolton, Manchester, Liverpool, Derby, Birmingham, Preston, Carlisle, Reading and Chester Crown Courts. He has had consistent success in jury trials, combating issues of bad character, joint enterprise, hearsay, identification and alibi to secure not guilty verdicts in offences ranging from theft to Section 18 Wounding.

He has also appeared in the Court of Appeal, successfully challenging various sentences over the years; Lord Toulson (now of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom) commented on one such occasion: "That was an excellent example of a concise and effective plea."

Other recent work has seen Andrew advising boxers and their management regarding issues involving work visas and contracts. Being a life-long Liverpool FC fan, and having acted for numerous footballers over the years, he is also a Registered Lawyer under The FA Football Agents Regulations.

Andrew is a very sociable character with a keen interest in good food, wine and anything to do with cars. He has also been known to do the odd bit of running, although nothing more than a half marathon. All second to a wife, two children and, of course, Russell & Russell.

Memberships:

• Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Duty Solicitor
• Solicitor’s Association of Higher Courts Advocates
• Registered Lawyer under The FA Football Agents Regulations

Ceri studied law at the University of Liverpool, graduating in 2013. She went on to complete her LPC and LLM at the University of Law, Chester in July 2014. It was here she received the SAS Daniels award for the student achieving the highest mark in family law. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2016.

Originating from Anglesey, Ceri is a fluent Welsh speaker and works in the family department at the firm's Chester office. She specialises in Children Act matters and assisting victims of domestic abuse.

In her spare time Ceri enjoys running and has recently completed the Virgin Money London Marathon in support of Phab Kids UK. Her other hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, shopping and of course the occasional glass of Prosecco!

Derrick obtained an honours degree in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University in 1982.  After completing his Law Society finals, he joined Russell & Russell’s Farnworth office in 1983 as an Articled Clerk and completed his Articles in 1985, when he qualified as a Solicitor.

He initially practised in all areas of law, including personal injury and general litigation.  He has exclusively specialised in accident and injury claims acting on behalf of injured Claimants for almost 35 years.

Derrick is an equity partner at Russell & Russell and the head of the Personal Injury department where he has overseen the department’s development to a major player on a national level in a competitive and dynamic area of law. Whilst managing the department, he runs a case load including accident and injury cases in the workplace, industrial disease, repetitive strain injury, severe injury cases, and clinical negligence.

He has successfully concluded cases where the award of compensation has been above £1 million. He also deals with fatal accident cases.

He has the knowledge, experience and supportive approach to offer guidance and assistance to the victims and families of victims, involved in tragic and catastrophic accidents.

Away from the office, Derrick enjoys spending time with his wife, Gill and his family. He likes to play golf, follows most sports, and spends what is left of his time either in the gym keeping fit or listening to music and reading.

Memberships:

• The Law Society Panel for Approved Personal Injury Solicitors
• The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
• Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS)

Donna graduated from Nottingham University with a degree in law in 1997. After working as a Law Costs Draftsman, she went on to gain her LPC from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2004. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and became a salaried partner at Russell & Russell in 2019.

An accredited specialist with, and member of, Resolution, an organisation committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, Donna works at Russell & Russell’s head office in Bolton.

Her specialist areas are divorce and matrimonial finances, including high net worth cases and private law children matters. She also deals with judicial separations, dissolution of Civil Partnerships, cohabitation issues and domestic abuse.

In her spare time she enjoys running, reading and cooking. She also likes to spend time with friends and family, along with taking her dog, Wilf on long walks.

Memberships:

• Resolution, specialising in children law - private and financial remedies 1

Emma is an equity partner at our Horwich office, working in the wills and probate department. Having completed her Law degree in 2002, Emma went on to complete her LPC at Hudderfield University. She joined the practice in 2003 as trainee Solicitor and qualified 2006. 

In 2015, Emma became a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), an independent organsiation of solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. She has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2017 and is also a governor for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and a trustee for AGE UK Bolton.

Emma carries out all types of work in our busy elderly client department, specialising in 
wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and advice on care fees.



In her spare time, she enjoys reading, golf, swimming, socialising and spending time with her family. 

Memberships:

• Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Hannah graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a Law degree in 2016 and completed her LPC in 2018. 

She works as a paralegal in the family department of the firm’s Chester office. Her remit involves dealing with all aspects of private family law matters, in particular divorce and finances. 

In her spare time, Hannah regularly attends yoga classes and the gym. She also likes to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Howard is an equity partner and heads up the firm's criminal defence department in Chester. He graduated with a degree in 1989 from North Staffordshire Polytechnic (now Staffordshire University), before going on to complete his Law Society Finals at the College of Law York in 1990. He joined Russell & Russell on a training contract in 1990 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 1992.

Howard is an accredited police station representative and Duty Solicitor, representing suspects at the police station. He is also a Higher Court Advocate, enabling him to defend clients in both the Magistrates' and Crown Court.

In terms of other areas of criminal litigation, Howard represents clients charged with motoring and road traffic offences, private prosecutions from the DWP, RSPCA, LEA and the British Horse Racing Board. He also acts on behalf of those facing prosecution for more serious offences, including drug trafficking, murder, GBH, ABH, rape and sexual offences.

Outside of work he enjoys canoeing ,cricket and watching his own children play football and rugby. Originating from Stockport, he's a season card holder at Manchester City FC.

James obtained his law degree from the University of Wolverhampton in 1998 and attended the College of Law in Chester to complete his Legal Practice Course. His legal training was undertaken at a solicitors firm in Shrewsbury where he qualified in 2001.

He is a salaried partner and has worked in Russell & Russell’s criminal defence department in Chester since 2003. He has also been a Duty Solicitor since 2003 and a Higher Court Advocate since 2008.

Outside of work, James enjoys playing golf and is a loyal West Bromwich Albion supporter. He is also actively involved in raising money for the Wales Air Ambulance service.

Memberships:

• Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association

Jane attended the University of Central England where she obtained a degree in Politics and Government in 1990. Following her graduation, she enrolled with Manchester Metropolitan University where she completed both her CPE and LPC with distinctions in 1997. After qualifying in 1999, she became a Solicitor within Russell & Russell's personal injury department.  

Gaining a reputation for winning cases other firms refused to act on, Jane’s talent as a litigator was clear. It was her passion for successfully helping clients that led her to become an equity partner in the firm in 2008.

As well as managing the personal injury department at our Middleton branch, Jane still runs a large case load, acting for clients who have sustained serious spinal or traumatic brain injuries. She also specialises in representing amputees and works closely with residential rehabilitation centres which provide an holisitc approach to restoring maximum mobility and independence.

Jane maintains her knowledge of serious injury law by attending training events provided by relevant industry bodies, such as the brain injury association, Headway. 

In her spare time, she likes to attend a Pilates class, spend time with family and friends or immerse herself in a good book.

Memberships:

• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

After obtaining an LLB (Hons) degree from Liverpool John Moores University, Jean went on to study for her LPC at Manchester Metropolitan University, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2002. She joined Russell & Russell in 2005 and is an equity partner in the firm's family law department.

Working from firm's head office in Bolton, Jean's case load is predominantly public and private children law cases. Her specialist area of law is care proceedings, complex children cases, acting for children via their guardian and Advocacy.

Outside work, Jean enjoys her faith as a practicing Catholic, the odd spot of gardening and above all, time spent with her family.

Memberships:

• Law Society Children Panel

Jennifer graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a First in LLB Law with Criminology. As a result of achieving the highest overall grade on the ‘law with’ study programmes, she achieved the Oxford University Press Law Prize for meritorious performance. She’s now studying the LLM in Legal Practice (Masters and LPC) at BPP University Manchester on part time which she is due to complete in June 2020. 

Jennifer joined Russell & Russell’s family department in September 2019, working from the firm’s Bolton office as a paralegal. Her role involves assisting in all areas of family law.

Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys going to the gym, running and walking her dog, Dave. She also likes to spend time with family and friends as well as her partner, Stephen.

Jilal graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2018 with a first class degree in LLB Law. He’s currently studying the LLM and LPC part time in Manchester. Whilst working his way through university, he worked as a supervisor in hospitality at Manchester United Football Club.

Based at Russell & Russell’s Bolton head office, Jilal works as a paralegal in the family department. He specialises in social services involvement, representing clients at Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings on a daily basis. He also works closely with Jean Flanagan on cases that go to care proceedings.

In his spare time, Jilal likes to keep fit by going to the gym. He’s an enthusiastic sports fan and loves music festivals.

Memberships

• Resolution

Jill is an equity partner in the firm's residential conveyancing department. She graduated with a degree in mathematics from Newcastle University in 2000, followed by a postgraduate degree in law in 2001. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2005.

She joined the Russell & Russell in 2005 and acts for clients at the Bolton and Bury offices, dealing with all types of residential property transactions. In particular, Jill specialises in separate representation and buy to let mortgages for individuals and companies.

In her spare time, Jill enjoys spending time with her family.

Judith is the managing partner of the practice and heads up the wills and probate department. She completed her law degree and solicitors finals at Leeds University in 1985 and 1986 respectively. She qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and joined Russell & Russell in 1990.

Her passion for probate and court of protection work has enabled Judith to grow a successful team of 22 solicitors, legal executives and paralegals who offer a comprehensive service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to acting for clients with wills and probate requirements, Judith’s department also provides specialist advice for older and vulnerable clients.

Her drive to provide excellence as standard led her department to become the first legal practice in the Bolton area, and one of the first in the North West region, to have been awarded the prestigious Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) accreditation. This is the Law Society's standard for delivering tailored wills and probate advice and sets the benchmark for best practice and transparency in the provision of wills and estate planning services. Equally, she had ensured all the solicitors in Russell & Russell’s probate department are members of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) as well as Dementia Friends, an Alzheimer's Society initiative which helps people and organisations learn more about what it is like to live with dementia.

Outside work, Judith enjoys anything to do with mountains - skiing down them or trekking up them. She is a keen walker and loves Cavalier King Charles spaniels. She is also chair of Bolton Hospice and spends a lot of her spare time fund raising for it. In September 2019, Judith was selected to be a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.

Karen is an equity partner at the practice and heads up the conveyancing department at our Chester office. She graduated with an LLB Law degree from Manchester Polytechnic, before gaining her LPC in 1989. Following the completion of her training contract with a legal firm in London, Karen moved back to the North West to join Russell & Russell in 1991.

In her role, Karen leads a team of residential property specialists as well as managing a case load of her own. She deals with all aspects of home moves.  

Outside of work, Karen enjoys holidays, ancient history and mythology, food and friends.

Karima graduated with a degree in Spanish and English literature from Chester University in 2015. After travelling the world for over a year, she returned home to start a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University Manchester, which she finished in 2017. She’s currently studying her Legal Practice Course on a part-time basis at BPP University in Manchester.

Karima began working at Russell & Russell in 2018, working from the firm’s family law department at its Bolton head office. She deals predominantly with divorce, children and change of name matters. She also runs the legal advice clinics at Russell & Russell's Atherton and Newport Street branches as well as Leigh Citizens Advice Bureau.

In her spare time, Karima volunteers at Bolton Hospice six times a month. There, she has two roles: she works on the wards with the patients and as a bereavement support worker for family members of patients who have passed away at the Hospice. She also loves to travel, cook and exercise.

Louise is an equity partner in the wills and probate department, based at the firm's Farnworth office. She graduated from the University of Leeds in 2002 after completing an undergrad degree in English Language and Linguistics. Louise went on to undertake a Law Conversion and LPC at The College of Law in Chester, qualifying in 2007. The same year, she joined Russell & Russell on a training contract, and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2009.

She’s a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), an independent organisation of solicitors, barristers, and chartered legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. She also holds her Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation, a qualification she gained through the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). This enables Louise to advise on a range of much more complex areas of will drafting and probate law. She is also a Dementia friends champion and is on the board of trustees for Bolton Dementia Support.

Louise has two young children and enjoys spending time as a family and socialising with friends.

Memberships:

• Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Michelle began her career at Russell & Russell in 2006, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2008 when she became a permanent member of the family law team. 

She is an equity partner based at Russell & Russell's Chester office where she has been developing the family law department since 2015.

Although Michelle's experience is in all areas of family law, she focuses on representing parties in care proceedings and children law matters. She's an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and a member of Resolution.

In her spare time, she likes to keep active and where possible combines this with charity events. When she is trying to save her energy, Michelle enjoys socialising, reading and cooking.

Memberships:

• Law Society Children Panel
• Resolution

Neil obtained a Law degree with honours at Manchester Metropolitan University in 1980 and went on to complete his Law Society finals course at the University. In 1981 he joined a law firm in Leigh as an Articled Clerk, qualifying as a Solicitor in 1984. He joined Russell & Russell in 1985 as a solicitor within our Horwich branch, working in general practice. He later went on to head up the firm’s Atherton office until 2016.

Neil’s considerable abilities as a litigation lawyer led him to become a partner of the firm in 1994. He now works from Russell & Russell's Newport Street legal advice centre in Bolton.

Neil still runs a substantial case load as well as managing staff. His knowledge and experience within the legal profession means that he deals with a broad range of accident claims and clinical negligence litigation. He has successfully run exceptionally high value claims and is qualified to act on behalf of clients with more complex maters and in serious injury claims.

Memberships:

• Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
  
  

Nick obtained an law degree at the University of Central Lancashire and was admitted as a solicitor in 1986. He joined Russell & Russell in the same year. 

He became an equity partner in the criminal defence department in 1995 and works from the crime team's Bolton and Manchester offices. In addition to heading up the Crown Court department, Nick is also a Duty Solicitor and a Higher Court Advocate, which he was accredited to in 2005.

Nick specialises in all areas of criminal defence, but spends most days in Crown Court defending high profile clients and cases. Notable cases have included R v Denniston and others, Southwark Crown Ct 2009 – a money laundering trial; R v Hadfield and others, Minshull St Crown Ct 2010 – an 11 week trial regarding conspiracy to supply drugs; R v Daniel Walker, 2012 Liverpool Crown Ct – murder trial and R v Brooks, Inner London Crown Ct, 2017 – £2½ million copyright fraud. Despite dealing with significant cases Nick also has a keen interest in defending motoring offences.

Outside work, Nick likes to spend time with his family, travelling, visiting the theatre, trips to the cinema and appreciating good food. He also enjoys sports, including football and skiing, although his interest is more watching than participating these days.

Memberships:

• The Law Society
• Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association (CLSA)
• The Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA)

Peter is an equity partner in our criminal defence team and head of the Magistrates Court department.
 He graduated with an LLB (Hons) Law degree which he obtained from the University of East Anglia in 1983, before going on to complete his Law Society Finals in 1984 at Guildford Law School. He joined Russell & Russell in 1984 and qualified as a Solicitor in 1986. 

As well as being a Duty Solicitor, Peter is responsible for all aspects of Advocacy in the Magistrates Court, including road traffic law, health and safety law and domestic violence.

 His biggest achievement at Russell & Russell is the sustained delivery of high quality Advocacy at local Magistrates Courts to ensure that every client gets the best possible outcome.

 

In his spare time Peter enjoy

s regular high-level fell walking with his wife, flat-coated retriever and circle of friends. He plays squash during the winter months and golf in the summer as well as being a keen cyclist. He is also a supporter and sponsor the Old Boltonians Association.

Pippa obtained a law degree from the University of Liverpool in 2006 before completing her Legal Practice Course at Chester College of Law. She began her career working as a paralegal in busy family department of a Liverpool based law firm before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2011.

As a salaried partner working in the family law department of Russell & Russell's Chester office, Pippa specialises in divorce and complex financial disputes from both marital breakdown and cohabitee separation. She has experience of Schedule 1 applications, pre and post nuptial agreements, Legal Services Orders and applications for Maintenance. She deals with complex financial matters involving assets outside of the jurisdiction, freezing orders, pensions, third party interests and committal proceedings.

She also undertakes private law children matters and protection from domestic violence and harassment - something she is passionate about; there is no excuse for domestic abuse - and has established links with a number of domestic violence organisations. She is a member of a local domestic abuse charity, Chester Women’s Aid and is a member of family organisation, Resolution where she is accredited as a family lawyer with particular specialism in complex financial remedies and domestic abuse. Being from North Wales, Pippa's second language is Welsh. 

In her spare time, Pippa enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Memberships:

• Resolution

Graduating from Buckingham University with an LLB law degree in 1993, Richard went on to qualify as a Solicitor in 1998.

He joined the conveyancing department at Russell & Russell's Chester office in 2015 and has since gone on to become an equity partner at the firm. He is experienced in dealing with all types of property sales and purchases, but has a particular expertise in dealing with high value and complex residential sales throughout England and Wales.

Outside work, Richard likes to spend time with his family and enjoys keeping fit by running and cycling - he is a marathon mountain biker and ultra trail marathon runner. He relaxes by watching cricket and rugby.

Saira graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1998 with a degree in LLB Law. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and joined Russell & Russell in 2011 and became a salaried partner in 2017. 

Working from the firm's Newport Street legal advice centre in Bolton, Saira has the expertise to deal with all types of personal injury claims. In particular, she specialises in accident at work and public liability claims. She also speaks fluent Urdu and Punjabi.

When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Salim is an equity partner in Russell & Russell's family department and is based at the firm's Bury office.

He studied law and marketing at De-Montfort University in Leicester, having also completed his Legal Practice Course, achieving a commendation.

 Following his qualification in 2004, Salim joined Russell & Russell in 2005 and became a salaried partner in the family department in 2008.

He has extensive expertise and experience of dealing with all aspects of family and matrimonial work. He is particularly strong on child related matters and divorce, together with social services involvement and care proceedings, often acting for parents and children via their respective guardians in proceedings covering many areas in the North West.



His passion for his chosen area of law, and for making a real difference to the people he represents, meant that Salim was made an equity partner in 2010.

 

Away from work, he has a busy family life with his wife and four children. He also enjoys playing football and is a keen follower of most sports.

Memberships:

• Resolution(formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association)
• Associated Lawyers for Children
• Law Society Accredited Children's Panel

Simon obtained his law degree from the University of Sheffield in 1991, before graduating with his Law Society Finals in 1992 at the College of Law in Chester. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2000.

He joined Russell & Russell in May 2014, dealing with residential conveyancing matters and works at the firm’s Middleton office.

When he’s not at work, he runs round after his two teenage children. On the occasion when time does permit, he enjoys a spot of DIY and follows the “world’s greatest team”; Warrington Rugby League Club.

Sonya has a law LLB degree  which she obtained at the University of Leeds. She is currently in the process of completing her LLM Legal Practice certificate on a part time basis, at Leeds BPP University. 

Working as a trainee Solicitor within the family department at the firm’s Bury office, Sonya deals with all areas of family law, in particular with children involved in care proceedings and local authority care work. 

Outside work Sonya enjoys interior designing, event planning and socialising with friends and family.

Stacey studied for her criminology and criminal justice degree at University of Lancashire, before going on to complete a postgraduate diploma in crime and law at the University of Manchester in 2010. She completed her Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Certificate whilst working and graduated as a solicitor in 2017.

Although she began her career in motor fraud and moved in to personal injury claims, after she qualified as a solicitor, she worked with women’s domestic abuse charity, Endeavour offering legal help with women seeking injunctions. This developed into divorce and children work of all kinds. She competed her move into family law in 2017.

Stacey joined Russell & Russell in  2019 and works from the firm’s Bury office. Her case load involves a wide range of family work, including divorces and finances, injunctions and children work.

Outside of work, Stacey is kept busy by her son and she tries to fit in a little yoga. She has participated in numerous charity runs for the British heart foundation and Pendlebury children’s hospital. She also loves trying to cook.

Stephen is an equity partner in the firm and a property lawyer with over 30 years experience. He joined the practice in 1978 and is a qualified solicitor holding a degree in Law. 

He deals with all types of property related transactions, both commercial and residential. This includes development work for builders, self build transactions and more complex residential property matters. He also provides advice and assistance to lenders including services in respect of LPA receiverships, re-mortgages, SIPS and separate representation.
 

His biggest achievement at Russell & Russell is playing an instrumental part in ensuring that the practice seeks to deliver quality legal services that meet the needs of our clients at a fair cost to them.

 

When not at work, Stephen's interests are his wife and four children. He also enjoys watching films, music, most sports and a chilled New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

A salaried partner in the criminal defence department, Steve graduated with a degree in law and politics from Staffordshire University in 1998. He went on to complete his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Chester, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2002.

He works at the firm's criminal defence department in Chester office, representing clients across North West and North Wales.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing football for his local side, Watergate FC. When time permits, he also tries his hand at golf.

Vince started his legal career at De Montfort University in Leicester where he obtained an honours degree in law in 1981. Joining Russell & Russell in 1988 as an articled clerk, Vince completed his legal training in 1990 was made an associate solicitor with the firm that year.

Vince’s talent as a litigator was soon to show. His success and skills in acting on behalf of clients led him to become a partner of the firm in 1992 and an equity partner in 2002. 

As well as heading the personal injury department at our Bury branch, Vince still runs a large number of cases. He acts for clients all over the country, helping them obtain the compensation they deserve. His vast experience and knowledge mean that Vince tends to deal with more serious injury claims, including accidents in the workplace and industrial disease.

Away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family and has always been a keen musician, playing the trumpet and bass guitar in a soul band. He also enjoys attending concerts and the theatre, walking, socialising and, in his own words, is "a deliriously happy Manchester City supporter".

Memberships:

• Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) 
• Law Society personal injury panel (PIP)

Zoe qualified with a degree in rural resource management from Aberystwyth University in 1998. She went on to complete her CPE at the College of Law York in 1999 and LPC in 2000. 

She joined Russell & Russell in 2000 on a training contract and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2003. Zoe was made a salaried partner in 2007 and an equity partner in 2019. Working in the conveyancing department at the Bolton head office, undertakes all areas of conveyancing.



Outside work, she enjoys walking, sailing and is a group scout leader of her local scout group.