Our People

Alex joined Russell & Russell in 2015 and works as a conveyancer in our Bolton head office on Wood Street. He has over 10 years of experience in conveyancing and deals with all types of residential property transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build and remortgages. 

Outside work, Alex likes to spend time with his partner and son. He’s a keen sportsman and enjoys both playing and watching football and cricket.

Alia graduated from the University of Manchester with a law degree in 2016. She went on to complete her Postgraduate Legal Practice Course at BPP Manchester, gaining her accreditation in November 2018. She began her training as a Solicitor in January 2020.

Having previous experience of the personal injury sector, Alia works in Russell & Russell's Middleton office. She deals with all elements of personal injury cases, in particular road traffic accidents, employers and public liability, clinical negligence and criminal injuries claims. 

Outside work, Alia enjoys travelling, hiking, reading and is fluent in Urdu and Punjabi.

Amy left the BPP Law School (Manchester) with a law degree in 2014. She continued her education with an LPC and LLM at University of Law (Manchester), graduating in November 2016. Following her legal training, she qualified as a solicitor in 2018.

She works from Russell & Russell’s head office on Wood Street in Bolton within the conveyancing department. Specifically, she works in the commercial property team, dealing with remortgages, sales, purchases and commercial buy to let properties on behalf of lenders.

In her spare time Amy likes to go to the gym, read crime fiction novels and socialise with family and friends.

Memberships:

• Manchester Young Professionals Network (MYPN)

Graduating from the University of Nottingham in 2015, Ayesha obtained a law degree. She then went to the University of Law in Manchester where she received a commendation for her LPC and MsC in law, business and management in 2016. 

Following this, she spent two years working as a fee earner in a law firm before moving to Russell & Russell in March 2019 to complete her Solicitor training contract. Ayesha works in the conveyancing department at the firm’s Bolton head office, dealing with re-mortgages. 

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends as well as sometimes helping out in the restaurant her family owns.

Carly obtained a law degree from Durham University in 2008 and completed her LPC in Chester in 2009. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2012.

Working in the conveyancing department of Russell & Russell’s Chester office, she deals with all aspects of residential property, including sales and purchases, new build properties, properties with help to buy or shared ownership schemes, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, leases extensions and enfranchisement.

In her spare time she enjoys pilates, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Catherine graduated with a BA (Hons) in Law with Business from the University of Central Lancashire in 2003 and went on to perform a variety of conveyancing roles.

Catherine joined Russell & Russell in November 2019. Working as a conveyancer at the firm’s Bolton head office, her remit involves writing and delivering training as well as covering colleagues caseloads when they're on annual leave.

Outside of work, Catherine likes to go walking with her husband and son as well as losing herself in the latest Bill Bryson novel. In the summer she enjoys travelling in western Europe with her family.

Charlene joined the firm in 2018 as a Re-Mortgage Fee Earner in the conveyancing department. 

Having over 10 years of experience, she has dealt with all areas of residential conveyancing. She works from Russell & Russell’s head office in Bolton, dealing with re-mortgages and transfers of equity.

Outside work, Charlene likes to Socialise, play netball and go swimming.

Charlotte gained her law degree from the University of Manchester in 2013 and later that year, she joined Russell & Russell’s probate department. Working from our head office in Bolton, Charlotte acts for clients wanting to draft their will or set up a lasting power of attorney. She also deals with probate administration. 

In 2017, she qualified as a graduate member of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) and is now working toward her fellowship. 

Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys spending time with friends and family, good holidays and going to gigs.

Memberships:

• Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)
  
  

Colin qualified with an LLB (Hons) Law degree from Liverpool John Moores University in 2012. He went on to complete his Legal Practice Course (LPC) at The University of Law in 2014.

He joined the Russell & Russell in 2016 as a Paralegal and then as a trainee Solicitor, qualifying in 2019. Working from the firm’s Chester office, he deals with all areas of residential conveyancing.

In his spare time, Colin likes to hike, camp and tinker with motorcycles.

David obtained his degree at Queens University, Belfast in 2008, before completing his LPC training at the College of Law in Chester in 2009. He qualified as a Solicitor 2013.

Working from our Bolton head office, David specialises in all aspects of residential property, dealing with sales, purchases, auction properties, new builds, shared ownership and lease extensions.

In his spare time David is an avid Bury FC supporter and enjoys participating in, and watching, various sports. He’s also a keen gardener and cook, but likes nothing better than walking his border collie.

Davinia attended university in Leicester and went on to undertake the Law Society Finals course in Chester.

Following her qualifying as a Solicitor, she has worked in both Greater Manchester and Cheshire specialising in child protection and predominately representing Children’s Services Departments. She spent a number of years within the Senior Management Team at Manchester City Council before moving to Russell and Russell in March 2020.

Davinia is a member of our specialist Child Care Department covering cases across a variety of local authorities, acting for parties in all regards, from local authorities to parents

Outside of work Davinia likes to spend time with her family and to socialise with friends.

Debra is an experienced conveyancer with over 30 years experience in the sector. She joined the firm straight from college in 1986 as a secretary to Stephen Crompton and qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 1999.

Debra works from the firm's Bolton head office and deals with all types of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.

Outside work, she likes walking, trekking, skiing and socialising.

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2012 with a BSc in Criminology, before going on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Law conversion at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2014. She followed this by gaining a distinction in her Legal Practice Certificate in 2015.

She spent two years working in the conveyancing department of a legal firm in Stockport before moving to Russell & Russell. Now, working from the firm’s head office in Bolton, Elizabeth works as a remortgage Fee Earner.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, walking and spending time with her family and friends.

Graduated from Salford University with a degree in law and criminology in 2017. She went on to the University of Central Lancashire to complete a masters in law and her LPC, qualifying in 2018.

She joined Russell & Russell in 2018, working from the firm’s Newport Street legal advice centre as a Paralegal. She deals with all types of personal injury claims, including accidents at work, road traffic accidents, public liability and clinical negligence.

Outside of work, Emma likes to live life on the edge by indulging in the adrenaline fuelled activities of sky driving and rally car driving. When she’d not jumping out of a plane or driving at hair raising speed, she like to slow things down by taking her dog for a walk.

Emma graduated from Bolton University with a first class LL.B hons degree in 2011. After her son was born, she embarked on an LL.M in Legal Practice from University of Central Lancashire, qualifying in 2016.  

Having worked as a Paralegal in the firm’s probate department since 2011, Emma qualified as a Solicitor in 2019. She deals with all elements of wills and probate, lasting power of attorney, Court of Protection and Appointeeships. She works from the firm's Horwich and Atherton branches.

In her spare time, Emma enjoys spending as much of the summer months in Wales along the Llyn peninsula with her family and friends. She also loves cooking and entertaining and a is a firm advocate of the Sunday roast.

Gail joined the practice in 1997 as an office junior, before moving up through the ranks to become a Paralegal at the firm's Farnworth office in 2012. 

Working in the wills and probate department, she deals with wills, lasting power of attorney, court of protection and probate matters

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

Hannah has a degree in law and business from the University of Humberside and qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer
 in 2006


She joined Russell & Russell in 2000 and works in the conveyancing department at the firm's head office in Bolton. She deals with all aspects of the legal process, including buying, selling and re-mortgaging residential property.

Outside of work, Hannah is pretty busy being a keen traveller. She also enjoys going to the cinema and theatre and watching rugby and cricket matches. Hannah is an active member of a local tennis club, enjoys swimming, running and when she's not busy with that, she can be found happily digging away on her allotment.



Harry carries out private client work within our very busy wills and probate department. He joined the practice on 2010 after gaining an LLB law degree from Nottingham Trent University in 2007. He went on to obtain his LPC at Nottingham Law School in 2009 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2014.

Harry joined Russell & Russell in 2010 and works at in the wills and probate department at the firm's head office in Bolton. In particular, Harry specialises in acting for older and vulnerable clients. He's a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and holds both the Older Client Law in Practice (OCLP) and Older Client Care in Practice (OCCP) certificates.

Outside of work, he enjoys watching cricket, usually at Old Trafford, as well as playing sports.

Memberships:

• Solicitors for the Elderly(SFE)
  • Older Client Care in Practice 
  • Older Client Law in Practice 
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) 
  • Advanced Certificate  - Administration of Estates
  • Advanced Certificate – Administration of Trusts 
  • Advanced Certificate – Taxation of Trusts & Estates (due to be completed November 2019)
  • Advanced Certificate – UK Tax for International Clients (due to be completed November 2020)
• Law Society – Private Client Section
• Hindu Lawyers Association 
• Society of Asian Lawyers
• Bolton Carers Support (Trustee as of October 2017)

Ian has been with the firm for over ten years and is a Crown Court Fee Earner and Accredited Police Station Representative.

Ian joined Russell & Russell in April 2002, having studied law at Newcastle University. He is responsible for a large number of cases in the Crown Court and is a fully accredited police station representative. He has dealt with a number of high profile cases and a large amount of offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.



His work has also extended to prison law and has carried out a number of successful parole applications as well as adjudications.



Notable cases dealt with by Ian include:



R v Robinson (Part of Operation Incrusto) – not guilty verdict to a large scale conspiracy to import heroin.



R v Lomax – Successful challenge to the presumption of a minimum sentence for firearms offences.



R v Smith – Successful defence of a person accused of the widescale handling of stolen vehicle parts.



R v McGuire – Offences of robberies and aggravated burglaries in which the police used a ‘supergrass’ to tackle offences of this nature for the first time.



R v Marr – Case of dangerous driving reported nationally.



R v Jackson – Allegation of robbery and false imprisonment which received attention in the national press due to the bizarre circumstances of the offending.



R v Sangster and others – Large scale national fraud committed against a bank.



R v Jackson – Attempted Murder.



R v U – Allegation of widespread familial sexual abuse.

Jacki graduated with a degree in Law and Criminology from the University of Sheffield in 2010. She joined Russell & Russell in 2011, working as a Paralegal in the personal injury department whilst completing her LPC at Manchester University of Law (previously College of Law). She qualified as a Solicitor in 2015. 

Now working in the probate department, she deals with all aspects of wills, probate, lasting power of attorney, DSS Appointeeships, Court of Protection and elderly client work. Although based at Russell & Russell's Farnworth office, Jacki also splits her time between the firm's Bury and Middleton branches.

Outside of work, she is an avid reader and loves to travel.

Jaeda completed her Law degree at Staffordshire University in 2005. She went on to complete an LPC in 2006 and her LLM in 2011. She also qualified as a Solicitor in 2011.

Since joining Russell & Russell in 2016, she has been working from our Chester office, dealing with all  aspects of sales and purchases, new build properties, shared ownership, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and lease extensions..

In her free time, Jaeda likes to read and is a regular cinema goer. She’s also an avid follower of Formula One.

Janine is PA to head of the conveyancing department, Stephen Crompton. She joined Russell & Russell in 1999 and qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2005.

Working from the Bolton head office, Janine has undertaken a number of roles within the department, including Fee Earner and being a member of the new business team, dealing with enquiries from the public and professional introducers.



She's married with three children and outside work, enjoys Zumba, swimming and socialising with friends.


Jeanette graduated with a law degree from Leeds University in 1977 and went on to Chester College of Law. She qualified as a Solicitor in 1980.

Having lived in Reading for over 30 years, Jeanette returned to the North West and joined Russell & Russell in September 2014. She works from the firm’s Middleton office, dealing with residential conveyancing matters.

In her spare time, Jeanette loves going to the cinema and learning about history. She also enjoys writing fiction and poetry as well as painting and visiting museums and art galleries.

Juliette graduated from the University of Essex in 2018 with a 2:1 Degree in Politics and whilst at University she became President of the University of Essex Rowing Club and competed in rowing events nationally. She went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law in Manchester and has since completed the Legal Practice Course

Juliette has now joined Russell & Russell as a Paralegal in the specialist Care department at our Bury office, assisting in work undertaken for local Authorities, Parents and Guardians

In her spare time Juliette volunteers each week as a Girl Guide leader at her local Rainbows and also enjoys socialising with her friends, travelling and hiking

Kara graduated with a degree in law with criminology from Edge Hill University in 2015. She's currently studying for her CILEx qualification. 

Kara joined Russell & Russell in 2018 working as a Paralegal. Based at the firm’s Chester office, she deals with all elements of residential conveyancing transactions.

Outside work, she likes to go to the cinema, try different food and go home to visit family in Essex.

Qualifying with a law degree from the University of Liverpool in 2000, Kevin went on to complete his legal education at Chester College of Law and became a qualified Solicitor in 2003. He has also been a Higher Court Advocate since October 2010.

He joined Russell & Russell as a senior solicitor in September 2014 and now works from the firm's Atherton office. He deals with all aspects of criminal law, representing clients at police stations, Magistrates' and Crown Courts.

Happily married, Kevin has a keen interest in travel and is an active amateur footballer. When he is not playing, he is an avid spectator of the ‘beautiful game’.

After graduating with a Law degree from the University of Huddersfield in 2014, Kiran went on to completer her LPC and LLM at the University of Law (Manchester campus) in 2018.

She joined Russell & Russell in 2019, working in the firm’s Bury office. Her remit involves dealing with family law cases, in particular child care proceedings.

Outside of work Kiran spends her time indulging in arts and crafts, DIY and home décor. She’s also involved in local charity work and enjoys the company of family and friends.

Lauren graduated from the University of Cumbria with a Law Degree in 2015. As an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, she’s currently studying to gain her qualification for full professional status. 

Since joining Russell & Russell in 2015, Lauren works as a paralegal from the firm’s Bolton head office in the conveyancing department. She deals with residential remortgages, sales and transfers of equity. 

In her spare time, Lauren likes to cook and bake. She combines her love of food with socialising with family and friends.

Lee’s career began in 1979 when he established his own catering business, which he ran for a number of years, before joining BT. He spent the next 18 years working in a variety of roles, including customer service, procurement and project management. In 2002, he became operational manager at Countrywide plc, running various teams. Lee joined Russell and Russell in 2016 and heads up operations for the conveyancing department, working from the head office in Bolton.

Married to Diane, he’s dad to Charlotte and James. In his spare time he cycles, does a spot of gardening and is an avid follower of rugby league. He also enjoys the company of friends and family and a cold glass of Pinot.  

Obtaining a degree in English language and literature from the University of Salford in 1995, Lisa went on to study a Common Professional Examination (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College of Law, Chester, qualifying in 1998. She was admitted as a Solicitor in 2001. 

Lisa has been with Russell & Russell since 2015 and is based at the Bolton head office, although she does cover other branches as part of the support team. In her role, she deals with all aspects of the conveyancing process.

When not at work Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and friends or indulging in her passion, running.

Lisa obtained her law degree from Lancaster University and was called to the Bar in 2008. Lisa  cross-qualified and was admitted as a solicitor in 2011. After practising in a city firm and spending some time in Malta, Lisa joined Russell & Russell in 2020.

Lisa heads up and manages the commercial property team, specialising in a broad range of commercial property transactions such as landlord and tenant work, commercial disposals and acquisitions and commercial finance work. Lisa has a strong background in non-contentious work and has experience in dealing with a wide range of clients such as individuals, property investors, SMEs and pension trusts.

In her spare time Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and has a keen interest in travel.

Louise attended university in Liverpool, graduating with BA Hons Law LLB degree in 2006. Following this, she received a commendation for her Legal Practice Certificate from the College of Law in Chester and qualified as a Solicitor in 2013.

She started working in the conveyancing department of Russell & Russell’s Chester office in 2011, specialising in all aspects of home purchases and sales on behalf of private clients and housing developers.

Outside of work Louise enjoys spending time with friends, quizzing, hosting game nights and keeping up to date with the latest cinema releases. She also plays soprano cornet in a brass band which competes across the country.

Lucy obtained a criminology degree from Liverpool John Moores University in 2014. She went on to complete her GDL and LLM at the University of Law Chester in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

Lucy joined Russell & Russell in 2016 as a paralegal. After a couple of years she was offered a training contract, and qualified as a Solicitor on 2^nd October 2020. She works from our Chester office, acting for clients involved in all aspects of conveyancing transactions

Outside of work, Lucy likes to socialise with friends and family, shopping and enjoying holidays.

Martin is an experienced Police Station Accredited Representative and Crown Court Fee Earner within the Criminal Department.

He has been with the firm since 1999 and has dealt with a wide range of matters including allegations of Murder, Manslaughter, serious sexual offences and complex drugs cases.



Working closely with top Barristers and QC’s, and with the assistance of experienced experts, Martin has dealt with a high profile murder case which was broadcast on the Crime Watch television show in 2008, where not guilty verdicts were returned by the jury after a long trial process in 2009.



Martin also represented a defendant in a multi-handed allegation of manslaughter where an inmate was alleged to have been unlawfully killed whilst in a prison cell at HMP Forest Bank.



On behalf of the firm, Martin dealt with a multi-handed rape case, acting for the lead defendant in that matter. This case involved the joint instruction of computer experts to analyse the complainant’s online messaging accounts, the net result of which was to cause the Crown to re-consider their approach to the case and ultimately offer no evidence in respect of all defendants.



Martin also instructed an in-house advocate, Nick Ross, to deal with a substantial, complex and serious allegation of drug trafficking which resulted in several weeks of Trial hearing before the Minshull Street Crown Court before a not guilty verdict was returned by the Jury.



Martin has experience in Proceeds of Crime Act cases where the “intentionally draconian” nature of the Act generally leaves a defendant at substantial risk of confiscation of all assets and funds attributed to them. In one such case before the Liverpool Crown Court, Martin worked with Senior Queen’s Counsel and specialist Junior Counsel where the application for Confiscation was in excess of £2,000,000 – the end result of that case was a nominal Confiscation Order of £1, achieved as a result of enquiries made both in England and Northern Ireland regarding the defendant’s historical financial position.

Michele joined the conveyancing team at Russell & Russell’s in October 2014 and now works at our Farnworth branch. She has over 25 years’ experience of working within the legal profession, including working for a number of major house builders.

Michele qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2014 after attending a distance learning course through the Council of Licensed Conveyancers. She deals with all areas areas of residential conveyancing.

Happily married with a grown up daughter, she loves to socialise with friends and family and enjoys attending her local gym. With a particular fondness for all things Italian, Michele aspires to learn the language to help her on trips around the Amalfi coast.

Michelle began her career as a legal secretary. After six years, she returned to university and graduated with a law degree and Masters in Legal Practice from the University of Huddersfield in 2015. She went on to work as a Paralegal before securing a training contact and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019. 

Working at the firm’s Farnworth office, Michelle acts for clients on all matters of wills and probate.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with her daughter and going to the gym.

Paul graduated from Bristol University with an LLB (Hons) degree in 1982. Following that, he enrolled at Chester College of Law. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1988 and joined Russell & Russell in 2013.

Working from our head office in Bolton, Paul deals with all aspects of domestic property work, including sales, purchase, transfers of equity and re-mortgages.

In his spare time Paul likes to socialise with friends and family. He keeps fit by walking and running.

Rebecca graduated with a law degree from Lancaster University in 2004. She studied for her LPC at Chester College of Law, before completing her training with the firm in 2010. 

Working from the firm's Newport Street branch, she specialises in personal injury.

Outside work, as well as being a busy mum of two, Rebecca likes to socialise with friends. And, when she gets the chance, she’ll relax with a good book.

Richard studied Economics at Manchester University, graduating in 1986. He went on to complete his legal studies at the College of Law, Guildford in 1990, subsequently qualifying as a Solicitor in 1993. 

Working in the conveyancing department at the firm’s Chester office, he has substantial experience of all types of residential property work, including high value and complex transactions. Richard is also experienced in dealing with adverse possession claims, first registration applications and land with title problems.

When not at work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf to keep fit. He also likes reading and socialising with friends.

Richard graduated from Bristol University with a law degree in 1996 and completed his LPC the following year. He qualified as a criminal Solicitor in 1999 and went on to ascertain his Higher Rights in 2009.

He has a successful track record at the Court of Appeal and has conducted cases at Crown Court. Working in the criminal defence department of our Chester office, Richard acts for clients involved in all manner of offences.

Outside of work, he enjoys running, playing cricket and watching films.

Sam joined Russell & Russell as a Chartered Legal Executive and Police Station Representative in July 2018. Working from our offices in Bolton, he deals with many aspects of criminal law, in particular, providing advice and assistance at police stations and matters which then progress to the magistrates’ court. 

Having qualified as a police station representative in 2015, and a Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) in 2017, Sam has gone on to obtain his advocacy rights of audience in the Magistrates Court. Sam qualified as a CILEx Criminal Advocate in July 2019 and is currently the youngest in the United Kingdom to have these specific rights of audience.

Outside work, Sam is a keen supporter of Bolton Wanderers and a football fan generally. He enjoys socialising with friends and family and is learning Italian as a second language.

Samantha attended Staffordshire University where she obtained an honours degree in law and business. She then went on to Manchester University where she completed her Legal Practice Certificate, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2001. She Joined the personal injury department of Russell & Russell in 2003.

Samantha works within the Bury branch and acts on behalf of clients in all types of personal injury claims, including road traffic accidents, accident in the workplace, slip and trip claims, Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims and industrial disease cases.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her two young children, going to the gym and spending time with friends.

Samantha is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Scott qualified with a dual honours degree in Law and Criminology from Keele University in 2009. He went on to gain his LPC from Chester Law College in 2010.

In 2011, he obtained his Police Station Accreditation and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. In the same year, he achieved his Higher Rights of Audience and then became a Duty Solicitor in 2013.

Scott joined Russell & Russell in September 2019, working from the Chester office. Representing clients across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales, he deals with all areas of criminal defence, from theft and driving offences through to murder. Acting as a Duty Solicitor, Scott provides clients with advocacy and assistance at police stations and at Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court.

Outside of work, he likes to spend time with his family and friends. He also likes to ski and, being an ardent Liverpool fan, loves watching football.

Sophie was educated at Bolton School. After graduating from King’s College London with an Honours degree in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion in 2017, she went on to complete her Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP in 2018.

Sophie first worked for Russell & Russell in 2012, but officially began her Solicitor training contract in September 2019. She works in the conveyancing department at the firm’s head office on Wood Street in Bolton, acting for clients on complex lease matters, mainly lease extensions and lease creations. She also deals with remortgages and transactional work, but aspires to qualify in commercial property law.

Outside of work, Sophie loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. She also has a keen interest in sports, in particular tennis, lacrosse and netball. She’s also responsible for coordinating Russell & Russell’s netball team which competes in tournaments over the summer.

Stacey graduated with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from The University of Central Lancashire and thereafter completed her Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Certificate at the University of Law in Manchester. Stacey qualified as a Solicitor in November 2017

Stacey began working at Russell & Russell in January 2019, working from the firm’s family law department at its Bury office. In addition she now also works from our Head Office in Bolton. Stacey deals predominantly with children and injunction matters. She also deals with divorce, finances and change of name deeds. Every Friday Stacey runs the legal advice clinic at Russell & Russell's Bury Office from 1pm until 4pm

In her spare time, Stacey spends time between her young family and the outdoors

Susan began working as Paralegal at Russell & Russell’s Chester office in 2010.

With over 25 years experience, she acts for clients in all types of residential conveyancing. 

In her spare time she likes to garden, reads all types of books, foreign travel and sampling wine. She also enjoys spending time with her ever expanding family now that she has three granddaughters who keep her ‘young at heart’.

Ursula originally joined the firm as a secretary in 1978 and, after a number of years working in the field, embarked upon on her legal training. She qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2009.

Having left in 1982, she rejoined Russell & Russell in 2014 and works from the Farnworth office. She deals with all types of residential conveyancing.

In her spare time she likes to go walking as well as socialising with family and friends. Most of all, however, she all enjoys looking after her two grandsons.

Victoria is qualified with a degree in geography from the University of Manchester, which she obtained in 2002. She went on to receive a Commendation when she completed her Graduate Diploma in Law (GDipL) at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2005. Following this, she undertook her Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2006 and embarked on her training contract at Russell & Russell. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2009.

Victoria is an accredited 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 is also a member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).

Working from the head office in Bolton, Victoria specialises in mental capacity law and assisting those with mental health issues either under the Court of Protection, lasting power of attorney or Appointeeship. She also undertakes wills and probate work.

Outside work, Victoria has two small children so, other than walking her German Shepherd, definitely has no spare time!

Memberships:

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