Our People

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)
  
  

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. 
        

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)

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.

Having joined the practice in 1983 as an office junior, Marie went on to become a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in 2010.

Working from our Bolton head office, she deals with all elements of wills, probate, court of protection, DSS Appointeeships and elderly client work.

In her free time, Marie loves spending time with my family and friends.

Memberships:

• Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx)

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.

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)