Richard is the Director of our Company and was admitted as a Solicitor in July 1969 after 5 years’ Articles in a major London firm, where he became a Litigation Partner. With a wealth of over 50 years' experience in the legal sector he is a Grade A Solicitor, predominantly responsible for carrying out residential... Read more »

Ailsa qualified as a Solicitor in 1990. She has specialised in Wills, Probate and Trust Law for over 25 years, practicing predominantly in Devon and Somerset. Ailsa is a Grade A Consultant Solicitor and we are delighted to have her with us on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week where she provides skilled, sensible... Read more »

Simon Browner qualified as a Solicitor in 1981 and has been practicing Law in Devon since 1987. He was a partner in a Plymouth firm for many years and has specialised in civil litigation and dispute resolution for most of his professional life. His current workload includes contractual disputes, employment tribunals, debt recovery, contentious probate,... Read more »

Sarah is our Office Manager. A former Police Officer with the Ministry of Defence, Sarah has worked for the legal profession since 2001 and has been with the Firm since 2006. Her role is extremely varied and includes GDPR & Data Protection, client care, anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance, HR, advertising, social media and marketing,... Read more »

Hannah joined us in 2007, after working for local Government. She is our Wills and Probate Assistant and works closely with Ailsa Tatton-Shell in our Estates department. Using her knowledge and skills sensitively and diligently, Hannah ensures that our clients’ matters progress as smoothly as possible during what can often be a difficult time. A... Read more »

Ellie is our Receptionist. An art graduate with a strong background in design, customer service and hospitality, she joined us in November 2024 and is usually the first point of contact when you call or visit us. Ellie is responsible for maintaining all aspects of a busy reception and is often involved in projects with... Read more »

Garry is a highly experienced freelance Bookkeeper who we welcomed to the firm in October 2020. He has worked for the legal profession for many years, not only in a Bookkeeping capacity but also as a Finance Co-Ordinator and Compliance and Training Manager. His broad knowledge of legal bookkeeping plays a vital role in ensuring... Read more »