The team
At Thorneycroft Solicitors, we have a team of highly qualified and experienced solicitors, each dealing in their chosen areas of expertise.
The senior members of the team are:
Robert Thorneycroft
Senior Partner
Founder of the firm in 1990, and now Senior Partner, Robert specialises in property and personal injury related matters.
Robert qualified at Chester Law College and was admitted as a solicitor in 1982. Robert's five children ensure that he has a busy life away from work, particularly through his involvement in local junior sport, which involves roles at Macclesfield Rugby Club and Prestbury Cricket Club.
He is currently chairman of the Kings School Macclesfield Former Pupils.
Email: robertthorneycroft@thorneycrofts.co.uk
Rachel L Stow
Partner
Rachel has been with Thorneycrofts since 1994, having previously trained with a Lincoln based firm of Solicitors.
In addition to her role as a solicitor, Rachel is also our Compliance Officer, as well as being responsible for the management of the firm, including all areas of HR.
When not at work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her two children, as well as training at the gym and running, last year completing the BUPA great Manchester run in under an hour.
Email: rachelstow@thorneycrofts.co.uk
Michael J Coghlan
Partner
Michael qualified in 1993, and joined Thorneycrofts in 1996, becoming a Partner in 1998, specialising in Personal Injury litigation. He is still a full time fee-earner, in addition to providing a second opinion upon the more complex cases within the firm when required, and helping to formulate litigation policy.
Michael is married, and he and his wife Louise have a daughter called Emma. When he is not spending time with the girls, he likes to play golf and football when possible, as well as the odd game of squash.
Email: mikecoghlan@thorneycrofts.co.uk
Adrian J Bennett
Business Manager
Since joining Thorneycrofts in 2000, Adrian has been responsible for the firms marketing and business development. Adrian had previously had similar roles within the sector, having started his career in the insurance sector in 1978.
Away from work, Adrian relaxes by enjoying football, boating and motorsports.
Email: AdrianBennett@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
Mark Belfield
Legal Executive
Having previously worked for another local firm for ten years, Mark joined Thorneycrofts in 1998 in order to pursue his objective of specialising in Personal Injury.
Mark has therefore taken every opportunity to broaden his knowledge through the specialist courses available.
Away from work, Mark enjoys all sports, as both a participant and spectator.
Email: MarkBelfield@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
Susan Cawley
Associate Solicitor
Prior to joining Thorneycrofts in 1998, Susan had studied at Leeds University.
Susans chosen areas of specialisation include RTA’s, as well as cases which involve issues relating to employers liability.
Susans interests include foreign travel and during the past few years destinations have included The Maldives, Mexico and Mauritius.
Email: SueCawley@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
Kim Cockburn
Associate Solicitor
Having qualified at Staffordshire University, Kim joined Thorneycrofts in 1998.
In addition to handling road traffic accident cases, Kim has a particular interest in accidents at work.
Away from work, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and watching Manchester City.
Email: KimCockburn@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
Rachael Braide
Associate Solicitor
Rachael joined Thorneycrofts in 1997, qualifying in 1999. Rachael specialises in Personal Injury claims and has a particular interest in accidents at work, clinical negligence and criminal injuries.
Away from work, Rachael enjoys the theatre, music and foreign travel.
Nicola Selby
Legal Executive
Nicola joined Thorneycrofts in 1998, in order to pursue her ambition of a career in law, particularly in the area of Personal Injury.
As with all of the Thorneycrofts team Nicola regularly attends specialist courses as part of her on-going development programme.
Away from work Nicola enjoys spending time with her family as well as walking in Scotland and Wales and has also spent some time in New Zealand.
Email: NiccieSelby@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
Usha Nayee
Associate Solicitor
Usha has been with Thorneycrofts since 1999 and specialises in the areas of housing disprepair, employment law and personal injury, with particular specialism on clinical negligence disputes.
In her spare time, Usha enjoys cooking, and her hobbies include badminton and salsa dancing.
Email: UshaNayee@Thorneycrofts.co.uk
David Cain
Litigation Executive
David has been with Thorneycrofts since 2002, having previously spent eight years with a Manchester-based firm, gaining a broad range of litigation experience.
Away from the workplace, David is a keen motor sports enthusiast and keeps fit with regular visits to the gym.