Name: Thorneycroft Solicitors
Address: 12 Market Street, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7LP

Christine McClenaghan

Associate Director, Head of Residential and New Build Conveyancing

Christine McClenaghan - Associate Director, Head of Residential and New Build Conveyancing

Christine studied Law in Manchester. Christine previously worked as a Manager at a firm in Manchester before joining Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2019 having over 20 years of experience in Conveyancing. Christine deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfer of equity and equity release, shared ownership conveyancing, estate agency referral work and more complex title transactions. Christine's department provides a pro-active service to ensure a swift conclusion and high quality experience throughout. The team has a wealth of conveyancing experience and will be able to assist with any queries which you may have. In her spare time Christine is the Treasurer for Glossop and District Cancer Research Committee which organise fund raising events throughout the year. [page-testimonial-slider category="christine-mcclenaghan"]
Leslie Chetwood

New Client Manager

Leslie Chetwood - New Client Manager

Leslie joined Thorneycroft’s in 2006 as a Claims Handler within the New Business Department, where he dealt with the first notification from clients who had been involved in accidents and taking all new enquiries he then became the Manager of this department before becoming the New Client Manager in 2024. As the New Client Manager, Leslie is now responsible for processing all new claims for the Personal Injury Department and assessing and obtaining quotes for all Conveyancing matters.
Ravinder Kaur

Solictor

Ravinder Kaur - Solictor

Ravinder qualified as a Solicitor in 2018 having completed the Legal Practise Course at the University of Wolverhampton in 2003 and the Professional Skills Course at BPP University in 2017. Ravinder joined Thorneycrofts as a Conveyancing Solicitor in January 2024 bringing over 10 years experience specialising in Conveyancing dealing with residential sales and purchases, new builds, unregistered properties, help to buy, transfer of equity, remortgages and auction properties. In her spare time Ravinder enjoys socialising with friends and family, travelling and keeping fit.
Tina Rowland

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Tina Rowland - Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Tina has been a legal professional for over 33 years. She joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in 1994 at our office in Holmes Chapel, working her way up to become the Conveyancing Manager, before moving to our head office in Macclesfield to pursue a career in Personal Injury. She has now returned to work in our Conveyancing department as a conveyancing legal assistant, supporting our senior fee earners with residential and commercial property matters.
Jane Stringer

Post Completion Administration Assistant

Jane Stringer - Post Completion Administration Assistant

Jane joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in October 2022 as a Post Completion Administration Assistant, Jane will be corresponding with clients to provide updates and assisting members of the conveyancing team with administration support. Prior to joining Thorneycroft Solicitors Jane gained a wealth of knowledge working in various client facing roles. In her spare time Jane enjoys travelling, running and spending time with her family.
David McDonough

Licensed Conveyancer

David McDonough - Licensed Conveyancer

David joined Thorneycroft Solicitors conveyancing department in April 2021. David completed a Graduate Diploma in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2014 and has recently qualified as a Licenced Conveyancer. David handles all types of residential conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, new-build purchase and remortgages. [page-testimonial-slider category="david-mcdonough"]
Benedict Dinardo

Paralegal

Benedict Dinardo - Paralegal

Ben has worked at Thorneycroft Solicitors since August 2017. He initially spent 5 years at the firm in Risk and Regulatory Compliance. Ben currently works at our Whaley Bridge office as a Paralegal in the Conveyancing team, assisting the fee earners on different matters. He is working towards qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive under CILEx. [page-testimonial-slider category="ben-dinardo"]
Kamila Jaworska

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Kamila Jaworska - Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Kamila joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in July 2011 as a New Business Assistant. Having spent over 10 years working within Personal Injury department she has progressed to become a Legal Secretary, Paralegal Assistant and a Litigation Executive before joining the conveyancing department in April 2022. Since then, Kamila has completed the CLC level 4 Diploma Qualifications and started the CLC Diploma Level 6 to become a Licenced Conveyancer. In her spare time Kamila enjoys attending sport events, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
James Worsley

Conveyancer

James Worsley - Conveyancer

James joined Thorneycrofts in Dec 2013 and has accumulated a wealth of experience across many different departments. As a Para Legal within the Conveyancing team, James deals with Freehold and Leasehold Residential matters alongside dealing with Agricultural Land sales and purchases. In his spare time James enjoys spending time with his family and long walks in the countryside around his home town. [page-testimonial-slider category="james-worsley"]
Samantha Birchenall

Paralegal

Samantha Birchenall - Paralegal

Samantha has been a member of our Conveyancing team since Aug 2017 and has recently completed her Bachelor of Laws through the Open University. Samantha supports our senior fee earners with residential matters.
Georgia Varro

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Georgia Varro - Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Georgia joined Thorneycrofts in July 2018 as a Post Completion Apprentice and has now passed her Level 4 conveyancing technician qualification. Georgia currently supervises the post completion team within the department as well as assisting the conveyancers with admin tasks.
Claire Newsome

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Claire Newsome - Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Claire joined Thorneycrofts in 2020 as a New Client Assistant working within the personal injury team before joining the Conveyancing Department in 2024. Claire assists the team in taking new enquiries, sending out client quotations and initial paperwork. In her spare time Claire enjoys going for walks with her friends, football and musicals.
Dianah Taylor

New Client Assistant/FOH

Dianah Taylor - New Client Assistant/FOH

Dianah joined Thorneycrofts in January 2025 as New Client Assistant for the Conveyancing Department. Dianah assists the team in taking new enquiries, sending out client quotations and initial paperwork. In her spare time Dianah enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks and socialising with friends.

Conveyancing:

Conveyancing solicitors

Christine McClenaghan

Leslie Chetwood

Ravinder Kaur

Tina Rowland

Jane Stringer

David McDonough

Benedict Dinardo

Kamila Jaworska

James Worsley

Samantha Birchenall

Georgia Varro

Claire Newsome

Dianah Taylor

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