Rachel Stow
Managing Director
Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP)Rachel Stow - Managing Director
Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP)Rachel is the Managing Director of Thorneycroft Solicitors and is responsible for the running of the firm and the setting and delivery of its strategy to ensure it remains a market leader in personal law and litigation. She is currently focused on how best to capitalise on the opportunities that will be created by the legislative changes that are reshaping the legal market. She is a leading and respected member of the legal community and has driven the firm into a new era of working, challenging the more traditional work…
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Mark Belfield - Director
Mark joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in 1998 and became a Director in 2011. Mark heads up the Large Loss team, looking after serious and catastrophic injury claims. Still a fee earner, he also inputs into more involved cases and advising on direction and policy resulting from legislative changes. Outside of work Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Jane and their 2 children. A keen runner, Mark has also taken part in a number of 10k runs raising money for local charities. Any remaining spare time is spent following his…
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Financial Director
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA)Sue Carnwell - Financial Director
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA)Susan is a qualified Chartered Accountant, qualifying in 1992 with KPMG. Susan has worked at a senior level in the NHS, and has also worked in the legal services sector in partnership and working for a large corporate for last 16 years. Now Group FD she is responsible for finances within all of our group companies. Susan and her family enjoy many rural activities including clay pigeon shooting, which she wishes she had more time for. [email protected]
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Associate Director Head of Exited and Issued Team
Susan Phelps - Associate Director Head of Exited and Issued Team
Prior to joining Thorneycroft Solicitors in 1998, Susan had studied at Leeds University. Susan’s chosen areas of specialisation include RTAs, as well as cases which involve issues relating to employers liability. Susan’s interests include foreign travel and during the past few years destinations have included The Maldives, Mexico and Mauritius.
Read MoreCraig Fisher
Associate Director - Solicitor
Craig Fisher - Associate Director - Solicitor
Craig joined the firm as a Claims Handler in 2008 and completed his Solicitor Training at Thorneycrofts, having previously completed the LLB degree at Keele University and the Legal Practice Course at Staffordshire University. Craig is a Solicitor in our Portal Team, having previously headed our New Business Team, and also assists in building excellent working relationships with our medical agencies. Craig’s hobbies include playing football, and watching Crewe Alexandra play around the country.
Read MoreHeather Gaunt
Heather Gaunt - Associate Director
Heather is an Associate Director and Head of our wills probate and trust department. Her proven track record of over 20 years within the Private Client sector highlights Heather’s expertise and enthusiasm within this ever changing and complex area of law. With a friendly but experienced and professional approach Heather has worked with a range of businesses and clients to draft wills give advice relating to probate services and the Court of Protection prepare powers of attorney and resolve estate planning issues. Heather is a full Member of STEP (Society of Trust &…
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Associate Director Head of Employment Department
Nicola Clarke - Associate Director Head of Employment Department
Nicola is an Associate Director of the Firm and Head of our Employment & HR team. She joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in 2010 and subsequently qualified as a Solicitor with the firm in 2014 after completing the Legal Practice Course with a Distinction. Nicola advises on all aspects of employment law including terminations, restructures & redundancy and discrimination, as well as HR matters and is particularly involved in providing support to our business clients. She also regularly advises on settlement agreements. Nicola has played a key role in the development of…
Read MoreAmy Owen
Associate Director - Compliance Manager
Amy Owen - Associate Director - Compliance Manager
Amy joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in April 2015 where she assists the COLP with regulatory compliance. Amy graduated from Keele University in 2007 with a Law and Criminology degree (LL.B). She completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Staffordshire University in 2008 and in 2012 she achieved a Masters Degree in Legal Practice Management. Amy qualified as a Solicitor in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, Amy worked at Cheshire and Shropshire based firms and at the Citizens Advice Bureau where she gained a wealth of experience in several areas…
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Associate Director - Solicitor
Mary Lomas - Associate Director - Solicitor
Mary is a qualified solicitor with over ten years of experience working in personal injury. Mary joined Thorneycrofts in 2017 and now deals with fatal accident claims, serious orthopaedic and internal injuries, brain injuries and pain syndrome type cases. Her experience means she is well versed in dealing with liability issues, particularly those involving motorcyclists. Mary has been described as compassionate and “on the ball “with an excellent work ethic, by her clients. In her spare time Mary enjoys riding her horse, playing netball, running, and Pilates. She is also…
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