Thorneycroft Solicitors Ltd

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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...
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Mark Belfield

Director

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, clinical negligence claims and dental negligence claims. Still a fee earner, he also inputs into more involved cases and advising on direction and policy resulting from legislative changes....
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Simon Green

Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon Green - Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon is a costs and commercial manager with over twenty years of experience working in personal injury and litigation. Simon joined Thorneycrofts in May 2019 and works on high value and complex cases. His background in costs includes working as a tutor for the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen, producing a report for both houses...
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Sue Carnwell

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...
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Louise Taylor

Associate Director, Management Accountant

Louise Taylor - Associate Director, Management Accountant

Louise Taylor ACMA, CGMA, MAAT joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in July 2016 as a senior management accountant having previously worked in accountancy roles. Louise completed her CIMA management accountant qualification in March 2020 qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. Louise works closely with the Financial Controller of the firm assisting with management accounts as well as producing...
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Peter Reeves

Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter Reeves - Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2007 as IT Manager having previously worked for an accident claims company. Peter is responsible for all of our IT requirements which include not only our computers and networks, but also our claims management systems, our client and supplier databases as well as a wide range of Management Reports....
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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...
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Heather Gaunt

Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

Heather Gaunt - Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

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...
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Stephen Southworth

Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen Southworth - Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen joined Thorneycrofts as a solicitor in June 2017, having previously enjoyed a 16-year career acting solely for Claimants who have suffered an injury at work; in a public place; suffered a severe pedestrian or road traffic accident; as well as claims involving occupational stress, and appeals work. His career-to-date includes a 12 year period...
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Natalie Marsh

Associate Director, Solicitor

Natalie Marsh - Associate Director, Solicitor

Natalie joined Thorneycroft in February 2019 and became an Associate Director in March 2024. Natalie has specialised in Personal Injury Litigation for over 20 years, since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2001. Natalie has dealt with a wide variety of personal injury cases, ranging in value and type, including brain injuries, complex orthopaedic and psychiatric...
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Alison Kennerley

Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

Alison Kennerley - Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

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Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx

Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx - Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca joined the compliance department at Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2016 to assist the COLP with regulatory compliance before becoming the Compliance Manager in 2023 and appointed as an Associate Director in July 2024. Rebecca graduated from Chester University in 2012 with a Law degree (LLB) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of...
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Caroline Cockill-Guy

Head of Family Department, Solicitor

Caroline Cockill-Guy - Head of Family Department, Solicitor

Caroline qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has been practicing family law for 25 years. Caroline undertook her training contract at a city centre firm. Having completed training in most legal fields including private client, litigation and company commercial she decided to specialise in family law. Caroline has previously been a partner at two...
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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,...
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Gail Wilson

HR Manager

Gail Wilson - HR Manager

Gail has worked for Thorneycrofts for the last 10 years working as Personal Assistant to Rachel Stow (MD) and for the past few years has moved into supporting the HR function of the business and now works closely with the Group Head of HR/Associate Director alongside her PA role with the MD. Gail is currently...
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Natasha Scragg

Marketing and Events Manager

Natasha Scragg - Marketing and Events Manager

Natasha joined Thorneycroft in December 2004 and has progressed through Corporate Accounts and PA roles to the position of Group Marketing and Events Manager. Natasha is responsible for managing the Group’s marketing strategy and spend, responsible for updating social media and web with relevant content and liaising with the external marketing agency to co-ordinate the...
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Philip Hartley

Senior Solicitor and Agricultural Specialist

Philip Hartley - Senior Solicitor and Agricultural Specialist

Philip graduated from Staffordshire University with an LL.B. honours degree and LPC in 2006. He qualified as a solicitor after completing his training contract with a firm of solicitors in Staffordshire two years later. Philip specialises in the administration of estates and also advises in relation to the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney...
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Nathalie Speakman

Family Solicitor

Nathalie Speakman - Family Solicitor

Nathalie joined the firm in October 2024, and works alongside the Head of Family Department, Caroline Cockill-Guy. Nathalie attended the University of Central Lancashire and has a 2:1 Degree in Law. In 2016, Nathalie received her post-graduate degree in Law, whilst working full time as a Paralegal for a Multinational Law Firm. In June 2023,...
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Ogbeialu Nkochi-Nwankwo

Solicitor

Ogbeialu Nkochi-Nwankwo - Solicitor

Ogbeialu is a qualified Solicitor with over 14 years of experience working in Personal Injury Law. Ogbeialu joined Thorneycroft’s in 2019 and deals with clinical negligence cases, serious orthopaedic and internal injuries, brain injuries and pain syndrome type cases. Ogbeialu’s experience means that she can deal with a variety of cases involving clinical negligence ,...
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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...
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Hayley Gibson

Solicitor

Hayley Gibson - Solicitor

Hayley qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 after undertaking a Law degree and Legal Practice Course at Staffordshire University. Hayley’s career includes a 14 year period at a Manchester based Legal-500 Firm, assisting those who had suffered injury whilst at work or in a public place. Hayley moved to Thorneycroft Solicitors in 2017 and acted...
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William Pembleton

Solicitor

William Pembleton - Solicitor

William qualified as a solicitor in November 2023 after undertaking his training contract with the firm in 2021, he studied at Staffordshire University where he completed his Graduate Diploma in Law in 2013 and Legal Practise Course in 2015. Before joining Thorneycrofts in March 2020 William had accumulated a wealth of experience working within different...
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Sarah Hancock

Solicitor

Sarah Hancock - Solicitor

Sarah joined the firm as a paralegal in 2010 and completed her Solicitor Training at Thorneycrofts, having previously completed the LLB degree and Legal Practise Course at Staffordshire University. Sarah qualified as a Solicitor in 2013 and works within our Personal injury team. Sarah’s hobbies include spending time with her friends and family as well...
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Laura Collins

Solicitor

Laura Collins - Solicitor

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Sharlene Reid

Solicitor (Deputy)

Sharlene Reid - Solicitor (Deputy)

Sharlene is a solicitor and joint Deputy Head of the Wills and Probate department. Sharlene qualified as a solicitor 2012 at a law firm in London after graduating from London Metropolitan University with an L.L.B honours degree and LPC at Inns of Court School of Law. She has spent many years working in London firms...
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Toni Wilkinson

Litigation Executive

Toni Wilkinson - Litigation Executive

Toni is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has specialised in Claimant Personal Injury work for twenty five years. Throughout her career Toni has represented clients who have suffered complex and life-changing injuries as a result of motorcycle, bicycle and car collisions and due to her extensive experience in serious...
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Joanne Broadhurst

Legal Secretary

Joanne Broadhurst - Legal Secretary

Joanne joined Thorneycrofts in June 2010 as a Legal Secretary starting in our Personal Injury Department before moving over to our Clinical Negligence Department. Joanne assists the team with new matters, sending out client paperwork and general admin tasks, along with liaising with medical experts and Barristers to organise conferences and assisting with Court documents/preparing...
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Tracey Collins

Legal Secretary

Tracey Collins - Legal Secretary

Tracey joined Thorneycrofts in 2004 as a Legal Secretary starting in our Personal Injury Department before moving over to our Clinical Negligence Department. Tracey assists the team with new enquiries, sending out clients paperwork, liaising with medical experts and barristers to arrange conferences, assists with court documents/preparing trial bundles as well as any general admin...
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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...
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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....
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Lisa Harding

Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa Harding - Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa joined Thorneycroft Solicitors conveyancing department in March 2025. Lisa completed the Council for Licensed Conveyancers distance learning course qualifying as a Licenced Conveyancer in August 2013 but has worked within the industry for 35+ years. Lisa can handle all aspects of residential conveyancing including sale, purchase, transfer of equity, equity release, shared ownership, remortgages,...
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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...
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Alicia Owens

Wills and Probate Paralegal

Alicia Owens - Wills and Probate Paralegal

Alicia joined Thorneycrofts in January 2025 as a Paralegal for the Will and Probate Department. Alicia completed her Paralegal Apprenticeship with Damar Training in September 2024. Alicia assists the team with new matters, greeting clients and admin tasks. In her spare time Alicia enjoys spending time with her friends and family and going for walks...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tasneem Doodwala

Legal Executive

Tasneem Doodwala - Legal Executive

Tasneem joined the firm in 2011 as an Administrator in our New Business Department. She quickly moved into the Exited Issue team as an Assistant dealing with a high volume of litigated personal injury cases including large loss matters. Whilst at Thorneycrofts Tasneem has completed the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive course, having previously graduated...
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Julie Foundation

Legal Executive

Julie Foundation - Legal Executive

Julie began work in general practice in the 1980s and has many years of experience/knowledge. Julie became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives in 1994. Historically Julie has practiced family law, conveyancing and some commercial work but over the latter years has concentrated on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Planning, and...
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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....
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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....
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Eden Fox

Trainee Solicitor

Eden Fox - Trainee Solicitor

Eden joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2024 after undertaking a Law degree (LLB Hons) at the University of Derby graduating in 2021 and completing her LPC at Staffordshire University where she was awarded the Prize for Best Overall Performance on the LPC. Eden has joined our Wills and Probate Department, and has experience of Conveyancing...
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Mark Belfield

Director

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, clinical negligence claims and dental negligence claims. Still a fee earner, he also inputs into more involved cases and advising on direction and policy resulting from legislative changes....
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Simon Green

Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon Green - Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon is a costs and commercial manager with over twenty years of experience working in personal injury and litigation. Simon joined Thorneycrofts in May 2019 and works on high value and complex cases. His background in costs includes working as a tutor for the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen, producing a report for both houses...
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Sue Carnwell

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...
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Heather Gaunt

Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

Heather Gaunt - Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

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...
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Stephen Southworth

Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen Southworth - Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen joined Thorneycrofts as a solicitor in June 2017, having previously enjoyed a 16-year career acting solely for Claimants who have suffered an injury at work; in a public place; suffered a severe pedestrian or road traffic accident; as well as claims involving occupational stress, and appeals work. His career-to-date includes a 12 year period...
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Natalie Marsh

Associate Director, Solicitor

Natalie Marsh - Associate Director, Solicitor

Natalie joined Thorneycroft in February 2019 and became an Associate Director in March 2024. Natalie has specialised in Personal Injury Litigation for over 20 years, since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2001. Natalie has dealt with a wide variety of personal injury cases, ranging in value and type, including brain injuries, complex orthopaedic and psychiatric...
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Peter Reeves

Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter Reeves - Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2007 as IT Manager having previously worked for an accident claims company. Peter is responsible for all of our IT requirements which include not only our computers and networks, but also our claims management systems, our client and supplier databases as well as a wide range of Management Reports....
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Alison Kennerley

Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

Alison Kennerley - Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

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Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx

Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx - Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca joined the compliance department at Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2016 to assist the COLP with regulatory compliance before becoming the Compliance Manager in 2023 and appointed as an Associate Director in July 2024. Rebecca graduated from Chester University in 2012 with a Law degree (LLB) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of...
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Louise Taylor

Associate Director, Management Accountant

Louise Taylor - Associate Director, Management Accountant

Louise Taylor ACMA, CGMA, MAAT joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in July 2016 as a senior management accountant having previously worked in accountancy roles. Louise completed her CIMA management accountant qualification in March 2020 qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. Louise works closely with the Financial Controller of the firm assisting with management accounts as well as producing...
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Simon Green

Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon Green - Associate Director, Costs and Commercial Manager

Simon is a costs and commercial manager with over twenty years of experience working in personal injury and litigation. Simon joined Thorneycrofts in May 2019 and works on high value and complex cases. His background in costs includes working as a tutor for the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen, producing a report for both houses...
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Gail Wilson

HR Manager

Gail Wilson - HR Manager

Gail has worked for Thorneycrofts for the last 10 years working as Personal Assistant to Rachel Stow (MD) and for the past few years has moved into supporting the HR function of the business and now works closely with the Group Head of HR/Associate Director alongside her PA role with the MD. Gail is currently...
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Peter Reeves

Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter Reeves - Associate Director - IT Manager

Peter joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2007 as IT Manager having previously worked for an accident claims company. Peter is responsible for all of our IT requirements which include not only our computers and networks, but also our claims management systems, our client and supplier databases as well as a wide range of Management Reports....
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Natasha Scragg

Marketing and Events Manager

Natasha Scragg - Marketing and Events Manager

Natasha joined Thorneycroft in December 2004 and has progressed through Corporate Accounts and PA roles to the position of Group Marketing and Events Manager. Natasha is responsible for managing the Group’s marketing strategy and spend, responsible for updating social media and web with relevant content and liaising with the external marketing agency to co-ordinate the...
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Gail Wilson

HR Manager

Gail Wilson - HR Manager

Gail has worked for Thorneycrofts for the last 10 years working as Personal Assistant to Rachel Stow (MD) and for the past few years has moved into supporting the HR function of the business and now works closely with the Group Head of HR/Associate Director alongside her PA role with the MD. Gail is currently...
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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...
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Sue Carnwell

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...
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Alison Kennerley

Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

Alison Kennerley - Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

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Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx

Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx - Associate Director, Chartered Legal Executive – Compliance Manager

Rebecca joined the compliance department at Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2016 to assist the COLP with regulatory compliance before becoming the Compliance Manager in 2023 and appointed as an Associate Director in July 2024. Rebecca graduated from Chester University in 2012 with a Law degree (LLB) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of...
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Ogbeialu Nkochi-Nwankwo

Solicitor

Ogbeialu Nkochi-Nwankwo - Solicitor

Ogbeialu is a qualified Solicitor with over 14 years of experience working in Personal Injury Law. Ogbeialu joined Thorneycroft’s in 2019 and deals with clinical negligence cases, serious orthopaedic and internal injuries, brain injuries and pain syndrome type cases. Ogbeialu’s experience means that she can deal with a variety of cases involving clinical negligence ,...
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Toni Wilkinson

Litigation Executive

Toni Wilkinson - Litigation Executive

Toni is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has specialised in Claimant Personal Injury work for twenty five years. Throughout her career Toni has represented clients who have suffered complex and life-changing injuries as a result of motorcycle, bicycle and car collisions and due to her extensive experience in serious...
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Joanne Broadhurst

Legal Secretary

Joanne Broadhurst - Legal Secretary

Joanne joined Thorneycrofts in June 2010 as a Legal Secretary starting in our Personal Injury Department before moving over to our Clinical Negligence Department. Joanne assists the team with new matters, sending out client paperwork and general admin tasks, along with liaising with medical experts and Barristers to organise conferences and assisting with Court documents/preparing...
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Tracey Collins

Legal Secretary

Tracey Collins - Legal Secretary

Tracey joined Thorneycrofts in 2004 as a Legal Secretary starting in our Personal Injury Department before moving over to our Clinical Negligence Department. Tracey assists the team with new enquiries, sending out clients paperwork, liaising with medical experts and barristers to arrange conferences, assists with court documents/preparing trial bundles as well as any general admin...
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Stephen Southworth

Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen Southworth - Associate Director, Solicitor

Stephen joined Thorneycrofts as a solicitor in June 2017, having previously enjoyed a 16-year career acting solely for Claimants who have suffered an injury at work; in a public place; suffered a severe pedestrian or road traffic accident; as well as claims involving occupational stress, and appeals work. His career-to-date includes a 12 year period...
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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,...
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Hayley Gibson

Solicitor

Hayley Gibson - Solicitor

Hayley qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 after undertaking a Law degree and Legal Practice Course at Staffordshire University. Hayley’s career includes a 14 year period at a Manchester based Legal-500 Firm, assisting those who had suffered injury whilst at work or in a public place. Hayley moved to Thorneycroft Solicitors in 2017 and acted...
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William Pembleton

Solicitor

William Pembleton - Solicitor

William qualified as a solicitor in November 2023 after undertaking his training contract with the firm in 2021, he studied at Staffordshire University where he completed his Graduate Diploma in Law in 2013 and Legal Practise Course in 2015. Before joining Thorneycrofts in March 2020 William had accumulated a wealth of experience working within different...
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Sarah Hancock

Solicitor

Sarah Hancock - Solicitor

Sarah joined the firm as a paralegal in 2010 and completed her Solicitor Training at Thorneycrofts, having previously completed the LLB degree and Legal Practise Course at Staffordshire University. Sarah qualified as a Solicitor in 2013 and works within our Personal injury team. Sarah’s hobbies include spending time with her friends and family as well...
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Tasneem Doodwala

Legal Executive

Tasneem Doodwala - Legal Executive

Tasneem joined the firm in 2011 as an Administrator in our New Business Department. She quickly moved into the Exited Issue team as an Assistant dealing with a high volume of litigated personal injury cases including large loss matters. Whilst at Thorneycrofts Tasneem has completed the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive course, having previously graduated...
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Heather Gaunt

Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

Heather Gaunt - Associate Director, Head of Wills and Probate

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...
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Caroline Cockill-Guy

Head of Family Department, Solicitor

Caroline Cockill-Guy - Head of Family Department, Solicitor

Caroline qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and has been practicing family law for 25 years. Caroline undertook her training contract at a city centre firm. Having completed training in most legal fields including private client, litigation and company commercial she decided to specialise in family law. Caroline has previously been a partner at two...
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Philip Hartley

Senior Solicitor and Agricultural Specialist

Philip Hartley - Senior Solicitor and Agricultural Specialist

Philip graduated from Staffordshire University with an LL.B. honours degree and LPC in 2006. He qualified as a solicitor after completing his training contract with a firm of solicitors in Staffordshire two years later. Philip specialises in the administration of estates and also advises in relation to the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney...
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Sharlene Reid

Solicitor (Deputy)

Sharlene Reid - Solicitor (Deputy)

Sharlene is a solicitor and joint Deputy Head of the Wills and Probate department. Sharlene qualified as a solicitor 2012 at a law firm in London after graduating from London Metropolitan University with an L.L.B honours degree and LPC at Inns of Court School of Law. She has spent many years working in London firms...
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Laura Collins

Solicitor

Laura Collins - Solicitor

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Nathalie Speakman

Family Solicitor

Nathalie Speakman - Family Solicitor

Nathalie joined the firm in October 2024, and works alongside the Head of Family Department, Caroline Cockill-Guy. Nathalie attended the University of Central Lancashire and has a 2:1 Degree in Law. In 2016, Nathalie received her post-graduate degree in Law, whilst working full time as a Paralegal for a Multinational Law Firm. In June 2023,...
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Julie Foundation

Legal Executive

Julie Foundation - Legal Executive

Julie began work in general practice in the 1980s and has many years of experience/knowledge. Julie became a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives in 1994. Historically Julie has practiced family law, conveyancing and some commercial work but over the latter years has concentrated on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Estate Planning, and...
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Alicia Owens

Wills and Probate Paralegal

Alicia Owens - Wills and Probate Paralegal

Alicia joined Thorneycrofts in January 2025 as a Paralegal for the Will and Probate Department. Alicia completed her Paralegal Apprenticeship with Damar Training in September 2024. Alicia assists the team with new matters, greeting clients and admin tasks. In her spare time Alicia enjoys spending time with her friends and family and going for walks...
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Eden Fox

Trainee Solicitor

Eden Fox - Trainee Solicitor

Eden joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2024 after undertaking a Law degree (LLB Hons) at the University of Derby graduating in 2021 and completing her LPC at Staffordshire University where she was awarded the Prize for Best Overall Performance on the LPC. Eden has joined our Wills and Probate Department, and has experience of Conveyancing...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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Lisa Harding

Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa Harding - Licensed Conveyancer

Lisa joined Thorneycroft Solicitors conveyancing department in March 2025. Lisa completed the Council for Licensed Conveyancers distance learning course qualifying as a Licenced Conveyancer in August 2013 but has worked within the industry for 35+ years. Lisa can handle all aspects of residential conveyancing including sale, purchase, transfer of equity, equity release, shared ownership, remortgages,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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....
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Thorneycroft Solicitors Limited is a limited company registered in England & Wales under number 4932249. Registered office: Bridge Street Mills, Bridge Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6QA. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (406439). A list of Directors is available at the registered office. The term 'director’, denotes a shareholder or director of the company, our Associate Directors are not shareholders or company directors. Calls may be recorded for security and training purposes.