The team

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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Simon Green - Associate Director and 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 of parliament in their debate of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, and producing an expert response for the Civil Justice Counsel on hourly rates. Simon has spent most of his career…
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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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Mary Lomas - Associate Director - Solicitor

Mary is a qualified solicitor with over ten years of experience working in personal injury.  Mary joined Thorneycroft Solicitors 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…
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Christine McClenaghan - Associate Director and 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…
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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.
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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.
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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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Natasha Lomas MSc, BA, MCIPD - Associate Director and Group Head of HR

Natasha has a wealth of HR knowledge having worked in the industry for over 13 years. During that time Natasha has worked across a breadth of sectors including manufacturing, technology, finance, legal as well as HR consultancy. Prior to her 13 years in the industry, Natasha also achieved a degree in Management and Organisations (HR) from Lancaster University, before completing a Masters degree in Human Resources. Natasha has also achieved MCIPD qualification.
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Nicola Clarke - Associate Director Head of Employment Department

*Nicola is currently on Maternity Leave* 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…
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Liz Hill - Associate Director and Operations Manager

Liz joined us at the start of 2015 having worked in operations in the legal sector for the past 12 years. Throughout her career, Liz has been involved in operational improvement and change management and is experienced in projects which drive system improvements and business efficiencies. Liz works closely with all areas of the business including our Management, IT and Legal teams to ensure the requirements of the business are translated and developed within our internal case management systems and management information. As a business we recognise that in order…
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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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Alison Kennerley - Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

Natasha Lomas MSc, BA, MCIPD - Associate Director and Group Head of HR

Natasha has a wealth of HR knowledge having worked in the industry for over 13 years. During that time Natasha has worked across a breadth of sectors including manufacturing, technology, finance, legal as well as HR consultancy. Prior to her 13 years in the industry, Natasha also achieved a degree in Management and Organisations (HR) from Lancaster University, before completing a Masters degree in Human Resources. Natasha has also achieved MCIPD qualification.
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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 working towards her CIPD HR qualification.
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Peter Reeves - 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. Outside of work Peter is a Formula 1 fanatic and also a collector of Japanese and Ethnographic works of art.
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Liz Hill - Associate Director and Operations Manager

Liz joined us at the start of 2015 having worked in operations in the legal sector for the past 12 years. Throughout her career, Liz has been involved in operational improvement and change management and is experienced in projects which drive system improvements and business efficiencies. Liz works closely with all areas of the business including our Management, IT and Legal teams to ensure the requirements of the business are translated and developed within our internal case management systems and management information. As a business we recognise that in order…
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Natasha Scragg - Marketing & 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 Group’s paid for advertising campaigns. In addition to this she also has responsibility for arranging Thorneycroft’s events – both staff and corporate. In her spare time Natasha enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Nathan Scragg - Sales Manager

Nathan joined Thorneycroft at the end of 2015 as Sales Manager. Nathan has a wealth of experience, most recently from the insurance field where he was responsible for building relationships with both existing and new customers. At Thorneycroft his role involves working with our suppliers, both current and prospective, to ensure that we are meeting and exceeding their requirements, whilst providing them with the very best service in the industry. In his spare time Nathan enjoys spending time with his fiancée and twin boys, as well as fitting in a…
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Amir Khan - Employment Solicitor

Amir is an Employment Solicitor in the Employment & HR department. A graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, Amir trained with Staffordshire and Lancashire based law firm Lexadeen Solicitors, qualifying in October 2017 before working as a qualified Solicitor in the Employment department of the firm’s Bolton office. Amir provides advice on all aspects of Employment Law and has previously acted for both employers and individuals in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Amir has particular experience in advising on unfair dismissal, constructive unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. He also…
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Natasha Lomas MSc, BA, MCIPD - Associate Director and Group Head of HR

Natasha has a wealth of HR knowledge having worked in the industry for over 13 years. During that time Natasha has worked across a breadth of sectors including manufacturing, technology, finance, legal as well as HR consultancy. Prior to her 13 years in the industry, Natasha also achieved a degree in Management and Organisations (HR) from Lancaster University, before completing a Masters degree in Human Resources. Natasha has also achieved MCIPD qualification.
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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 working towards her CIPD HR qualification.
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Deborah Ford - Employment & Business Team Co-ordinator

I assist the Employment and Business Team with their cases on a day to day basis. This involves coordinating incoming enquiries, dealing with clients and offering administrative help and support. Outside of work I enjoy reading, jewellery making, stained glass work, playing the guitar, cooking, gardening, theatre, needlework and house renovating.
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Karen Rigby - HR Administrator/Work Experience Mentor

Karen has worked for Thorneycrofts for 17 years working in various admin roles throughout the business before settling in the HR Department. Karen has been our HR Assistant for the last 3 years and is currently studying toward the CIPD Level 3 in HR Practice. Karen is also an excellent mentor and works with our work experience candidates. In her spare time Karen enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
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Nicola Clarke - Associate Director Head of Employment Department

*Nicola is currently on Maternity Leave* 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…
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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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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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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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Alison Kennerley - Associate Director, Head of Financial Processing and Client Account Compliance Accounts Manager/Deputy COFA

Rebecca Chorlton FCILEx - Chartered Legal Executive – Deputy Compliance Manager

Rebecca joined the compliance department at Thorneycroft Solicitors in February 2016 to assist the COLP with regulatory compliance. Rebecca graduated from Chester University in 2012 with a Law degree (LLB) and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. In her spare time Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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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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Simon Green - Associate Director and 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 of parliament in their debate of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, and producing an expert response for the Civil Justice Counsel on hourly rates. Simon has spent most of his career…
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Mary Lomas - Associate Director - Solicitor

Mary is a qualified solicitor with over ten years of experience working in personal injury.  Mary joined Thorneycroft Solicitors 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…
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Andrew Dowd - Solicitor

Andrew joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in 2017 as a Senior Solicitor and works in the Large Loss Team dealing with catastrophic Injury claims. He has a wealth of experience in brain, spinal cord and amputation injury claims having been active in this field for 25 years. Outside of work he enjoys spending his time with his wife Mary and their grown up children. A keen Manchester City fan and follower of Lancashire County Cricket Club, he has also an annual trip to the Prix De l’Arc de Triomphe Horse Racing meeting in…
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Marcella Nathanson - Solicitor

Marcella has over 18 years experience within the personal injury sector, initially with Filex and qualified as a solicitor in 2007, following passing PGDL and LPC with Distinction. She specialises in high value complex injury claims including amputations, fatalities, brain injuries, spinal injuries, severe burns and industrial disease (including asbestosis, and cadmium/dust inhalation). The superb range of testimonials and recommendations that she has received over the years are as a result of her tenacious approach to getting the best settlement possible for her clients.  Away from work Marcella has a…
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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 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 including liability issues, pedestrian and motorcycle cases. In her spare time Ogbeialu enjoys spending time with her sons doing various outdoor activities.
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Ruth Tunningley - Solicitor

Ruth is a solicitor having qualified in 2004. She has over 16 years experience in handling a wide range of personal injury cases. Ruth joined Thorneycrofts in 2019 and has a caseload which includes a variety of issues including, serious orthopaedic injuries, complex pain cases and head injuries. Ruth’s vast experience has provided her with a wealth of knowledge in relation to liability issues and the litigation process. Ruth prides herself in dealing with cases in a proactive manner and is empathetic to the clients needs in order to achieve…
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Sarah Coxon - Solicitor

Sarah joined Thorneycrofts as a Solicitor in June 2017 and has an excellent understanding of both sides of the litigation process, having had over 10 years experience working at both Claimant and Defendant law firms. Sarah specialises in Catastrophic Injury Claims, assisting and supporting Claimants who have suffered with complex and life altering injuries, such as brain or spinal injuries. Having grown up aboard in both Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, Sarah loves to travel and makes an effort to visit at least one new destination per year. When in…
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Natalie Marsh - Solicitor

I recently joined Thorneycroft in February 2019.  I am a Solicitor with seventeen years post qualification experience of personal injury litigation. I have been fortunate enough during my career to have dealt with a wide variety of personal injury cases, ranging in value and type, including brain injuries, complex orthopaedic injuries and historical abuse cases. I am experienced in dealing with litigated cases and have run numerous cases to trial. My experience has enabled me to gain considerable knowledge in the field of personal injury litigation and to achieve excellent…
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Michael Higginson - Solicitor

Michael joined Thorneycroft in May 2020 he qualified as a solicitor in July 2010 and has worked on a range of personal injury cases from lower value claims with liability disputes and allegations of fraud, to complex injury claims and high value credit hire matters. Michael has significant litigation experience and has lots of experience of cases going to trial. Michael strives to use his experience to deliver the best possible outcome for each case, whilst delivering the highest standards of client care. Outside of work Michael enjoys spending time…
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Anna Ginty - Solicitor

Anna is a qualified solicitor with over ten years’ experience practising within the personal injury sector. Anna joined Thorneycroft’s in 2019 after working for over a decade at a leading national law firm. She has experience of dealing with all types of personal injury claims. She now deals with catastrophic injury claims with a focus on motorcycle accidents. She has extensive experience of dealing with serious orthopaedic injuries, brain injury and pain syndrome cases. Anna has been described as a proactive, approachable and efficient solicitor by her clients and prides…
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Toni Wilkinson - Legal Executive

Toni is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has specialised in Claimant Personal Injury work for twenty years. Toni represents clients who have suffered complex and life-changing injuries as a result of motorcycle, bicycle and car collisions and pedestrian accidents. In addition and due to her extensive experience in serious personal injury work, Toni also accepts clients who have suffered as a result of clinical and dental negligence. Toni has been described as patient, proactive and tenacious by her clients. Toni holds a black belt…
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Coral Jayne Clifford - Legal Executive FILEX

Coral is a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and specialises in Claimant Personal Injury work, having begun her career in this field in 2009. Coral works in the firm’s Catastrophic Injury Department, assisting clients with life changing injuries, including complex orthopaedic injuries and brain injuries. Outside of work, Coral enjoys spending time with her family friends and keeping fit by going to the gym.
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Lisa Hunt - Legal Executive

Lisa is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and specialises in Claimant Personal Injury work, having begun her career in this field in 2001.  Having joined the firm in 2010, Lisa works in the firm’s Catastrophic Injury Department assisting clients with life changing injuries including complex orthopaedic injuries, brain injuries and amputations. Outside of work Lisa enjoys spending time with her Daughter, family and friends, and enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym and participating in various 5k – 15k runs.
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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.
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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.
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Suchitra Goswami - Solicitor

Laura Collins - 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 as swimming, walking, reading and going to the cinema.
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Hayley Gibson - Solicitor

Hala Gabra - Solicitor

*Hala is currently on maternity leave*

Stephen Southworth - 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 at a Manchester-based Legal 500 firm, followed by 3 years as an EL/PL Department Manager at a local Macclesfield firm. He has a wealth of experience; a deep understanding of the needs of clients; and…
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Ian Wolstenhulme - Solicitor

Natasha Copley - Paralegal

Natasha joined Thorneycroft Solicitors in January 2010. She has worked in personal injury law since 2004 and is a qualified tier 4 paralegal. Outside the office, Natasha enjoys nothing more than spending time with her husband and 2 children and is a proud member of the National Trust.
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Joanne Whittaker - Paralegal

Joanne joined the firm in 1998 and has been a Fee Earner for over 15 years dealing with predominantly RTA Claims. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals and is also a member of APIL. Joanne is married with a young daughter and she spends most of her free time with her family.  She also enjoys walking her dog, horse riding, baking, reading and has recently rediscovered her love of skiing!
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Amanda Daniels - Paralegal

Amanda joined the firm in November 2004 and has been dealing with RTA personal injury claims for 17 years. Amanda is a Fellow of the First Institute of Paralegals and is recognised as a Tier 4 member of the professional paralegal register. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys her holidays abroad or equally in Cornwall or Devon as long as there is a hot tub! She also enjoys socialising, live music, reading and baking. She is a lover of red wine!
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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 with LLB (hons) at Sheffield Hallam University. Tasneem currently works in our ELPL team handling portal cases as well as assisting in litigated matters. In her spare time, Tasneem enjoys cooking, going on holidays and…
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Alistair Bailes - Solicitor

Alistair is a qualified solicitor with over 19 years’ experience working in personal injury. Alistair joined Thorneycrofts in 2019 and now deals with road traffic accident claims. His experience means he is well versed in dealing with liability disputes. In his spare time Alistair enjoys playing snooker, supporting his local football team and visiting theme parks with his family.
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Alistair John Everett - Solicitor

Alistair is a qualified Solicitor and former court officer with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in Personal Injury litigation including advocacy and costs proceedings. Alistair joined the firm in November 2019 and currently specialises in Road Traffic Accident cases involving disputes to liability and injury. In his spare time, Alistair follows the local music scene, enjoys European cinema, has completed the Coast-to-Coast Cycle Challenge and regularly hikes in the Peak and Lake Districts.
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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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Lesley Gaskell - Consultant Solicitor

Lesley is a Consultant Solicitor at Thorneycroft Solicitors having qualified in March 1984, she has over 34 years experience in Private Client work. Lesley has worked for a number of firms as a Partner between 1988 and 2011, before joining Leathems Solicitors as an associate in Jan 2011. Leathems Solicitors has since been acquired by Thorneycroft Solicitors in August 2018. Lesley advises on a variety of Private Client matters, including co-habitation issues, divorce and matrimonial finances, Private Child issues, Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Conveyancing. Lesley is also…
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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 some Court of Protection and Trust work. Julie is also an Affiliate Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) having gained Advanced Certificate qualification in both Administration of Estates and Administration of…
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Janet Howson - Legal Executive

Janet is a Chartered Legal Executive and a member of our Private Client team. She has over 28 years experience of working in the legal sector and has an excellent track record of assisting her clients with a wide breadth of private client matters including wills, powers of attorney, probate, inheritance tax planning as well as court of protection work. Janet is an Affiliate member of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) and can therefore give additional specialist advise on complex trusts and inheritance tax issues. In her spare…
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Melissa Hill - Paralegal

*Melissa is currently on maternity leave* Melissa is a Paralegal within the Wills, Trust and Probate department. Melissa assists in Will drafting, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection matters. She initially trained with the Society of Will Writers and qualified as Professional Will Writer in 2015. Melissa began her legal studies with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (‘CILEX’) and is due to embark on the final stage of the CILEX qualification to fully qualify as a Lawyer. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading and…
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Christine McClenaghan - Associate Director and 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…
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Neil Wilson - Conveyancing Solicitor

Neil studied Politics & Law in Manchester qualifying as a solicitor in 2007. Neil previously worked at a regional firm in Manchester before joining Thorneycroft in April 2014. Neil has experience in many aspects of property including residential and commercial matters with a keen focus on the sale and purchase of business premises, undeveloped land, commercial leases (acting for both landlord and tenant) and property finance.
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Naqibul Islam - Solicitor

Naqibul qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and has been working for the firm since February 2019. Naqibul completed his LLB at the University of Westminster and the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law. Naqibul completed his training with a firm in London. He has specialised in residential conveyancing since qualifying and has experience dealing with various types of transactions such as sales, purchases, new build matters, shared ownership, remortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions.
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Victoria Mace - Licensed Conveyancer

*Victoria is currently on maternity leave* Victoria has been a member of our Conveyancing team since May 2012. She has a wealth of experience having worked at a national firm for 9 years prior to joining us here at Thorneycroft Solicitors as a Conveyancing Executive. Victoria handles all types of residential conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, new-build purchase and remortgages. Victoria qualified as a licensed conveyancer in Dec 2019.
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Clare Anumudu - Legal Secretary

Joe Daniels - Conveyancing Paralegal

Prior to joining the firm in 2016, Joe pursued an undergraduate degree in social sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. Joe joined Thorneycroft Solicitors Conveyancing team as a conveyancing assistant. He is currently training in order to become a fully licensed conveyancer. Joe handles all types of residential conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase and remortgages of freehold properties.
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James Worsley - Conveyancing Paralegal

James has worked at Thorneycrofts for the last 4 years within the Personal Injury department before recently making the move into the Conveyancing Team. He brought with him a wealth of experience in case handling, negotiating and dealing with people on all sides of any issue to reach an agreeable solution to any problem. James is currently a conveyancing assistant, supporting our senior fee earners with residential property matters. James is currently studying under CILEx with a view to becoming a Chartered Legal Executive which he fits in while working…
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Hannah Barnes - Conveyancing Assistant

Hannah studied Social and Economic History at the University of Liverpool and graduated with honours in 2014. She is starting her GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) in September 2020 in order to begin her studies to become a solicitor, whilst working full time. Hannah’s time working in conveyancing has involved handling sales, purchase, new build, lease extensions and remortgage transactions.
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Tina Rowland - Conveyancing 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 assistant, supporting our senior fee earners with residential and commercial property matters.
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Samantha Birchenall - Conveyancing Assistant

*Samantha is currently on maternity leave* Samantha has been a member of our Conveyancing team since Aug 2017 and is currently studying for her law degree through Open University. Samantha supports our senior fee earners with residential matters.
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Georgia Varro - Post completion apprentice

Georgia joined Thorneycrofts in July 2018 as a Post Completion Apprentice and is working towards becoming a fully qualified Conveyancer. Georgia currently assists members of the conveyancing team with admin support and dealing with clients.
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Alexis Dickson - Conveyancing Assistant

*Alexis is currently on maternity leave* Alexis studied Law at Sheffield Hallam University and graduated with honours in 2004 and completed the Legal Practice Course at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2006 and qualified as a solicitor in July 2016. Alexis trained as a solicitor between 2014 and 2016 specialising in Family Law and Wills and Probate. While training Alexis gained extensive advocacy experience in Public Children Law (Care Proceedings), Private Children and Domestic Abuse Law. Alexis has experience in international legal systems having working in Australia and New Zealand dealing…
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