Meet the team
Our Team
Leadership
Alexander Whitmore
Managing Partner, Specialist & International Services
Alexander oversees the strategic development of the firm’s specialist and international practice areas, ensuring consistent service quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth across the firm.
Conveyancing Team
Natalie Shah
Head of Conveyancing & Partner
Natalie leads the firm’s residential conveyancing practice, overseeing complex freehold and leasehold transactions. With over 15 years’ experience, she is responsible for service standards, risk management, and team development.
Oliver Grant
Senior Associate & Conveyancing Team Manager
Oliver manages high-value sales and purchases, with a particular focus on timecritical and multiparty transactions. He also supervises senior conveyancers and supports operational efficiency.
Charlotte Evans
Senior Associate & Conveyancing Team Manager
Charlotte specialises in leasehold matters, newbuild developments, and developer-led transactions. She plays a key role in quality assurance and mentoring within the conveyancing team.
Amina Rahman
Deputy Head of Conveyancing
Amina supports the strategic and daytoday management of the conveyancing department, advising on technically complex matters and supporting continuous improvement across the team.
Daniel Hughes
Remortgage Team Manager
Daniel leads the firm’s remortgage function, coordinating lender requirements and managing highvolume, timesensitive refinancing matters with efficiency and precision.
Insurance Law Team
Richard Hale
Head of Insurance Law & Partner
Richard leads the firm’s insurance law practice, advising insurers, businesses, and professionals on policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and regulatory obligations. He has over 18 years’ experience in insurance-related matters.
Samantha Green
Partner, Insurance Litigation
Samantha specialises in complex insurance disputes and professional indemnity claims. She is known for her strategic approach to litigation and dispute resolution.
James Whitaker
Director of Insurance Advisory Services
James advises on policy drafting, risk allocation, and claims avoidance strategies. He works closely with insurers and brokers to provide commercially focused legal advice.
Helen Carter
Senior Insurance Law Consultant
Helen supports clients on claims strategy, regulatory compliance, and insurer governance, bringing a pragmatic and solutionsdriven approach.
Mark Ellison
Principal Insurance Risk Counsel
Mark focuses on regulatory risk, governance frameworks, and compliance issues affecting insurers and regulated entities.
Escrow & Trustee Legal Services Team
Jonathan Pierce
Head of Escrow & Trustee Legal Services
Jonathan leads the firm’s escrow and trustee offering, advising on secure transaction structures, fiduciary duties, and complex multiparty arrangements.
Amelia Roth
Senior Trustee & Fiduciary Counsel
Amelia advises on trust governance, trustee appointments, and escrow agreements, ensuring compliance with fiduciary and regulatory obligations.
Michael Thornton
Director of Client Funds & Escrow Compliance
Michael oversees client money handling, escrow account operations, and compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal controls.
Isabella Moore
Principal Trust & Escrow Adviser
Isabella supports highvalue escrow arrangements and trustee services, with a focus on transparency, reporting, and risk mitigation.
David Wilson
Senior Escrow & Fiduciary Counsel
David advises on complex escrow structures and trustee matters involving UKbased and international counterparties.
Import & Export Law Team
Edward Langford
Head of Import & Export Law & Partner
Edward leads the firm’s international trade practice, advising businesses on import/export regulations, customs compliance, and crossborder commercial matters.
Nadia Rahman
Senior International Trade Solicitor
Nadia advises on sanctions, licensing requirements, trade documentation, and regulatory approvals across multiple sectors.
Thomas Reed
Director of Trade Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Thomas supports clients with customs frameworks, audits, and regulatory risk management, including HMRCrelated matters.
Oliver Bennett
Principal Import & Export Legal Adviser
Oliver advises on trade contracts, documentation, and compliance structures for importers and exporters.
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Trade & Customs Counsel
Sarah specialises in customs law and regulatory compliance, supporting businesses operating in regulated international markets.