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Abbie is a solicitor in our Commercial Property team and has experience in dealing with small and large land projects, academy conversions, commercial leases, title investigation work, sale and purchase of commercial properties and general land law related queries.

Andrew is an experienced high-level advocate who specialises in complex crime, complex murders, high-value fraud, conspiracy to defraud and mental health. He has carried out business defence and prosecution work for a wide range of companies and organisations as well as representing individuals in challenging criminal and mental health matters. Andrew holds Higher Rights of Audience in both criminal and civil courts and was admitted to the Bar in 2009 as a member of Gray’s Inn. He regularly advises and represents individuals who are charged with motoring offences. He and the team have an excellent track record of saving driving licences even where a client has reached the maximum number of points. Andrew has represented a number of the firm’s business clients in this area and is skilled in the often complex legal arguments which can be used to defend a case.

Anne is a solicitor in our Family & Divorce team.

David is Senior Asoociate and specialises in commercial property and development work and has acquired a breadth of experience undertaking transactions for private, corporate and public clients of all sizes. Some examples of the work that David can assist with include: Sale and purchase of freehold land for commercial and residential developments; Option agreements for development land; Promotion agreements; Collaboration agreements; Overage agreements; Building licences and development agreements; Title investigation; First registration of unregistered land; and Landlord and Tenant work including new leases, lease renewal and licences. David seeks to find pragmatic and creative solutions that achieve the client’s objectives, manage risk and get the transaction across the line.

Edward is a leading family law solicitor who helps clients with separation, divorce, pre-nuptial contracts and cohabitation agreements and spends a great deal of his time advising on complex children’s residences/custody arrangements. He is also a member of the Collaborative Family Law group who can utilize their skills in client representation, negotiation and problem-solving to help their clients shape a fair agreement without going to Court.

Emily Butterworth

Emily is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team. She advises clients on a range of legal services such as lasting powers of attorney, Wills, trusts and probate matters.

Farhana is a Partner and leads the Family Team at Hunt & Coombs. Farhana is a leading family law solicitor who helps clients with separation, divorce, pre-nuptial contracts, cohabitation agreements and children's residence and contact arrangements. She has considerable experience of handling divorces involving complex financial arrangements and substantial property holdings. Farhana is one of the most prominent Asian family lawyers in the local area and has frequently advised on the validity of religious ceremonies under English law.

Fiona is an associate in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team and practices in all areas of Wills, Probate and Trusts Law.

Hannah is a Partner in our Wills Trusts & Probate team and specialises in family work and supports her clients through divorces and children matters.

Helen is a Partner and Team Leader of our Commercial Litigation team. Helen advises partnerships, plc's, limited companies, SMEs and sole-traders on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including (where necessary) through litigation. She has particular expertise in commercial contracts, professional negligence, property litigation and debt recovery and her clients come from a range of sectors including farming, insurance, entertainment and construction.

Henry specialises in wills, trusts, probate and care for the elderly. He is an expert in tax planning and has considerable experience in helping clients to plan for the future. He has a particular interest in obtaining NHS continuing care and helping clients to plan for the possible impact of these by developing strategies to fund such care which minimise the impact on the clients assets.

Irina is Police Station Representative and has extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of criminal investigations when they have been arrested by the police.

James is an Associate in our Commercial Property team and in March 2020, he was appointed Deputy Diocesan Registrar for the Peterborough Diocese. James specialises in all property related matters. He regularly advises clients on all aspects of commercial and residential property transactions, including: sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property, commercial and agricultural leases, agreements for lease, overage agreements, option agreements and conditional contracts; and commercial and residential mortgages.

Jenny is a Senior Chartered Legal Executive in the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department assisting clients in the preparation of Wills and other legal documents. Jenny is experienced in providing advice on the management of estates including tax planning.

Kashif is an Associate in the Criminal Department. Kashif specialises in representing a broad range of criminal investigations. He has extensive experience representing client’s interviews with the police, often leading to successful outcomes for his clients at an early stage of a case. He also has a track record of successfully negotiating out of court settlements and discontinuances with prosecuting authorities, and enjoys finding solutions in challenging situations, including where individuals have previously received incorrect legal advice. Kashif has particular expertise in matters involving youth crime, often working with the Youth Offending Service to divert young individuals away from the criminal justice system.

Katie is a solicitor in our Family & Divorce team and advises clients on a range of services such as separation, divorce, matrimonial finances, injunctions and children’s contact arrangements including complex fact finding hearings and domestic abuse. Katie has an attention to detail and empathetic approach to dealing with family matters whilst providing practical advice to her clients.

Laura is a Solicitor in our commercial property team. She advises a broad range of clients including individuals, partnerships and limited companies on matters such as freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, commercial lease work including new leases, extensions, renewals and assignments; and advising borrowers and lenders in relation to property finance transactions.

Luke is a solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Team and has experience acting for, and advising businesses and individuals on a range of civil practice matters, including disputes pertaining to: breach of contract; landlord and tenant; and boundary, neighbour and property ownership disputes. As well as conducting a number of matters issued in the courts and obtaining successful judgments for his clients, Luke has experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (notably Mediation). Luke takes a clear and proactive approach to any dispute, whilst ensuring that his clients are kept fully apprised throughout.

Naina joined Hunt & Coombs Solicitors in 2014 as a director and head of the personal injury/commercial litigation team. This resulted from the merger with Balfour Law Limited, a successful niche litigation practice which Naina set up in 2007, where she practiced as managing director. Since qualifying in 1989, Naina has worked exclusively in civil litigation with a strong bias in personal injury. Whilst at Balfour Law, Naina developed the only defendant insurer litigation practice in Peterborough, successfully defending employers liability, public liability and professional negligence claims for a number of insurers. Naina’s reputed no-nonsense commercial approach suits her insurer clients as she sets realistic reserves, operates within service level agreements and provides timely, cost-saving results. Naina has used these skills in the high-volume, complex, serious injury cases she deals with for claimants, where she has achieved large settlements in ‘record time’ as she combines her specialist knowledge and experience with her business minded organisational skills to ensure the case is progressed efficiently with the best outcome for the client.

Norman Hunter-Goulder

Norman is a senior associate in our Commercial Litigation team and he is experienced in a diverse range of contract disputes but including in particular the supply of goods and services; property litigation including boundary issues, commercial lease termination and dilapidations, possession actions, covenant enforcement including injunctive relief, contentious trust and probate including disputed wills, Inheritance Act claims, removal and substitution of trustees, and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA), debt recovery and insolvency, professional negligence, partnership disputes; and defamation.

Olivia Chalmers

Olivia is a Partner within our Corporate Commercial team. Olivia has pursued a dual specialism in both Corporate Commercial and Commercial Property work. Olivia's clients find this to be of particular assistance when their matters overlap both areas, which is often the case with business disposals and acquisitions. Olivia has developed a portfolio of regular clients including established commercial businesses and high net worth private individuals, all of whom appreciate the pragmatic and down to earth advice which Olivia is able to offer.

Patrick Appleton

Paddy is a solicitor specialising in wills, trusts and probate. He also specialises in tax planning and has considerable expertise in helping clients plan for the future, including powers of attorney and care home fee planning. Paddy is used to dealing with complex and high-value estates including those with an international element. His many years of experience in this field ensure that he can provide the full service to the clients and advise on all aspects of the case.

Rebecca is a solicitor in the family team and can advise on the following areas of law: Child Arrangement Orders, Prohibited Steps Order, Specific Issues Order, Case Proceedings, Domestic abuse issues; and The PLO Process.

Rebecca Beynon-Phillips

Rebecca is a Partner and has experience in advising a diverse range of clients including corporate clients, limited companies, SME’s and individuals, across a broad range of commercial disputes. She has a wealth of general commercial litigation experience, and has developed expertise in property litigation, professional negligence and debt recovery. Rebecca is able to advise on: Contractual disputes; Property matters (forfeiture, lease extensions and renewals, dilapidations claims, landlord and tenant issues, boundary disputes and repossessions); Professional negligence claims (including claims against valuers, solicitors and accountants); Debt recovery and insolvency; and Enforcement action. Rebecca is a pragmatic solicitor who is always keen to explore the practical as well as legal solutions to a client’s dispute. She has experience in the County Courts, High Court and First Tier Tribunal and has achieved numerous settlements for clients, both pre-action and during the litigation process. Rebecca understands that litigation can be a difficult process and works hard to ensure that her clients receive a first-class service.

Rebecca is a solicitors in our Wills, Trusts & Probate team and advises clients on: The preparation of Wills; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Administration of Estates; and Trusts.

Richard Boucher

Senior Associate and Mental Health Team Leader. Richard represents patients, both in and out of hospital, to ensure their access to justice under the Mental Health Act.

Sally is a Partner in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team and specialises in all aspects of private client law (Wills, probate, estate planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters). She is experienced in working with people from a wide range of backgrounds including partners, directors, business owners, chief executive officers and private individuals - and has worked for a diverse client base including large companies, SME's, owner managed businesses, start-ups, not for profit organisations and private individuals.

Sallyann is a Partner in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team. She advises high net worth individuals, non-domiciled individuals, farmers, business owners and their families or estates on all aspects of estate planning, creation of trusts, estate administration, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Sallyann sees her role as an adviser who helps you protect you; your family and your assets.

Samantha Crombie

Samantha is a solicitor and advises clients on: Preparing a Will to ensure that their wishes are carried out after their death; and Drawing up Lasting Powers of Attorney to ensure that their affairs (financial and health) are managed as they wish if they are no longer capable of managing them.

Patrick Appleton