Meet the Solicitors

Margaret co-founded the firm in 1987 and has specialised in wills, trusts and probate ever since. She is known locally for her patience and plain-English approach — clients often say she is the first person to make estate planning feel manageable rather than daunting. Margaret sits on the committee of a local hospice charity and is a Full Member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

LLB (Hons), University of Southampton · Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted 1985) · Full Member, STEP

Jonathan co-founded the firm alongside Margaret in 1987, building the commercial practice from a handful of local traders into the firm's largest department. He advises owner-managed businesses across Hampshire on everything from company formation to complex commercial disputes, and is a former President of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce.

LLB (Hons), University of Bristol · Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted 1986)

Naomi joined the firm in 2015 and became a partner in 2021, leading the family law team. She is a Resolution-accredited specialist, trained in the organisation's constructive, non-confrontational approach to separation and divorce, and has particular expertise in complex financial settlements and child arrangements.

LLB (Hons), King's College London · Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted 2008) · Resolution Accredited Specialist

David qualified in 2016 and has handled residential property transactions across Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire villages ever since, from first-time buyers to complex chain sales. He is known for keeping clients properly informed at every stage — no unexplained jargon, no unreturned calls.

LLB (Hons), University of Portsmouth · Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted 2016)

Sarah advises both employers and employees on the full range of workplace matters — contracts, disciplinary processes, redundancy and Employment Tribunal claims. Before joining private practice she spent two years as in-house counsel for a Hampshire manufacturing business, which gives her a practical, commercially-minded perspective.

LLB (Hons), University of Exeter · Solicitor of England & Wales (admitted 2014)

Thomas supports the conveyancing team on residential sales, purchases and remortgages, with a particular focus on new-build transactions and leasehold properties. He qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2020 after five years working his way up through the firm.

Fellow of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)