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Amy Taylor qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and joined the wills, probate and tax team at Steeles in August 2012.  She was promoted to the role of Principal in 2015.

Amy specialises in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.

She has strong regional ties, having studied Law at the University of East Anglia before completing her training and post qualification experience at a Suffolk based firm.

Following a successful career as an HR manager in both the public and private sector, Oliver trained as a barrister before converting to a solicitor in 2001, specialising in employment law. He is the head of the employment team at Steeles Law.

Oliver excels in providing pragmatic, solution-based advice in an industrial relations context. His background provides him with a rare understanding of the role of the HR manager and his advice is designed to assist clients to achieve their objectives, rather than frustrate them in their efforts to run a business.

A chartered legal executive with over 20 years’ experience, Karen is head of our wills, probate and tax team. She advises on Wills, Inheritance Tax, estate planning and probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the creation and administration of trusts. Karen is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Katherine joined Steeles Law in 2014, having graduated in the same year from the University of Lincoln with a degree in Law.

First acting as a Paralegal in the wills, probate and tax team, Katherine assists in the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates.

Since commencing her studies for her Legal Practice Certificate in autumn 2017, Katherine has since qualified as a Solicitor after undertaking seats in conveyancing, family and wills, probate and tax.

Lorraine was admitted as a solicitor in 1996. She joined Steeles Law in 2013, having spent seven years at another local law firm, in addition to previous experience at other firms in East Anglia and London.

At Steeles, Lorraine primarily dedicates her time to the handling of residential conveyancing matters.  She has a broad range of experience in residential property, having acted on behalf of property investors, builders and developers, companies, and private individuals.

Referred to in the 2017 Legal 500 as a ‘Rising Star’, Robert advises businesses ranging from multi-national corporations to local SME’s on all aspects of employment law, including advising on corporate restructures, TUPE consultations, and defending employment tribunal claims.

He also assists employers with immigration matters, including the process for sponsoring migrants to work in the UK.

Cathy joined Steeles Law in 2014, having previously worked for two other local law firms.

A graduate of the University of Kent, Cathy subsequently completed her Chartered Institute of Legal Executives studies and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2015.

Cathy specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate and Court of Protection applications.

Lauren joined the firm in 2017, initially as a Paralegal within the Wills, Probate and Tax team and is currently completing her training contract with the firm. Lauren started her training contract in September 2019 and after completing her first seat in the Residential Conveyancing team she has returned to the Wills, Probate and Tax team.

Damian joined Steeles Law in May 2018 as a litigation solicitor following a relocation to Norfolk and is recommended in the Legal 500 as being “bright and thorough”.

Damian was educated at the University of St Andrews having studied for a Masters in Medieval history. He later converted to the law at City University before being called to the Bar in 2009. Damian cross-qualified as solicitor in 2012.

Damian specialises in property litigation and financial services litigation. His general property litigation work for private individuals encompasses acting for clients in boundary disputes, Party Wall matters, actions for interference with rights of way and rights of light. Damian acts for residential private landlords on possession and rent arrears claims. For commercial clients, Damian is experienced in: opposed and unopposed business lease renewals; terminal dilapidations claims; and forfeiture of commercial leases. Damian also has a wealth of experience in lease extension and collective enfranchisement matters.

Sally joined Steeles in September 2019 acting as a paralegal in the family team.

She has worked in Family Law for 25 years dealing with divorce, finances, private and public children matters and domestic violence.

Sally specialises in a wide range of family cases including divorce and associated financial matters, disputes between unmarried couples, dissolution of civil partnerships and the preparation of pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Sally is also experienced in advising on issues involving children including disputes regarding residence and contact.

Jonothan is a Disputes Resolution solicitor in the Business Law Team. He previously worked as a litigation solicitor in London, acting for major national and international companies including Microsoft, Sainsbury’s and John Lewis. He advises businesses on a wide range of commercial disputes and has significant trial experience in the High Court.

James joined Steeles Law’s as a paralegal in February 2016 and now acts as a Solicitor in the employment team.

He has a wealth of experience advising and assisting both employers and employees on a wide range of issues including disciplinary and grievance processes involving challenges under the Equality Act where allegations of discrimination arise, settlement and redundancies. He has experience in drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, consultancy agreements and staff handbooks.

Denise joined the company in 2002 and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. After many years of experience within the Litigation Department, she is also a member of the Employment Team.

Denise manages the bespoke debt recovery service within the team as well as assisting the dispute resolution team with its general litigation matters.

Denise is mainly instructed by employers and assists them in drafting Contracts of Employment and Company Handbooks as well as advising on any issues that arise during day to day business. This can be concerning grievance or disciplinary procedures, assisting clients who have to go through a redundancy process or advising and taking action in respect of a breach of restrictive covenants. Denise is also experienced in drafting and negotiating Settlement Agreements, both acting on behalf of an employer and advising employees on the obligations contained in a Settlement Agreement.