Non-Contentious, Litigation, Solicitor Profiles, Newport, Monmouth, South Wales

Timothy Russen

Senior Partner

Tim, who practices from both the Newport and Monmouth offices, has been with the firm for 30 years. He deals with both commercial and residential property transactions, including landlord & tenant, representing a number of substantial property companies and institutions. He also undertakes a variety of other work, including the preparation of wills and the administration of estates.

Specialism

Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Conveyancing, Landlord & Tenant, Business and Company Matters, Wills and Administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Law for the Elderly

Michael Lane

Partner

Michael has considerable experience in commercial conveyancing matters including negotiating new leases on behalf of both landlords and tenants. He has been instrumental in a number of business acquisitions and sales. He also has extensive expertise in probate, wills, estate tax planning, powers of attorney and residential conveyancing.

Specialism

Commercial Conveyancing and Landlord & Tenant matters, Residential Conveyancing, Business and Company Matters, Wills and Administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Law for the Elderly.

Julie James

Partner

Julie began her career at Hugh James Solicitors in Cardiff, before moving to the family’s firm of Derek James & Vaux, in Maindee, Newport. Julie acts for many high profile clients and institutions, dealing with corporate acquisitions, sales and mergers but also enjoys working in the areas of probate, wills, estate and tax planning.

Specialism

Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Conveyancing, Landlord & Tenant, Business and Company Matters, Wills and Administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Law for the Elderly

Sioned Davies

Solicitor

Sioned started with the firm as a trainee solicitor and qualified as a solicitor in 1997. Sioned acts for a number of established companies and private clients advising them on all aspects of non-contentious law. She would be happy to assist anyone who wishes to conduct their business in the Welsh language.

Specialism

Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Conveyancing, Landlord & Tenant, Wills and Administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Law for the Elderly

Catherine Vickery

Solicitor

Catherine specialises in all property-related matters and was formerly a Partner with Francis & Co. Solicitors in Chepstow. Admitted as a Solicitor in 1999 Catherine can provide specialist advice on freehold and leasehold transactions, new builds, gifts of land, equity release schemes, plot sales and purchases and remortgages. Catherine also specialises in Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Specialism

Residential Conveyancing

Karen Smith

Partner

Karen heads our family law department. She has over 30 years of experience and is a member of the Law Society Family Panel. Karen deals with all family disputes and claims and is able to offer advice regarding immigration.

Specialism

Divorce, Separation, Children Disputes, Inheritance Claims, Immigration.

Ceri Gormley

Solicitor

Ceri is a litigation solicitor with over ten years’ experience. Ceri deals with claims for damages for personal injury arising from road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial disease and public liability claims. She also handles clinical negligence claims as well as a range of other civil disputes including debt recovery, building and boundary disputes and employment law.

Specialism

Personal Injury Law