Legal Staff
Kiall Bagnell LL.B
kbagnell@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312401
Kiall qualified as a solicitor in 2008 having undertaken his training contract with Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP. Kiall has been a part of the Commercial Department since he joined the firm in 2006 and now specialises in company, charity and employment law in the Bedford Office.
Whether you are a looking to start up a new venture or an established business, Kiall is able to provide straightforward, relevant company advice.
Kiall is also happy to act for employers and employees in relation to all areas of employment law from recruitment through to termination.
He regularly plays football for a local team, and also enjoys playing golf, badminton and tennis.
Contact Kiall for:
Company & Charity Advice:
- Organisation Structure
- Registration and Incorporation
- Terms & Conditions of Business
- Contract and Joint Venture proposals
- Asset or Share sales and purchases
- Trading requirements including Data Protection, supply of goods &
services
Employment Advice:
- Unfair Dismissal
- Discrimination claims
- Compromise agreements
- TUPE
- Family friendly working practices
- Redundancy
- Retirement issues
- Policies & procedures
- HR package
- Employment helpline (subscription service)
Michelle Baranovich
mbaranovich@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01933 351074
Michelle joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP in July 2007. She has recently qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer. Prior to joining the firm she worked as a trainee fee earner for other firms in the Northamptonshire area for 8 years.
Michelle specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing including freehold and leasehold transactions, sales and purchases and remortgages.
In her spare time Michelle enjoys going to the gym and helping her sister out behind the bar of her local golf club.
Contact Michelle for:
- Residential conveyancing
- Property investment sales/purchases
- New Homes sales/ purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfer of Equity
- Equity release
- Land sales/purchases
- Auctions sales/ purchases
Kelly Burn F.Inst.L.Ex
kburn@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01933 351072
Kelly joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP conveyancing team in April 2003 having qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Kelly's background has always been in property having worked as part of a repossessions team and then a conveyancing department for other firms in the Northamptonshire area.
Kelly is well known in Rushden where she is based for her friendly professional approach to her clients and property contacts.
In her spare time she enjoys visits to the gym, skiing, cooking, reading, travelling and socialising.
Contact Kelly for:
- Residential Conveyancing
- Property Investment sales/purchases
- New Homes sales/purchases
- Deeds of Gift
- Remortgages
- Land sales/purchases
- Auctions sales/purchases
- Transfer of Equity
- Equity Release
Anthony D'Aversa LL.B
adaversa@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321907
Anthony completed his law degree at Nottingham Trent University in 2009 and has recently joined the Commercial Litigation team here at Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP as a paralegal. Anthony is also currently undertaking studies in Canadian Law which will enable him to practice in both Canadian and UK jurisdictions in the future.
Anthony specialises in debt recovery within the Commercial Litigation team.
In his spare time Anthony enjoys playing ice hockey and swimming at the gym. He also likes travelling, snowboarding and is a large BMW Motorsport enthusiast.
Contact Anthony for:
- Debt Recovery Advice
Anna-Louise Didier
adidier@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321964
Anna completed her Legal Practice Course on a part time basis whilst gaining valuable practical experience as a full time legal secretary, working in a diverse range of disciplines including family law, criminal law, conveyancing, wills and probate and civil litigation.
Anna is one of the firm's trainee solicitors currently training in the Wills, Trusts and Probate department at Bedford, having completed her first seat with the Civil Litigation team in Northampton and her second seat with Family in Bedford.
Anna will qualify as a solicitor in May 2010.
Outside of work Anna is a keen runner and also enjoys badminton, swimming and occasionally indoor climbing as well as spending time with family and friends.
Contact Anna for:
- Wills
- Probate (including Deeds of Variation)
- Inheritance Tax Planning
- Powers of Attorney (general and lasting)
- Court of protection issues
- Trusts
Michael Hardy
mhardy@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321924
Michael joined Heald in 1994 and specialises in Residential Property, Wills, Trusts and Tax.
Michael also specialises in Equity Release Schemes, acting for both scheme providers and private clients.
In his spare time he enjoys taking part in quizzes, playing badminton and other sporting activities.
Contact Michael for:
- Residential Property
- Equity release
- Wills, Trust and Tax Advice
Adrian Horner
ahorner@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312504
Adrian has worked in the legal profession for over 40 years dealing predominantly with commercial property.
His work has involved landlord and tenant instructions, development, town planning - retail warehouses, Superstores and shopping centres. He has also dealt with large office blocks in the City and Westminster.
Adrian has extensive experience within the pub and leisure industry as well as acting for public sector clients.
Contact Adrian for:
- Commercial Property
- Landlord and Tenant advice
- Planning issues
- Property Development
Jemma Izzard
jizzard@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01604 615981
Jemma studied law at the University of Hertfordshire and at the College of Law in London. She qualified as a solicitor in March 2006. She works in family law specialising in divorce, financial matters, children issues, domestic violence and separation. She is a member of Resolution and serves on the South Midlands committee.
In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding and enjoys trips to the cinema, socialising with friends and travelling.
Contact Jemma for:
- Divorce
- Injunctions
- Child Matters
- Separation
- Family Financial Matters
- Collaborative Law
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Legal Aid
Lesley Milne F.Inst.L.Ex
lmilne@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312703
Lesley has over 25 years' experience in her specialism, commercial and property litigation.
Over the years her commercial litigation profile has expanded to include commercial contract disputes, director, shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as passing off and intellectual property disputes. Her property litigation portfolio includes construction and boundary disputes, problems between landlords and tenants and possession cases.
Lesley is keen to settle disputes through mediation or other alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. She recognises that litigation through the Courts is is not always the most cost effective way of resolving a problem - although she equally recognises that sometimes it is the only way!
In her spare time Lesley enjoys the cinema, theatre and sampling fine food. She is an avid reader, particularly of comedy crime novels.
Contact Lesley for:
- Breach of contract claims
- Director/shareholder disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Debt recovery
- Building disputes
- Residential and commercial repossessions
- Rent arrears recovery
- Dilapidation claims
- Boundary disputes
Nichola Poole
Poole Property Lawyers
npoole@pplaw.co.uk
DDI: 01234 312612
Nichola worked at Park Woodfine Heald Mellows before starting Poole Property Lawyers. She has over 20 years' experience of Property law, and is highly respected for the service that is offered to both clients and agents.
In her spare time she enjoys playing in goal for her hockey club, travelling and socialising.
Contact Nicola for:
- Residential Property Conveyancing
Christine Quinlan
cquinlan@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01933 351075
Christine joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows in April 2003. Christine has a special interest in care proceedings, and became a member of the Law Society's Children panel in May 2006.
In her spare time she enjoys travelling and walking the dog with occasional visits to the gym.
Contact Christine for:
- Child matters
- Care Proceedings
- Divorce
Melany Rampal BA Hons
mrampal@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321912
Melany won the Law Society Client Interviewing & Advising Competition in 2002 whilst at the Inns of Court School of Law. Her career began with work on the Victoria Climbié Inquiry, followed by time in the in-house legal department at Renault UK and with Reed Solicitors in Horsham. She joined the firm in 2004 and specialises in Wills and Trusts.
Melany is happy to explain Trusts, Wills and, acting on behalf of others, to work with clients to find the best solution for their particular situation.
In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, cycling, reading and watching Tottenham Hotspur.
Contact Melany for:
- Wills
- Trusts including lifetime trusts
- Trust administration
- Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Court of Protection Orders
Asad Rana LL.B (Hons)
arana@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312905
Asad graduated from Queen Mary, University of London in 2001. He completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London and went on to join a firm of solicitors in Cambridge.
Asad specialises in Employment Law, representing both claimants and respondents, advising on a range of matters including discrimination law, TUPE, whistle blowing and unfair dismissal. Asad has a portfolio of Respondent clients which includes the NHS, local authorities, companies and charities.
Asad is a member of the Employment Law Association, Bedford Race Equality Council and the charity Law Association.
In his spare time, Asad enjoys circuit training, badminton and squash. He also enjoys travelling to South Asia as well as Inverness, Snowdonia and the Lake District.
Contact Asad for:
- Discrimination claims
- Compromise agreements
- TUPE
- Whistle blowing
- Redundancy
- Retirement issues
- Constructive dismissal
- Training seminars
- Employment contracts and staff handbooks
- Employment helpline (subscription service)
Diane Reid
dreid@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01933 351076
Diane joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows in June 2004, and has specialised in Family Law for over 20 years with particular emphasis on ancillary relief and Children Act proceedings, both Private and Public law. She has been a member of Resolution.
In her spare time she enjoys windsurfing, gardening and travel.
Contact Diane for:
- Children Act proceedings
- Ancillary Relief advice
Nicola Sanders F.Inst.L.Ex
nsanders@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321947
Nicola joined the firm in 2001 and has been qualified since 1996. Nicola specialises in Wills and Probate, trusts and tax planning.
Whether you need a simple will or help dealing with a complex estate or intestacy, Nicola will be pleased to assist.
In her spare time she is involved in her local school's PTA and enjoys reading.
Contact Nicola for:
- Wills
- Probate (including deeds of variation)
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Powers of Attorney (general and lasting)
- Court of Protection issues
- Trusts
Kerry Smith LL.B
ksmith@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312302
Kerry studied Business Economics with Business Law at Portsmouth University. She then studied Law for two years at The College of Law in Guildford. Kerry completed her training contract with a high street firm in Aylesbury before qualifying in September 2009. Kerry joined the Family Law team here at Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP in October 2009.
Kerry specialises in Family Law including divorce, financial issues, separation, children issues and domestic violence.
In her spare time Kerry plays badminton and attends aqua fit classes. She also enjoys baking and going to the cinema.
Contact Kerry for:
- Divorce
- Injunctions
- Child Matters
- Separation
- Family Financial Matters
- Domestic Violence
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Public Funding
Sue Spearing
sspearing@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01604 615983
Sue has over 20 years' experience as a residential conveyancer and joined the firm in 2007. Sue is based in our Northampton office.
Outside of the office, Sue enjoys gardening, travel, photography and browsing antique shops.
Contact Sue for:
- Residential Conveyancing
- Transfers of Equity
- Remortgages
- Assents
Bryan Wetherilt F.Inst.L.Ex.
bwetherilt@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 312201
Bryan joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP in 1975. He specialises in residential conveyancing but has worked for several years as part of the commercial property department.
Bryan ran one of the firm's branch offices before returning to Bedford to develop the residential conveyancing department.
He is Vice -Chair of Governors and Chair Person of Premises Sub-Committee at a lower school in Bedford. He lives with his wife and 2 children and enjoys outdoor activities.
Contact Bryan for:
- Residential Property
- Transfers of Equity
- Re-mortgages
- Matrimonial transfers linked to divorce settlements
Peter Wilton
pwilton@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01604 615982
Peter graduated from Staffordshire University and joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP in 2003 having completed his training contract with another local firm. He specialises in Wills and Probate.
Peter deals with all aspects of Will drafting and administers estates, both where the deceased has left a will and where he or she has died intestate. This includes completing all necessary formalities with HM Revenue & Customs where Inheritance Tax is payable.
In his spare time he enjoys running, martial arts and spending time with his young family.
Contact Peter for:
- Administration of Estates
- Wills
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Inheritance Tax Advice
Claire Yates LLB
cyates@pwhmllp.com
DDI: 01234 321957
Claire joined Park Woodfine Heald Mellows LLP as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2007 and started her training in the Conveyancing Department. Claire moved into the Commercial Department in February 2008 where she completed training with the Commercial Litigation, Company Commercial and Employment teams before qualifying in September 2009.
Claire has been an invaluable addition to the Commercial Department and now specialises in employment law.
In her spare time she enjoys rowing, going to the gym, playing badminton, cycling and socialising with friends.
Contact Claire for:
- Contracts of Employment
- Director's Service Agreements
- Staff Handbooks
- Company Acquisitions and Disposals
- Advising employees and employers on contentious matters including
wrongful and unfair dismissal, sex, race and disability
discrimination, redundancy and retirement issues
- Compromise Agreements
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