Martin Kaye
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Our People

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Mohammed Ahsan - Solicitor
0845 644 6118

Been with the firm since 2002. Qualified as a solicitor in March 2005. Ahsan is a member of the dispute resolution team dealing with general Commercial Litigation including contractual dispute, debt collection, insolvency and partnership and shareholder disputes.
Likes:  Socialising
Dislikes: Any form of discrimination

MohammedAhsan@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Sam Azzopardi-Tudor -
Assistant Systems Manager
0845 644 6397
Sam began life with Martin Kaye in September 2000. She now has an invaluable role assisting the Systems Partner, Chris Cann, with IT and Systems.
Likes: Having fun with her family
Dislikes: People who use the wrong lane on roundabouts

SamAzzopardi-Tudor@martinkaye.co.uk
 
       

Andrea Benson - Senior Legal Advisor
0845 644 6197

Joined the firm in 2002. Andrea has over 25 years experience of family law with particular expertise in dealing with the financial aspects of relationship breakdown.
Likes: Holidays
Dislikes: Housework

AndreaBenson@martinkaye.co.uk


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Wendy Beaumont - Conveyancing Team Manager
0845 644 6132

Wendy qualified as a solicitor after completing her training with Martin-Kaye. Wendy is a member of the residential conveyancing team with particular expertise in shared ownerships and HIP production.
Likes: Guylian seashell chocolates
Dislikes: Wednesdays

WendyBeaumont@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       

Jane Bradley - Property Team Manager
0845 644 6137

Joined Martin-Kaye in 2000. Jane works in our re-mortgage team handling high volume, quick turnaround cases referred to us by intermediaries on a national basis.
Likes: To own a vineyard
Dislikes: Animal cruelty

JaneBradley@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Chris Cann - Consultant - Risk, IT and Systems Manager
0845 644 6158

Chris has a varied legal background. A partner since 1983. Director of Finance also responsible for systems, IT, and service standards or anything which requires a Project Manager!
Likes: Order.
Dislikes: Chaos.

ChrisCann@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Alison Carter - Member - Director of HR and Manager of the Personal Injury Department
0845 644 6168
Became a partner in 2002. Heads the firm's personal injury department and is responsible for HR throughout the business.
Likes: Sunshine
Dislikes: People who show off

AlisonCarter@martinkaye.co.uk


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Tina Chander - Employment Solicitor
0845 644 6192
Tina joined the firm in 2008 - She is dual qualified as a Barrister (non practising) and employment solicitor. Deals with a mixture of ALPHA and private client work including managing Employment SOS, HR presentations, represents employees and employers at Tribunals.
Likes:
Dislikes:

TinaChander@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Louise Clowes - Solicitor
0845 644 6387
Louise joined Martin-Kaye in 2008 and works within the Commercial Property team dealing with commercial sales & purchases, landlord and tenant work, easements and licences. Louise is a keen triathlete in her spare time and competes in a wide range of events.
Likes: Cycling
Dislikes:
Rain

LouiseClowes@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Nadia Davis - Member - Head of Family Team
0845 644 6124
Became a partner in July 2006. She has particular expertise in high value financial property disputes and those involving businesses. Nadia is also a member of the Law Society's Children Panel.
Likes: Bottle of wine or two with good friends
Dislikes: Winter weather

NadiaDavis@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Graham Davies - Member- Head of Commercial Litigation
0845 644 6182

Graham runs a varied commercial litigation caseload and is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association. He is also the Client Relationship Manager for most of our key commercial clients.
Likes: A good night out.
Dislikes: Arrogance.

GrahamDavies@martinkaye.co.uk


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Sophie Davies - Senior Legal Assistant
0845 644 6183
Sophie joined MK in 2001. She deals with claimant personal injury work on a national basis as well as being a team trainer. Sophie is currently undertaking legal executive exams.
Likes: Shoes (owns enough to open a shop)
Dislikes: Cleaning the car

SophieDavies@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Amanda Edwards - Finance Manager

0845 644 6138

Amanda joined Martin-Kaye in 1999. She manages the Finance Department and assists the Members in key areas of business planning. She also costs family departments' legal aid and private client files.
Likes: Socialising
Dislikes: Shopping

AmandaBrown@martinkaye.co.uk
 
       
Andrew Green - Managing Member
0845 644 6198
Co-founder of the business. Andrew is the head of Private Client services with particular expertise in Wills, Probate, Trusts and Land.
Likes:
Positive thinking
Dislikes: Negative thinking

AndrewGreen@martinkaye.co.uk
 
       
Janet Hawley - solicitor
0845 644 6385
Janet has been with the firm since 2007. She qualified as a solicitor in 2002. She is a member of our residential property team dealing with transactions nationwide. Languages: Welsh.
Likes: Cuddles with her children
Dislikes:
Bananas

JanetHawley@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Stuart Haynes - Member - Corporate Department Manager
0845 644 6206
Stuart became a partner in 1995. He heads the Commercial and Corporate department and is recommended in Legal 500 for corporate and IP expertise. He has led many complex deals including many with an international element.
Likes: Coasts and mountains
Dislikes: Queues

StuartHaynes@martinkaye.co.uk


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Sarah Heath - Member - Commercial Property Department Manager
0845 644 6358
Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 2000. Became a partner at Martin-Kaye in 2009 and heads up the Commercial Property team. She deals with high value transactions particularly for regional and national developers.
Likes: Friday night
Dislikes: Monday morning

SarahHeath@martinkaye.co.uk
 
       
Dave Jones - Senior Legal Assistant
0845 644 6218
David joined the firm in 2002 rising from office junior to senior legal assistant within our re-mortgage team. He has responsibility for work introduced by a number of key intermediaries.
Likes: Sport and beer
Dislikes: Beetroot

DavidJones@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Lynsey Kilvert - Senior Legal Assistant and Cost Negotiator
0845 644 6398
Lynsey joined the firm in 1999 and works in our Personal Injury department dealing with claimant personal injury work. She is also the department's cost negotiator. Lynsey is an associate member of ILEX.
Likes: Holidays
Dislikes: Rude people

LynseyKilvert@martinkaye.co.uk


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Rebecca Littleford - Senior Legal Assistant
0845 644 6237
Rebecca joined the firm in 2003. She has particular expertise in cases involving domestic violence and children who have been removed from the family.
Likes: Super Mario Kart
Dislikes: Mornings

RebeccaLittleford@martinkaye.co.uk
 
       
Fiona Mainwaring - Probate Department Manager
0845 644 6239
Fiona joined the firm in 1999. She manages the wills and probate department bringing a fresh approach to this area of law with a number of innovative ideas.
Likes: Optimistic people
Dislikes: Pessimistic people

FionaMacnamara@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Tina Martin - Receptionist
01952 272222
Tina is a long standing member of staff after joining the firm in 1995. She is one of our two receptionists and plays a vital role within the firm as part of our front line.
Likes: Chanel perfume
Dislikes: Rainy days

ChristinaMartin@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Sarah Mears - Senior Legal Assistant
0845 644 6353
Sarah joined the firm in 1999 and deals with claimant personal injury work. She also vets all new claims. Sarah is a graduate member of ILEX.
Likes: Chocolate
Dislikes: Those who do not indicate!

SarahMears@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
John Mehtam - Member - Employment Department Manager
0845 644 6405
Joined the firm in 2005 and became a partner in 2009. John heads the employment law team and predominantly acts for employers. He also co-founded our ALPHA HR product and fronts numerous seminars.
Likes: Fast cars
Dislikes: Fast women!

JohnMehtam@martinkaye.co.uk


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Michelle Millward - Property Team Manager
0845 644 6357
Michelle joined the firm in 1996 and worked in a number of different roles progressing to Deputy Department manager of the property department. She deals with both conveyancing and re-mortgage transactions.
Likes: Crown green bowling
Dislikes: People who 'tut' a lot.

MichelleMillward@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
June Noto -
0845 644 6359
June joined the firm in 2001.
Likes: Travelling
Dislikes: Learning new technology

JuneNoto@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Emma Palmer - Employment Team Manager
0845 644 6364
Emma joined the firm in 1998 and has worked in our dispute resolution team before moving to employment where part of her role is managing our ALPHA HR product.
Likes: Sunny days
Dislikes: Clutter

EmmaPalmer@martinkaye.co.uk


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Nita Patel - Member - Property Department Manager
0845 644 6365
Nita qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and joined Martin-Kaye in 2001. She became a partner in 2006 and heads the private property department. Nita runs a varied conveyancing workload. Languages: Gujarati.
Likes: Anything nicely packaged.
Dislikes: Sloppiness.

NitaPatel@martinkaye.co.uk

 

       
Julie Peate - Assistant Administration Manager
0845 644 6397
Julie joined the firm in 1989 and has held a number of different roles before rising to the position of Administration Manager in 2007.
Likes: Watching Chelsea
Dislikes: Crumbs in the bed!

JuliePeate@martinkaye.co.uk

 
Nikki Pickering - Legal Executive
0845 644 6368
Nikki qualified as a Legal Executive in 2001. She deals with all areas of family law but in particular, emergency applications involving domestic violence, children and harassment.
Likes: Sleeping
Dislikes: Lateness

NikkiPickering@martinkaye.co.uk 
       
Clare Pitchford - Claims Department Deputy Manager
0845 644 6187
Joined Martin-Kaye in 1998. Qualified as a FILEX in 2003. Handles all types of claimant personal injury work on a national basis. Clare is also responsible for vetting all new claims.
Likes: Hot summer days
Dislikes: Spiders

ClarePitchford@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Michelle Poulton - Licensed Conveyancer
0845 644 6369
Michelle joined Martin-Kaye in 1999 and works in the residential property department dealing with re-mortgages, right to buy, equity release and transfers of equity on a national basis.
Likes: A large glass of wine
Dislikes:
Moody people

MichellePoulton@martinkaye.co.uk

Alison Thornton - Claims Team Manager
0845 644 6379
Joined Martin-Kaye in 2003. Qualified as a solicitor in 2000. Handles claimant personal injury work on a national basis. Alison also deals with all contentious probate enquiries via our contest a will website.
Likes: Dogs
Dislikes: Bad manners.

AlisonThornton@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Simon Wagner - Member - Director of Operations - Legal Systems
0845 644 6384

A Partner since 2003. He now focuses on business development and strategic planning. Expertise in older client services including equity release.
Likes: Real ale
Dislikes: Eggs

SimonWagner@martinkaye.co.uk

 

       
Julie Wedge - Receptionist Julie has worked at Martin-Kaye since 2004. She is one of our two receptionists and plays a vital role within the firm as part of our front line.
Likes: Red Wine
Dislikes: Brussel sprouts

JulieWedge@martinkaye.co.uk 
 
       
Amanda Wickstead - Legal Assistant
0845 644 6157
Canadian born Amanda joined Martin-Kaye in 2004. She works in the corporate commercial team assisting on transactional deals with a focus on company secretarial support. Amanda is a Graduate Member of ILEX.
Likes: The arrival gate
Dislikes:
The departure gate

AmandaWickstead@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Claire Williams - HR Advisor/Legal Assistant
0845 644 6391
Claire joined Martin-Kaye in 2009 from an employment law and HR consultancy service specialising in respondent work. As well as working on our ALPHA package she is looking to diversify into claimant work in the future.
Likes: Weekends
Dislikes:
Traffic jams

ClaireWilliams@martinkaye.co.uk

 
       
Lynsey Woolley - Legal Assistant
0845 644 6376
Lynsey joined the firm in 2008 and is a legal assistant in the employment department. She completed her law degree and also a Legal Practice Course at Staffordshire University. She has also completed a Masters in Legal Practice management in June 2009.
Likes: Socialising
Dislikes:
Two-faced people

LynseyWoolley@martinkaye.co.uk