People

 
 
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SIMON BAKER

Partner, Commercial

Simon is a Commercial and Privacy lawyer who is equally at home among the minutiae of a contract and the broad sweep of a strategic discussion. He helps big businesses to retain their edge, small businesses to mature, and people of all kinds to professionalise their ideas.

 
 

RUSSELL BEARD

Partner, Dispute Resolution

Russell is an experienced Disputes lawyer who brings energy and commercially minded pragmatism to the resolution of business threats and problems. He works closely with clients to sort out issues early – preferably before they escalate, allowing clients to focus on their core activities.

 
 

EMMA LANGDON

Consultant Solicitor, Commercial

Emma is an accomplished Commercial lawyer with additional experience in Corporate matters. Since qualification in 2006, Emma has developed skills advising clients on complex commercial agreements, successful protection and exploitation of IP, company law matters and data protection compliance.

 
 

ANDREW MELVILL

Partner, Real Estate

Andrew has advised a great number of clients on their Real Estate requirements over the past 15 years. He combines meticulous attention to detail with a pragmatic approach aimed at achieving results.

 
 

ANNA MELVILL

Consultant Legal Executive, Real Estate

Anna is a lawyer with over 10 years’ experience in all areas of Real Estate. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and her practice includes commercial landlord and tenant, commercial and investment property acquisitions and disposals, property finance and the sale and purchase of residential property.

 
 

MARRIA SALEEMI

Consultant Solicitor, Employment

Marria has a wealth of experience in advising on HR and employee relations matters. Having spent much of her career working “client side” – both as a senior HR professional and in-house adviser – Marria has gained an invaluable insight as to what clients really want and how best to achieve it.

 

 JOHN SKELLY

Partner, Employment

John is a sought-after and seasoned practitioner with over 15 years’ experience in all aspects of Employment law. Clients very much value his practical and user-friendly approach as well as his sharp legal and commercial insight.