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OUR TEAM
Our philosophy is to work in partnership with our clients to achieve the outcome they desire
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Matthew Waite LLB (Hons)
Founder Director
Matthew graduated from Birmingham University in 1982 and after completing his Professional Finals at the College of Law, Chancery Lane, London, he was admitted as a Solicitor in 1986.
He has considerable experience as a solicitor in general practice and is a proven expert in family law, being a member of both the Law Society Family Law Accreditation Panel for more than 20 years and an accredited member of Resolution, demonstrating his high level of knowledge, skill, experience and practice in this area of the law.
Matthew also practices in the field of Commercial Conveyancing, with special expertise in commercial property transactions for pension funds.
Matthew has a reputation for providing clients with the highest standards of expertise and client care, in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner. He is calm, knowledgeable and persuasive. He acts for a wide range of clients, both private and corporate, large and small. His philosophy drives the firm in its pursuit of excellence, giving clients access to the best legal advice and representation.
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Harry Alexander LLB (Hons)
Director
After graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 2006 and completing the LPC at Nottingham Law School, Harry was admitted as a Solicitor in 2010, when he joined the firm. He specialises in property matters, both residential and commercial, offering expert advice in a friendly, proactive and efficient way.
Harry is Head of our Property Department, and proud of our membership of The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, proof that we follow best practice, meet the highest standards of technical expertise and client service and are able to satisfy regulators, lenders and insurers. Acting for private clients, he handles a variety of legal work including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, equity release, transfers of equity and lease extensions.
Harry also represents a wide range of commercial clients in a variety of matters including property sales and purchases, business sales, negotiation and grant of new leases, lease assignment and surrender.
Email: matthew@matthewwaite.com
Email: harry@matthewwaite.com
Kathryn Mould LLB (Hons)
Solicitor
Kathryn graduated from Middlesex University with a law degree and completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Chester before qualifying as a solicitor in November 2002. She specialises in family law. Kathryn is a member of Resolution, offering expert advice to clients on a wide range of subjects ranging from divorce and disputes relating to children to pre-nuptial agreements and financial settlements for both high net worth clients and those with more modest means.
She offers empathy and understanding as well as legal expertise. As a member of Resolution, Kathryn’s philosophy is to promote a creative and constructive approach to family issues to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She has a conciliatory but firm approach with a keen focus on resolving disputes in the most cost effective manner.
Kathryn also practices in the field of Wills and Probate
Ella Jobbins AILEx
Legal Executive
Ella has over 9 years’ experience in residential conveyancing and gained a distinction in her CILEX Level 6 Certificate in Conveyancing.
Ella’s approach is to ensure that her clients receive expert advice and that they are kept fully informed at each stage of the transaction.
She has a proven track record in delivering an efficient and responsive service to clients in a friendly and straightforward manner. Ella brings a wealth of experience to our Conveyancing Department in all aspects of residential conveyancing from freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, lease extensions, adverse possession claims and property developments, acting for both individuals and companies.
Email: ella@matthewwaite.com
Email: kathryn@matthewwaite.com
Claire Waite BA (Hons)
Practice Manager
Claire has been the firm’s Accounts and Practice Manager since its inception in 2003. Her role encompasses the general development and success of our practice, with particular responsibility for supervision of our client accounts, banking and human resources.
Email: claire@matthewwaite.com
Sarah Mckenzie-Boyle
Legal Secretary
Sarah joined the firm in 2022 with 4 years’ prior experience in the legal sector.
Sarah works in the firm’s conveyancing department and she is currently studying for the Council for Licensed Conveyancers Level 4 Licensed Conveyancer Diploma.
Email: sarah@matthewwaite.com
Eva Byrom
Bookkeeper
Eva is the firm’s legal cashier and bookkeeper, responsible for the administration of our client ledgers and credit control, with over 20 years’ experience in bookkeeping, both in industry and the legal sector.
Email: eva@matthewwaite.com
Bryony Bolwell BA (Hons)
Legal Secretary
Bryony is Matthew Waite’s secretary and personal assistant, working closely with him to deliver a responsive and high quality service to clients and professional colleagues alike.
Bryony has worked as a legal secretary and conveyancing assistant since 2017, being involved in the administration of every stage of the conveyancing process from inception to completion and beyond. She brings expertise and enthusiasm combined with calmness and efficiency.
Email: bryony@matthewwaite.com
Caroline Hobbs
Post-Completion Assistant
Caroline joined the firm in 2004 and was Matthew Waite’s secretary for many years before taking a career break to start a family. After a spell as the firm’s bookkeeper, she has rejoined the firm as a member of the secretarial team with special responsibility for post-completion matters in the firm’s conveyancing department. Caroline brings with her valuable knowledge of the firm’s clients and ethos.
Email: caroline@matthewwaite.com
Rachel Redding
Legal secretary
Rachel is an experienced legal secretary. After assisting us on a temporary basis is 2021, we are delighted that she became a permanent member of the team at the beginning of 2022.
Rachel works in the firm’s Property Department, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process.
Email: rachel@matthewwaite.com
Della Davis
Legal secretary
Della joined the company in 2021 and has over 20 years’ experience as a legal secretary.
Together with Rachel, Della provides secretarial support to the Property Department, dealing with both residential and commercial property transactions.
Email: della@matthewwaite.com