Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Gateshead, Leeds, London, Manchester & Wimbledon

Key people at Simpson Millar LLP


We believe our strength comes from our people, the team that makes Simpson Millar LLP what it is now and what it will become.


Simpson Millar LLP comprises of 25 partners, 10 Associates, 2 Consultants, and 52 fee earners along with 128 support staff. Managing Partner, Peter Watson, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the firm and is supported by the Management Committee and Equity Partners of the business.



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  • Adrian Fawden, Partner
    Expertise: Asbestos related claims, Personal Injury, Work related limb disorders, RSI claims and accidents abroad (particularly in North America and Canada).
  • Allison Chatto, Debt Recovery Manager
    Expertise: Debt and Civil Recovery
  • Ben Gent, Partner
    Expertise: Medical Negligence Claims
  • Bryan Nott, Partner
    Expertise: Illness/Disease Claims, Personal Injury Claims and Consumer Protection matters
  • Caroline Kelly, Marketing Director
    Expertise: Multi channel marketing planning, campaign, product management and project management/business change experience.
  • Craig Jones, Partner
    Expertise: Operations Director, Simpson Millar LLP
  • David Ross, Consultant
    Expertise: Mental capacity, trusts and Court of Protection matters. Also general litigation, including professional negligence cases.
  • David Brown, Associate
    Expertise: Employment Law
  • David Thomas, Partner
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Daxa Patel, Partner
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Deborah Powell, Partner
    Expertise: Commercial Property
  • Dusty Davis, Head of Conveyancing and Helpline Manager
    Expertise: Call Centre, Helpline and Head of Conveyancing
  • Elaine Maxwell, Partner - Maxwell Gillott
    Expertise: Head of Education Law at Maxwell Gillott (a wholly owned subsidiary of Simpson Millar LLP)
  • Emily Gent, Partner - Maxwell Gillott
    Expertise: Education Law specialist and Head of Community Care matters at Maxwell Gillott (a wholly owned subsidary of Simpson Millar LLP)
  • Emma Costin, Partner
    Expertise: Industrial Illness/Disease claims; Fatal Accident Claims and Personal Injury Claims
  • Emma Pearmaine, Partner - Head of Family Law
    Expertise: Family Law
  • Gary Tierney, Partner
    Expertise: Personal Injury claims
  • Helen Stanton, Associate
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Howard Davies, Partner
    Expertise: Catastrophic Injury Claims, Personal Injury Claims, Sports Injury Claims
  • James Mann, Financial Adviser
    Expertise: Financial Services and Investments
  • Jane Latimer, Partner
    Expertise: Work related stress, harassment and bullying, Personal Injury Claims
  • Janet Johnson, Partner
    Expertise: Medical Negligence claims relating to birth injuries, brain/head injuries, gynaecology, neurology and oncology
  • Jennie Sanders, Online Marketing Manager
    Expertise: All areas of online marketing, including the creative and technical aspects of the internet through the use of Search Engine Marketing techniques and Social Media.
  • Jonathan Lynch, Head of IT
    Expertise: Information Technology
  • Joy Drummond, Partner
    Expertise: Employment Law
  • Julie Dudson, Partner
    Expertise: Illness/Disease Claims, Personal Injury Claims
  • Lisa Wright, Associate
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Lisa Sheldon, Partner
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Lyndon Campbell, Associate
    Expertise: Commercial Property
  • Marguarita Tyne, Partner
    Expertise: Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Claims
  • Nagam Din, Partner
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims
  • Neil Fearn, Partner, Head of Clinical Negligence
    Expertise: Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims
  • Nick Harris, Head of International Holiday Travel Law
    Expertise: International Holiday Travel Law Claims for Illness or Personal Injury
  • Paul Hicks, Associate
    Expertise: Family Law
  • Peter Stefanovic, Partner
    Expertise: Medical Negligence
  • Peter Watson, Managing Partner
    Expertise: Simpson Millar LLP
  • Phil Downing, Partner
    Expertise: Company and Commercial Law
  • Phillip Gower, Partner
    Expertise: Catastrophic Injury Claims, Illness/Disease and Personal Injury Claims
  • Rachel Blythe, Partner
    Expertise: Employment Law and Medical Negligence
  • Rachel Windle, Director of HR
    Expertise: Human Resources Management, Lexcel, Investors in People
  • Ricki James, Solicitor
    Expertise: Personal Injury Claims and Illness/Disease Claims
  • Ruth Magee, Associate
    Expertise: Personal injury Claims
  • Sarah Grogan, Partner
    Expertise: Medical Negligence Claims, Illness/Disease Claims, Personal Injury Claims
  • Sarah-Jayne Bell, Associate
    Expertise: Catastrophic Injury Claims and Road Traffic Accidents
  • Sian Thompson, Head of Wills and Probate
    Expertise: Wills, Probate and Trusts
  • Steve Esmond, Partner
    Expertise: Advising Businesses and Individuals on Employment Law
  • Susan Vanden, Partner
    Expertise: Road Traffic Accident Personal Injury Claims
  • Tony Hows, Consultant
    Expertise: Employment Law



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