Partners

Richard James Partner

Specialises in:
Corporate Finance, Franchising, Technology and Media Contracts and Intellectual Property

Contact
01935 385963
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Richard James

Richard is a modern commercial lawyer who enjoys helping clients achieve their ambitions. Recommended in both the 2016 and 2017 editions of Legal 500 and with a real depth of experience, particularly in corporate and franchising work, his clients range from well-known brands to young and entrepreneurial businesses, especially within the technology sector who greatly value his advice and insight.

Client feedback acknowledges a can-do attitude providing “timely and professional advice with great attention to detail”, alongside being recognised as a “sharp and expert negotiator”; he adopts an approach that reflects the commercial need to get the deal done, but ensuring all important issues are covered.

Janet Milton Partner

Specialises in:
Commercial Property, Title Rectification and Claims, Residential Property

Contact
01392 207900
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Janet Milton

Janet has enjoyed a career spanning a number of disciplines which few solicitors today have the opportunity to experience. After a long career as an in-house solicitor to several national companies, she came to private practice with the advantage of seeing life from the client’s perspective and the determination to build a client-centred firm which remains fundamental to the Solicitors Title ethos today.

Her career has included the protection of the Bradford & Bingley’s iconic bowler hats logo; responsibility for all legal work relating to the Society’s branch network; the development of title insurance in the UK; the recovery of tens of millions of pounds against property professionals in the last recession and extensive experience of drafting consumer credit documentation and commercial contracts.

The Team

Nicholas Bevan, Online Will, Legal First

Nicholas Bevan Senior Associate

Specialises in:
Regulatory Compliance, European Law and Public Law Actions

Contact
01392 207900
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Nicholas Bevan

Nicholas Bevan is a multiple award-winning solicitor, academic and a successful law reform activist. He was senior counsel at what is now the international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, before setting up his own legal consultancy service specialising in regulatory compliance, European law and public law actions. He received a doctorate in law from the University of Exeter in 2017 for his ground breaking research. He is currently working on a project to modernise private client services.

Ailsa Tatton-Shell Solicitor

Specialises in:
Wills and Probate

Contact
01392 207900
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Ailsa Tatton-Shell

Ailsa has specialised in Wills and Probate in Devon for over 25 years and is now working freelance with us 1 day a week. Outside of the office she loves travel, cookery and looking after her menagerie.

Wendy Harris Chartered Legal Executive

Specialises in:
Employment Law

Contact
01803 895295
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Wendy Harris

Born in Manchester, Wendy first decided to become a lawyer in 1996 whilst watching prisoners inside the walls of Dartmoor prison play football! That was where it all began.
By 2002 Wendy had qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has been a practicing lawyer at various law firms throughout Devon ever since. During these years, Wendy has practiced in many areas of law including prison law, clinical negligence, personal injury, civil litigation and of course, employment law.

Since 2009, Wendy has specialised in Employment Law working with businesses to identify gaps in their procedures that could ultimately cost their business. Wendy’s unique knowledge allows her to create contracts, policies and procedures that comply with the law and once created, to effectively implement them into a business so that it is protected.

Sharon Ruskin Office Manager

Specialises in:
Office Management

Contact
01392 207900
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Sharon Ruskin

Sharon joined Solicitors Title in March 2017, although actually worked with them for 18 months 12 years ago. She started out in Recreation Management, but has since gained experience in all aspects of administration and customer service with a total of 16 years in law firms under her belt. She is organised and ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently.

She enjoys live music, cinema and eating out.

Eleanor Chew Credit Controller

Specialises in:
Cashier and Credit Control

Contact
01392 207900
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Eleanor Chew

Eleanor worked for Solicitors Title previously as a Conveyancing Assistant, before moving to a firm nearer home. Now with 8 years conveyancing experience under her belt, she returned to Solicitors Title in November 2016 in the capacity of cashier and credit controller and therefore understands the demands and processes within a law firm from both sides.

In her spare time she book restoration, book binding and days out with her family.

Jan Roberts Legal Assistant

Specialises in:
Residential Property and Conveyancing

Contact
01392 207900
[email protected]

Jan Roberts

Jan joined us in as a legal assistant within our property and conveying team and is now embarking on her training as an apprentice solicitor with the University of Law.

Jan studied BSc Animal Science at the University of the West of England.

Prior to joining Solicitors Title in March 2018, Jan was a mortgage support consultant for a nationwide company.

In her spare time, Jan enjoys equestrian pursuits.

George Demirev Trainee Solicitor

Specialises in:
Intellectual Property, Company Commercial, Commercial Property

Contact
01392 207900
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George Demirev

George is an LLB Law Graduate from The University of Exeter and LPC Graduate from BPP Bristol. After graduating he gained practical experience working for an international company dealing with commercial and intellectual property matters. Prior to starting his training contract George joined Solicitors Title LLP as a paralegal. He is now a first year trainee solicitor in the Company Commercial department and is looking forward to gaining experience in other areas of law within the firm.

In his spare time George enjoys cooking and occasionally brings sweet delights into the office.

Who We Are

Partners

Richard James

Janet Milton

The Team

Nicholas Bevan

Ailsa Tatton-Shell

Wendy Harris

Sharon Ruskin

Eleanor Chew

Jan Roberts

George Demirev