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 Solicitor

Specialises in:
EU and Insurance law, wills and probate, mediation

Contact
01392 207900
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Nicholas Bevan

Nicholas Bevan is a multiple award-winning solicitor and academic. He was senior counsel at an international law firm, before setting up his own consultancy specialising in public law, European comparative law, insurance law and regulatory compliance. He received a doctorate in law from the University of Exeter in 2017 for his ground breaking research that triggered wide ranging reforms to motor insurance. In 2020 he set a new precedent by executing the first distance will online for a UK national living in Crete. His independent research led the Justice Secretary to rush through emergency Covid-19 legislation to sanction video witnessing of wills with retrospective effect in September 2020.

Craig Smith Solicitor

Specialises in:
Head of Dispute Resolution

Contact
01392 207900
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Craig Smith

Craig is a solicitor and Head of Dispute Resolution.

He is a versatile litigation lawyer and has a thriving mixed practice.

He has gained valuable experience in both private practice (Legal 500 firm) and the public sector (Unitary Authority) and is well placed to take instructions from both corporate clients and individuals. He takes a practical and sympathetic approach towards his client’s requirements and understands the need to navigate disputes in an efficient and proactive manner. He is an advocate of alternative dispute resolution believing it is a vital tool in resolving disputes amicably and proportionately.

He has been recognised in the Legal 500 and is regarded as a Next Generation Lawyer.

Outside of work, Craig enjoys all that the Devon countryside can offer. He is a keen amateur cyclist and enjoys cooking and spending time with his family

George Demirev Solicitor

Specialises in:
Commercial department

Contact
01392 207900
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George Demirev

George trained with the firm and qualified in April 2021. He is a commercial solicitor and works with clients on a variety of commercial and corporate transactions. Having previously dealt with the intellectual property portfolio of an international firm, he has a particular interest in all aspects of intellectual property. George provides pragmatic advice on intellectual property protection and exploitation, brand development, commercial contracts, supply agreements, e-commerce and terms and conditions. He also advises on business sales and purchases, joint ventures, partnerships, company formations and restructures, shareholder’s agreements, mergers & acquisitions and share redesignation.

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

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.

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
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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.

Who We Are

Partners

Richard James

Janet Milton

The Team

Nicholas Bevan

Craig Smith

George Demirev

Ailsa Tatton-Shell

Eleanor Chew

Jan Roberts