Meet The Team

Steve specialises in property matters, with a particular focus on commercial property, agricultural and estate issues. He qualified as a solicitor in 2006.

Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and is experienced in private client work, specialising in Wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and conveyancing. Kathryn is also the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP). Kathryn is also a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

Stuart qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and has experience in a wide range of property transactions including all aspects of residential conveyancing, commercial property sales and purchases, and plot/new build purchases. Stuart also deals with private client work including the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters and the administration of estates.

Charlotte specialises in private client services and is based in the Leyburn office dealing with property matters, Wills and probate, and powers of attorney. Charlotte qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and practised in London in banking law until 2007.

Alastair graduated from Huddersfield University with a BA (Hons) in History with Sociology. Having then spent time working and travelling in France, Spain, and North America he then returned to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law course and the Legal Practice course. Alastair specialises in Residential and Commercial property transactions, Family matters, Wills, Probate, and Administration of Estates.

John specialises in property services, particularly in residential conveyancing. John trained with Scotts Wright and qualified in 2018.

Matt specialises in property services, particularly residential conveyancing. He qualified in 2015.

Lydia specialises in client services, particularly in probate, wills, and powers of attorney. Lydia trained with Scotts Wright and qualified in 2015.

Allen is an experienced solicitor who has specialised in family law since qualifying in 1982. He has over 40 years’ experience as a solicitor. Allen is a member of Resolution, the organisation committed to adopting a constructive and non-confrontational approach in family disputes. He is also the firm’s point of contact for Forces Law and is experienced in supporting members of the Armed Forces and their families.

Lucinda specialises in property services, particularly residential conveyancing. Lucinda trained with Scotts Wright and qualified in 2020.

Joanna joined Scotts Wright in 2017 after moving to the Dales from Leeds. She became a legal secretary in 2002.

Christopher has been a dispute resolver for over 23 years. As well as using the well-known route of court proceedings, Christopher has skills and expertise in the alternative forms of dispute resolution such as Arbitration, Mediation, Adjudication, Expert Determination and Early Neutral Evaluation.

Lisa joined Scotts Hall & Birtles as practice/operations manager in 2021. Lisa has over 20 years’ experience in management and customer services in various settings.