Newtons Solicitors

 

Our People

Christopher Newton
Christopher Newton
Chris is the driving force behind Newtons and provides the inspiration for the practice's innovative approach to providing top quality legal services at affordable fees. As well as spending his time building positive client relationships - a cornerstone of Newtons' approach - Chris conducts his own litigation and insolvency caseload (Chris is joint insolvency board trained), writes on legal issues for the press, appeared in a "legal eagle" radio phone in and presents regular legal seminars.
Specialisms
Litigation
Insolvency
Crime
Contact
E: chris@newtons.co.uk
Skype: chris.newtons
Tel: 01423 789051
Mobile: 07772 368167
 
Sarah Newton
Sarah Newton
Sarah manages the practice alongside her husband Chris, and assists with clinical negligence and personal injury cases. She co-founded Newtons with Chris, and brings a wealth of experience to the practice including court service work and a number of years working at national clinical negligence and personal injury firms.
Specialisms
Clinical Negligence
Personal Injury Claims
Contact
E: sarah@newtons.co.uk
Skype: sarah.newtons
Tel: 01423 789051
 
David Barraclough
David Barraclough
David qualified as a solicitor in 1974 and has been involved in the property market for over 30 years. He has particular expertise in property management, property investment and property development.
Specialisms
Commercial Property
Contact

E: david@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789056
Mobile: 07710 531432

 
Fiona Gillam
Fiona Gillam
Fiona is a solicitor in the conveyancing department. Having spent nearly 20 years in private practice, she now specialises in both residential and commercial conveyancing, and has developed a particular interest in complex residential leasehold transactions. She also writes and edits legal training materials in land law and conveyancing. She is committed to exceeding client's expectations and is a passionate believer in clear, jargon-free communication.
Specialisms
Residential Property
Contact

E: fiona@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789060
Mobile: 07889 411253 

 
John Harper
John Harper
John is an accomplished litigator with extensive experience in personal injury, professional negligence, commercial litigation and NHS continuing healthcare issues. He has acted for both individuals and commercial organisations including banks, insurance companies, FTSE 100 companies and professional practices.
Specialisms
Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Care Home Fees
Contact

E: john@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789061
Mobile: 07889 411252

 
Sam Haslam
Sam Haslam
Sam specialises exclusively in family law, providing specialist, tailored and sensitive advice. As a member of Resolution, she is committed to a code of practice requiring a constructive and cost effective approach to resolving relationship breakdown issues.
Specialisms
Family Law
Relationship Breakdown
Contact

E: sam@newtons.co.uk
Skype: sam.newtons
Tel: 01423 789054
Mobile: 07540 220974

 
Shamim Hussain
Shamim Hussain
Sham qualified as a solicitor in March 2008 and specialises in Residential and Commercial property. She deals with commercial property acquisitions and lease transactions for both landlord and occupiers and has particular interest in Landlord and Tenant work. She also deals with the whole range of residential conveyancing.
Specialisms
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Contact

E: sham@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789064
Mobile: 07730 526292 

 
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Heather has gained extensive experience of all areas of Residential Conveyancing over the last 17 years working with several well known firms in the Harrogate area. She has established a reputation for providing a caring, personalised, quality service to her many long standing clients.
Specialisms
Residential Property
Contact

E: heather@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789057
Mobile: 07889 411251 

 
Malcolm Jones
Malcolm Jones
Malcolm is an experienced commercial solicitor who advises on and prepares agreements for small and medium sized enterprises. While the bulk of his time is concerned with corporate transactions Malcolm also deals with most commercial agreements and is especially interested in employment and e-commerce law. Malcolm uses his blog to comment on current developments and put them into perspective for SMEs.
Specialisms
Company Commercial
Contact

E:malcolm@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789059
Mobile: 07764 795169 

http://smelaw.wordpress.com

 
Ash Mahmood
Ash Mahmood
Ash is a solicitor in the litigation department working closely alongside Chris in complex disputes and criminal matters. He deals with a wide range of disputes including Intellectual Property, Landlord & Tenant, Boundary disputes and employment disputes. He has a particular interest in advising on compromise agreements. His work regularly takes him to county courts across the country.
Specialisms
Litigation
Employment
Crime
Contact
E: ash@newtons.co.uk
Skype: ash.newtons
Tel: 01423 789052
Mobile: 07540 220975
 
Lindsay Malthouse
Lindsay Malthouse
Lindsay is currently studying to qualify as a legal executive and manages her own personal injury and debt collection caseload, as well as working closely alongside Chris Newton. Lindsay is also responsible for the day to day management of the Practice.
Specialisms
Personal Injury Claims
Debt Collection
Contact
E: lindsay@newtons.co.uk
Skype: lindsay.newtons
Tel: 01423 789053
Mobile: 07540 220973
 
Laura Milner
Laura qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and has specialised in Family Law since 2002. Having previously worked in a niche family law practice she adopts a sensitive and conciliatory approach when dealing with the individual needs of each client.
Specialisms
Relationship Breakdown
Family Law
Contact

E: laura@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789058
Mobile: 07889 411255

 
Claire Murphy
Claire Murphy
Claire qualified in 1996, specialising in all aspects of commercial property development and investment. She has extensive experience working with clients in the industrial, office, retail, residential and leisure sectors and acts on site assembly, land acquisition and disposal and investment sales and purchases. She also acts for both occupiers and their landlords on all aspects of commercial leases. She also has experience acting on the sale, purchase and funding of residential care homes.
Specialisms
Commercial Property
Contact

E: claire@newtons.co.uk
Mobile: 07841 239895 

 
Claire Rolston
Claire Rolston
Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and assists both businesses and individuals to find solutions to workplace disputes, guiding them through the complexities of employment law and providing representation in the employment tribunal where necessary. She also works with employers to implement the right policies and procedures to avoid disputes arising in the first place.
Specialisms
Employment
Contact

E: clairerolston@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789051  

 
Sarah Townsend
Sarah Townsend
Sarah is a member of the Institute of Credit Management and specialises in debt collection and the county court process.
Specialisms
Debt Collection
Contact

E: sarahtownsend@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789062
Mobile: 07808 761973

 
Rachel Knight
Rachel Knight
Rachel has worked with a number of law firms, as well as previously working with all members of our litigation team. She now offers secretarial support and assistance to all departments.
Contact

E: rachel@newtons.co.uk
Tel: 01423 789055
 

 
 
 
 
 
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