Meet The Team

Everyone who works at Neves is handpicked for their hardworking, "can do, will do" attitude and are willing to go the 'extra mile' for our clients.

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Neves recently undertook our conveyancing and did an excellent job; the communication from Charlene Shillingford and her team throughout the whole process was top notch - I don’t recall being kept so up to date during the selling and buying of a house before. Queries were handled quickly and with the minimum of fuss, even when ‘the other side’ were being ‘difficult’. I’ve no reservation in recommending Neves. My heartfelt thanks to Charlene and the conveyancing team for their diligence and care during what can be a fraught time.

From Gareth Davies a month ago.

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Beth Woodward, I wanted to say thank you for supporting me on my recent divorce. Faced with one of the most aggressive and unpleasant legal firms in London, you led me through both the family and financial divorce courts and more than achieved every one of my goals for the divorce. Most importantly, I have equal time parenting with my two girls and a really fair settlement so I can support them financially, both not even remotely offered by the other side. You listened and supported me when I really went for it, kept me sane through the FDR and court visits and also gave me the tough messages when I need to hear it. Thank you, I can’t quite explain how we did it, but we did 😊 😊 😊 😊

From Chris a month ago.

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Emily has supported me through a divorce with excellent advice and guidance at every stage. All issues and options were explained clearly and fully. Possible outcomes were fully outlined to me throughout the process. Emily's professionalism has been of the highest standard. The kind and understanding manner in which Emily has supported me at all stages of the process is something that I am extremely grateful for. I literally felt the pressure shift from my shoulders. This is why I give 5 stars for the assistance I received.

From L L 3 months ago.

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I left this review for a few months as I wanted to let everything settle down and get my own head space back. On behalf of myself and my family, I just wanted to express our heart felt thanks to Beth for navigating us through a difficult divorce and parenting matters. Perhaps a little unconventional because as a dad, my teenage daughter wanted to remain living with me and yet I was also the main earner. We trusted Beth to give us timely, clear and succinct advice, help challenge tactics from the other side and understand the needs of my daughter whilst protecting my independent assets. We are so pleased with the outcome of the issues and all of the initial objectives were met. Beth, the whole of my family (children and grandchildren too) cannot thank you and your team enough. We have our home and family life back, fun and normality have resumed and a lunatic puppy is in place to help us heal and grow. Having trust in professional people is crucial at such a difficult time in life, and feeling that you have a solicitor of such high calibre took some pressure away when it was hard to deal with everything else. There were times that I felt Beth carried me through the process and times where I almost asked you to make decisions for me. It is a messy process, people get hurt and tears flow but thank you for your professionalism and understanding.

From J S 4 months ago.

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Neves were fantastic with my shared ownership purchase. What I particularly liked is their attention to detail ensuring my interests were protected, sound and trustworthy advice. Thank you to Charlene and Jackie who provided exceptional service. I have already recommended Neves to my friends and family.

From A Mat 5 months ago.

Which service do you require?

Commercial Property | Company Commercial | Conveyancing | Family | Wills, Probate and Estate Planning

Commercial Property

We know the legal, practical and logistical complexities that can be involved when dealing with commercial property and agricultural land so whether you are an owner, trustee, occupier, investor, developer or lender our team of specialist solicitors are here to help. Meet our team of Commercial Property specialists.

Stewart Matthews

Managing Partner & Head of Company Commercial

Haqib Iqbal

Partner - Residential and Commercial Property

Jane Joseph

Partner - Residential and Commercial Property

Katy Williams

Head of Commercial Property

Jay Gorasia

Associate - Commercial Property

Company Commercial Law

Running a company can be a complicated affair. You want to get on with the day-to-day business aspects of your company, but you have numerous procedural and compliance issues that must be observed. Our team of specialist Company and Commercial Law solicitors are here to help cut through the legal complexities. Meet our team of Company Commercial specialists.

From left to right: Simon Porter - Senior Associate, Jessica Williams - paralegal, Stewart Matthews - Managing Partner and Head of Company Commercial, Kim Sayer - Associate.

Stewart Matthews

Managing Partner & Head of Company Commercial

Simon Porter

Senior Associate - Company Commercial

Kim Sayer

Associate - Company Commercial and Commercial Property

Jessica Williams

Paralegal - Company Commercial

Eleanor Parkinson

Trainee Solicitor

Residential Property and Conveyancing

If you are looking for assistance to sell a house and buy a new one, re-mortgage your home, invest in a property or even become a landlord our conveyancing solicitors can help you. Our residential property and conveyancing lawyers specialise in this sector to ensure we can provide up to date and expert advice.

The Harpenden Office

From left to right: Heather Love-Waters - Conveyancing Executive, Sarah MacDuff - Conveyancing Assistant, Carol Nolan - Secretary, Trevor Kidd - Partner, Lucy Madley - Senior Associate, Kay Koch - Secretary, Jane Joseph - Partner.

The Luton Office

From left to right: Haneef Khan - Associate, Haqib Iqbal - Partner.
Not pictured: Rosalind Burd - Secretary, Jackie Walker - Secretary, Sofia Shabir - Secretary, Tasneem Choudhury - Legal Assistant.

The Milton Keynes Office

From left to right: Alima Lindo - Legal Assistant, Charlene Shillingford - Senior Associate, Jackie McLaughlin - Legal Assistant, Awais Mahmood - Solicitor, Melissa Blower - Legal Assistant

Haqib Iqbal

Partner - Residential and Commercial Property

Luton

Jane Joseph

Partner - Residential and Commercial Property

Harpenden

Trevor Kidd

Partner - Residential Property

Harpenden

Charlene Shillingford

Senior Associate - Residential Property and Conveyancing

Milton Keynes

Lucy Madley

Senior Associate - Residential Property and Conveyancing

Harpenden

Haneef Khan

Associate - Residential Property and Conveyancing

Luton

Awais Mahmood

Solicitor - Residential Property and Conveyancing

Milton Keynes

Divorce and Family Law

We know that family life isn’t always plain sailing. Whatever the issue – divorce, a dispute with your cohabitant, financial issues arising from your cohabitation or separation, securing contact with your children or grandchildren or setting up a prenuptial agreement we are here to support you. Meet our Family Law specialists.

From left to right: Tina Shah - Senior Associate, Heidi Fleming - Senior Associate, Emily Pope - Associate, Jayne Humphreys - Legal Assistant, Beth Woodward - Partner and Head of Divorce and Family Law, Claire Davies - Legal Assistant (not pictured) Sally Lavery - Legal Assistant (not pictured).

Beth Woodward

Partner and Head of Divorce and Family Law

Heidi Fleming

Senior Associate - Divorce and Family Law

Tina Shah

Senior Associate - Divorce and Family Law

Emily Pope

Associate - Divorce and Family Law

Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning

Our wills, probate, trusts and estate planning specialist team of solicitors are on hand to offer you legal advice whatever your circumstances including drafting wills, assisting with probate, tax planning, powers of attorney, tax efficient wills, estate planning and declarations of trust.