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Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1975, before joining Freeth Cartwright & Sketchley where he became a Partner in 1980. He went on to form Nelsons in 1983, which, as Senior Partner, he helped build up to become one of the largest 50 firms in the country.
Marie trained as a barrister and was called to the Bar in 1999. She then trained at Nelsons Solicitors where she obtained dual qualification as a solicitor in 2002. Marie then joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2003 where she has been a Partner since 2009 and the Managing Partner since 2015.
Steve specialises in representing legal practitioners and accountants in dealings with their various regulatory bodies. He is recognised for this work by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
The two leading guides, Legal 500 and Chambers Directory, have ranked Mark top in the region for 15 years for fraud, and as a leading lawyer – “highly experienced – market leader in the Midlands” and “first rate and buzzing with ideas, authoritative yet approachable”.
Jayne joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2018 as a Partner and Head of the Employment team. She trained at a top 100 law firm. Prior to joining us, Jayne was a partner and head of the employment department at Chattertons then at Cleggs Solicitors.
Jacqui is a Partner and heads up our criminal defence team. She has worked in the Criminal Justice System for over 25 years. Her experience includes being the Director for Crime at one of the biggest criminal defence firms in the UK.
Lucie qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and worked for several years defending large and complex fraud cases. Lucie joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2019 and became a Partner in 2021.
Afshan qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2024 as a senior solicitor in the professional discipline and regulatory team. She specialises in defending professionals facing fitness to practise investigations, with a particular focus on accountancy and healthcare professionals.
Sameena Alladin is a consultant solicitor who specialises in Family Law. She is also an Accredited Family Mediator.
