Meet the team.

Claire is the Head of Conveyancing at the firm, handling all aspects of residential and commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and leases, as well as the buying and selling of businesses. With her wealth of experience and client-focused approach, Claire ensures a smooth process from initial instruction through to completion. Her glowing testimonials speak for themselves and a selection is available on our Reviews page.

Before joining the firm, Claire worked as a solicitor in local authorities and held roles with the Civil Service, Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog. She is a labradoodle who is treated like a princess, loves her walks and keeps Claire busy and active. She also loves spending time with her adult children and grandchildren, especially on holidays.

Andrew specialises in Personal Injury, Litigation and Family law, including divorce/separation/finances and children matters. He is an excellent, no-nonsense solicitor and his track record demonstrates this. Andrew’s advocacy skills are persuasive, both in court and when negotiating with the ‘other side’. He is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure his clients obtain the best possible outcome in their case.

Andrew has extensive experience of divorce/separation matters and personal injury claims, along with litigation matters including injunctions and other remedies required in civil law claims. No matter is too big or too small to discuss with Andrew at a free first meeting and his track record for the clients he represents is excellent.

Andrew is a member of Resolution, and an accredited Law Society Family Law practitioner, as such he believes in and practises a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters. That said, he will always strive to ensure that his clients achieve a fair and reasonable settlement, whether it is financial when separating following divorce or cohabitation, or when facilitating contact between children and their parents.

Outside of work, Andrew is a keen outdoorsman (being a soldier and then Mountain Instructor in previous professional life), enjoying mountaineering, mountain biking and scuba diving amongst other sports – or just walking the dog!

Stephen is the driving force behind the smooth operation of the practice. From managing IT systems and keeping the website and social media fresh, to running payroll, handling accounts, and generating insightful reports, Stephen’s expertise touches every corner of the business. With 17 years in the IT industry at Fujitsu and 14 years as a Civil Servant, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.

Having been part of the business from its inception, Stephen has grown with it, expanding his responsibilities as the practice has flourished. His love for Excel spreadsheets is legendary, and his attention to detail ensures everything runs seamlessly.

Outside the office, Stephen enjoys quality time with his grandkids, tackling DIY projects, walking the dog, and plays badminton regularly. An avid traveller, he once took a three-month journey around the world, exploring destinations from Hong Kong to Bali, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the USA.

Sam joined our team in February 2021 having worked at other local solicitors since 2015. He brings with him a wealth of experience in Conveyancing, both residential and commercial property, and the buying and selling of businesses, along with Wills, Probate, estate administration and Powers of Attorney.

Sam joined during the difficult time of Covid restrictions but is eager to get out into the community to deliver talks and presentations about Wills, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection issues.

Sam fully embraces our ambition to reduce the amount of paper we use. Being an IT expert, he will communicate primarily using email and makes good use of Law Connect to share documents with our clients.

Outside of the office Sam enjoys spending time with his young family whilst also running a local theatre group. He also has a keen interest in following the rollercoaster fortunes of Liverpool football club.

Elisha is a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), bringing over 15 years of hands-on conveyancing experience to the team. Having worked for many years on a self-employed basis for a respected local firm, she has developed a strong reputation for her meticulous approach, clear communication, and dedication to guiding clients smoothly through their property transactions.

Now joining us in a full-time role, Elisha chose Nelson Myatt because of our commitment to exceptional customer care and our reputation as a well-respected and growing firm. Her values align closely with our own – placing clients at the heart of every matter and ensuring a supportive, stress-free process from instruction to completion.

Elisha’s extensive experience across all areas of residential conveyancing, together with her calm and solution-focused manner, makes her an invaluable addition to the team and a trusted professional for clients navigating the complexities of buying or selling a home.

Karen specialises in family law, with 25 years’ experience of dealing with all aspects of relationship breakdown, giving practical and straightforward advice.

Karen deals with financial settlements of any value, with a particular emphasis on complex financial cases involving extensive assets, business arrangements and pension sharing. Karen also has a wealth of experience of disputes concerning the arrangements for children, domestic violence injunctions and advises upon cohabitation disputes and agreements.

Karen was noted in the Legal 500 as someone who ‘fights hard for her clients’ and described as having “exceptionally strong negotiation skills backed up with years of experience in handling difficult proceedings”.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys keeping fit, cycling, walking and has just taken up yoga.

Since joining the team, Ann-Marie has quickly established herself as an invaluable asset. Recently qualifying as a CILEX Paralegal, she has developed her expertise as an experienced Will writer and now also runs her own basic conveyancing files under supervision. Ann-Marie plays a key role in supporting colleagues through training and continues to lend a hand with general administration when needed.

Outside of work, Ann-Marie enjoys spending time in the mountains and making the most of the fresh air with her family. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and supportive nature shine through in everything she does.