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"Quality assured legal services" |
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The Staff at Stephen Rimmer & Co
Partner - Commercial Property and Business Advice |
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Partner – Residential Conveyancing |
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Partner – Wills, Probate and Trusts |
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Partner – Family and Divorce |
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Partner/Criminal Defence |
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Partner – Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation and Employment Law |
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Solicitor – Commercial Property |
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Conveyancing Executive – Specialising in Land Law and Residential Conveyancing |
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Solicitor – Residential Conveyancing |
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Licensed Conveyancer – Residential Property Conveyancing |
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Conveyancing Executive |
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Conveyancing Executive |
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Associate Solicitor - Civil Litigation |
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Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Criminal Law and Licensing |
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Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Criminal Law |
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Accredited Police Station Representative – Specialising in Criminal Law |
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Accredited Police Station Representative – Specialising in criminal law |
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Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts |
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Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts |
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Probate Executive – Specialising in Administration of Estates and Private Client Work |
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Senior Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Family Law |
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Senior Associate Solicitor specialising in Family Law |
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Associate Solicitor specialising in Family Law |
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Senior Family Law Executive – Specialising in Matrimonial finance: children (private law) |
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Senior Executive – Specialising in Family Law, Predominantly Children, Private and Public Law, Divorce, and Domestic Abuse |
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Family Law Executive – Specialising in Domestic Abuse and all Private Law Children matters and associated emergency work, Divorce and Matrimonial Finance. |
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Practice Manager |
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Business Development Director |
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Stephen Rimmer | |
Partner – Commercial Property and Business Advice. | ||
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Stephen was admitted as a Solicitor in 1975. He established the firm in 1981 and for a number of years dealt with a wide range of legal issues. His main areas of work now involve Commercial Property Development, Company and Business Sales and Purchases and Drafting Commercial Documents. | ||
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Telephone Stephen Rimmer on 01323 434413 or email him at sr@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Leta Kerin | |
Partner – Residential Conveyancing | ||
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Leta studied in London and did her training in Tunbridge Wells. She joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in 1981 - the year it was founded. She heads up the Residential Property Department and enjoys the support and expertise of a loyal and strong team dealing with all aspects of property - freehold, leasehold, sales and purchases, from the smallest transaction to substantial development projects. | ||
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Telephone Leta Kerin 01323 644222 or email her at lk@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Nick Manning | |
Partner – Wills, Probate and Trusts | ||
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Nick graduated at Cambridge and subsequently qualified as a solicitor in 1978. He worked in firms in Cambridge and Hampshire for several years before joining Stephen Rimmer & Co in 1987. Nick is the Partner in charge of the Private Client Department and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He specialises in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning and advising and looking after the affairs of the elderly. | ||
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Telephone Nick Manning 01323 434414 or email him at nm@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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John Stebbing | |
Partner – Family and Divorce | ||
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John qualified in Essex after completing a Law degree at Leicester. He gained a Law Society distinction in family law and progressed to membership of the Children Panel (to represent children independently within proceedings) and the Advanced Family law Panel, covering emergency procedures and financial consequences of divorce and litigation. Although early experience was more general litigation John has concentrated almost exclusively on family work at Stephen Rimmer & Co. He is a mediator offering through JAS Mediation Services independent mediation in family cases to separating couples. He is an officer of the East Sussex Board and Solicitors member of the Local Family justice council. | ||
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Telephone John Stebbing 01323 434415 or email him at js@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Alan Hobden | |
Partner/Criminal Defence – Specialising in Criminal Defence. | ||
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Alan obtained his Law degree at Norwich University and continued his studies at the College of Law in Chancery Lane, London. Shortly after qualifying he became a Partner in another local law practice in criminal, family and civil litigation. He has specialised in Criminal law, since joining Stephen Rimmer & Co and was made Partner - Head of the Criminal Department in April 2006. | ||
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Telephone Alan Hobden 01323 434404 or email him at aho@stephenrimmer.com Out of Hours Telephone 07870630660 | ||
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Jonathan Waters | |
Partner – Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation and Employment Law | ||
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Jonathan was called to the Bar in 2003 and has been with Stephen Rimmer & Co since that time. He qualified as a Solicitor in November 2005. His first career was in banking and he has a degree in business administration and computer science. Jonathan specialises in Civil Litigation and Personal Injury claims including No Win, No Fee. Jonathan grew up in Lewes and has lived in Sussex for the majority of his life. He enjoys playing cricket, cycling, walking and cooking. | ||
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Telephone Jonathan Waters 01323 434416 or email him at jw@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Mark Poulton | |
Solicitor - Commercial Property. | ||
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Mark read Law LLB (Hons) at Northampton University, graduating in 2003, before completing the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford in 2004. He completed his training at Stephen Rimmer & Co in March 2007 having spent the majority of his time in the Commercial Department where he now specialises. Mark undertakes all aspects of Company and Commercial works as well as Residential leasehold enfranchisement matters. In his spare time Mark plays for the first team of a local squash team. He is also a regular golfer and recreational shooter. | ||
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Telephone Mark Poulton 01323 644222 or email him at mp@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Tina Menning | |
Conveyancing Executive – Specialising in Land Law and Residential Conveyancing | ||
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Tina is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX). She had a late start to her career after living and working abroad for many years, and has been with Stephen Rimmer and Co since 2002 where she has spent her time specializing in land law and residential conveyancing. She is fluent in Spanish, and very much enjoys the challenge of ensuring clients have as smooth a move as possible. | ||
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Telephone Tina Menning 01323 644222 or email her at tm@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Jamie Salvidge | |
Associate Solicitor - –Property | ||
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Jamie graduated in 2002 from the University of Southampton with LLB Law (Hons) and Completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Guildford the following year. Jamie joined the firm in October 2003 and qualified as a Solicitor in November 2005. Jamie undertakes all matter of Property transaction including Sales and Purchases, Transfer of Equity, Remortgages, Grants of Easements and General Property advice. Jamie has a flair for sports and has represented the England Football Team at amateur level on a number of occasions. He also enjoys skiing, golf and squash. | ||
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Telephone Jamie Salvidge 01323 644222 or email him at jsa@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Sarah Coppard | |
Licensed Conveyancer – Residential Property Conveyancing | ||
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Sarah qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 1993 becoming one of the UK's first licensed Conveyancer's. She spent several years heading up a branch office of a Maidstone law firm. In 2000 Sarah came back to her roots to join Stephen Rimmer & Co and is now an established property lawyer with a friendly and approachable manner. Married with a menagerie of animals, Sarah is a keen horsewoman and lover of the countryside. She also enjoys swimming, snorkelling and foreign travel. | ||
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Telephone Sarah Coppard 01323 644222 or email her at sc@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Michael Trott | |
Conveyancing Executive | ||
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Michael is a Conveyancing Executive specialising in Conveyancing and Land Law. Michael has been with Stephen Rimmer and Co. since 2003. Once Fellowship of ILex has been obtained, Michael intends to qualify as a Solicitor and further his knowledge of English Law by undertaking studies in Media Law and Intellectual Property. Interests include playing football, keeping fit in the gym, playing the drums and Michael has a real love of cars. Michael is currently a Director and Trustee of a local charity. | ||
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Telephone Michael Trott 01323 644222 or email him at mt@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Barry Tyrell-Curtis | |
Conveyancing Executive | ||
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Barry is a Conveyancing Executive currently progressing his career in Residential Conveyancing. He is studying to qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer and has worked for Stephen Rimmer & Co for in excess of 6 years. He has a very ambitious nature and loves to succeed in his work and is known for his dedicated manner. Barry loves property and is currently building up his own portfolio. In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym, walking his two boxer dogs and contending in track events. Barry loves social life enjoying going out at the weekend and spending time with his family and friends. | ||
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Telephone Barry Tyrrell-Curtis 01323 644222 or email him at btc@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Adam Gray | |
Associate Solicitor - Civil Litigation | ||
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Adam joined the Civil Litigation department in October 2006. He
originally trained as a Barrister and was called to the Bar of England
and Wales in July 2003. Before joining Stephen Rimmer & Co. he worked
for solicitors in London and gained experience of litigation in the
civil courts as a self-employed advocate specialising in landlord and
tenant cases, debt claims and contract disputes. | ||
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Telephone Adam Gray 01323 644222 or email him at ag@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Alex Cook | |
Civil Litigation and Employment Law | ||
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Alex joined Stephen Rimmer & Co. in mid 2007 as a member of the Civil Litigation Department, working for and on behalf of large international companies, small business owners, and individuals in a range of legal areas. Alex originally trained as a Barrister and lists advocacy and drafting as the most satisfying areas of his work, especially in relation to breach of contract and negligence matters. Alex is in the process of transferring over from the Bar to become a Solicitor and has previous experience developing and maintaining a number of commercial interests. | ||
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Telephone Alex Cook 01323 644222 or email him at ac@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Antony Stannard | |
Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Criminal Law and Licensing | ||
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Antony studied law at Kingston University. At the beginning of 2003, he completed his training contract with Southampton City Council and qualified as a solicitor. Antony has worked in the Criminal Department since then. He was admitted as a duty solicitor in November 2004 having completed Stage 1 of the Criminal Accreditation Scheme. Antony undertakes work at the police station and magistrates' court and is an accomplished trial advocate. Antony is secretary of Eastbourne Volleyball Club and plays for their first team. He also is a keen runner and cyclist. | ||
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Telephone Antony Stannard 01323 644222 or email him at as@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Jay Shah | |
Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Criminal Law | ||
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Jay graduated from Sheffield Hallum University with Law LLB (Hons.) He then completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of West of England - Bristol Institute of Legal Practice. Jay qualified as a Solicitor in May 2006. He was admitted as a duty solicitor in May 2007 having completed Stage 1 of the Criminal Accreditation Scheme. Jay undertakes work at the Police Station and Magistrates' Court. In his spare time, Jay plays golf, football and enjoys foreign travel. Jay is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati and conversational French. | ||
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Telephone Jay Shah 01323 644222 or email him at jsh@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Anton Duinhoven | |
Accredited Police Station Representative – Specialising in Criminal Law | ||
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Anton is a Fully Accredited representative specialising in providing advice to suspects at the police stations. Anton is available at the police station during the evenings and weekends. In his free time he enjoys being with his girlfriend, friends and family. | ||
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Email Anton Duinhoven at ad@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Noelle Magennis | |
Accredited Police Station Representative - Specialising in criminal law | ||
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Noelle joined Stephen Rimmer & Co. in September 2006. Noelle attended Queens University Belfast where she obtained a 2.1 LLB degree in Law, then furthered her education going on to Chester's College of Law to complete the Legal Practice Course. Noelle worked in Manchester in a Criminal Firm where she completed her Police Station Accrediation with the Cardiff Law School and has been Police Station Accrediated since May 2005. Noelle works in the Criminal Department specialises in representing suspects at the Police Station and advising them of their rights and entitlements and ensuring the Police abide by their Codes of Practice. Noelle deals with the Departments Prison Law matters, such as advising the client's on Re-call on Prison Licence, Parole and Adjudications. In Noelles free time she enjoys returning home to Northern Ireland to see her family and friends. Noelle enjoys working on her father's dairy farm, reading Harry Potter books, supporting Northern Ireland's Football Team and playing Netball for the Firm's team Rimmer's Rascals. | ||
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Telephone Noelle Magennis 01323 644222 or email her at nma@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Aron McMahon | |
Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts | ||
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Aron Studied history at the University of East Anglia from 1995 to 1998 before completing both the Common Professional Examination and the Legal Practice Course at Guildford College of Law. He then gained experience in other areas of Law including Commercial Property and Residential Conveyancing. He took a gap year to travel before joining Stephen Rimmer & Co. He has now found his forte in Wills, Probate and Trusts and these are the areas that he now specialises in. Aron plays football, tennis and badminton. He also enjoys walking, reading philosophy and general fictional books. | ||
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Email Aron McMahon at am@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Joseph Richardson | |
Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts Law | ||
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Joe graduated from the University of Southampton in 2000 with a Law Degree (LLB Law)(Hons). After graduation Joe moved to Manchester to live with his (now) wife. He attended Guildford College of Law in 2001 and achieved a distinction in the Legal Practice Course. Joe was born in Hastings and attended school in Bexhill. He returned to his East Sussex roots in 2002 joining Stephen Rimmer & Co., as a trainee solicitor. Joe qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and initially practiced all areas of Family Law before moving to the Wills, Probate and Trusts department. Joe enjoys a wide variety of music, literature and foreign travel. |
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Grant Sanders | |
Probate Executive – Specialising in Administration of Estates and Private Client Work | ||
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After leaving college with an Advanced GNVQ in Business Studies Grant gained experience working at both Eastbourne and Hastings Magistrates Courts before joining Stephen Rimmer & Co. Grant moved to the Private Client Department in January 2003 and specialises in the Administration of Estates and looking after the affairs of the elderly. Grant has been keen to develop his legal career since joining Stephen Rimmer & Co and is currently in his third year of the Institute of Legal Executive Qualification. Grants has an eclectic taste in both music and literature and frequently gets involved in local charity fundraising, however his main love in life is his Mini Cooper and he likes to spend any spare time he does manage to accumulate under the bonnet. | ||
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Email Grant Sanders at gs@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Diana Keane | |
Senior Associate Solicitor – Specialising in Family Law | ||
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Diana qualified as a Solicitor in 1993 as a mature student and lone parent, having been a full time wife and mother for the previous 21 years following a first career as a professional Ballet Dancer. Having experienced divorce, responsibility and sole care for 3 children, Family Law was a natural specialisation for her. With a particular interest in children law, she is an Accredited Member of the Law Society's Children Panel, qualifying her to represent children and parents in public law proceedings. She joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in May 2002. Diana's children and grandchildren constitute her most enduring interest, naturally! She also maintains a keen interest in dance, music education and politics. | ||
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Email Diana Keane at dk@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Jane Chapman | |
Senior Associate Solicitor specialising in Family Law | ||
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Jane qualified as a solicitor in 1990, after working as a teacher for several years. Initially practising in Colchester in Essex, Jane joined our Family Department in 2006 as a senior Family Law Practitioner. Her particular areas of interest and expertise are property and financial issues arising from divorce, cases where parents cannot agree on the arrangements for their children, domestic violence injunctions, and issues that can arise when partner separate. Jane is an accredited member of the Family Panel of the Law Society, and she is both a solicitor and mediator. She holds membership of Resolution – First forFamily Law, and the Family Mediators’ Association. Jane’s interests include spending free time with family and friends, walking, cycling, swimming and snorkelling, travelling, reading and gardening. | ||
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Telephone Jane Chapman on 01323 644222 or e-mail her at jc@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Francesca Martin | ||
Associate Solicitor specialising in Family Law | ||
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Francesca read Law and Italian at Cardiff University and the University of Parma, before undertaking the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford. She completed her training contact in London and joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in 2007 as an associate solicitor. She specialises in all aspects of family and children law. Francesca enjoys live music, travelling, cooking and eating. | ||
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Telephone Francesca Martin 01323 644222 or email her at fm@stephenrimmer.com |
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Derek Alexander | |
Senior Family Law Executive – Specialising in Matrimonial finance: children (private law) | ||
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Derek was educated at Hastings Grammar School. He has practised as an executive within Family Law for over 40 years. Much of his previous experience was gained in highly respected central London and provincial law firms. He joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in 2000. Derek is a member of Resolution – First for Family Law. He trained as a Relate counsellor and as a mediator. He spent four years as administrative secretary and press officer to the British Legal Association. For seven years he was an LEA appointed school governor. He is now serving his third year as an independent hospital manager under the Mental Health Act. His interests include his family, baroque music, church choral music, journalism, mental health and politics. |
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Telephone Derek Alexander 01323 644222 or email him at: da@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Patricia Kelly | |
Senior Executive – Specialising in Family Law, Predominantly Children, Private and Public Law, Divorce, and Domestic Abuse | ||
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Patricia has been working in the field of Family Law for 20 years. She provides emergency work for both private law, including Domestic Abuse, International private law children cases and public law. | ||
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Sarah Brookes | |
Family Law Executive – Specialising in Domestic Abuse and all Private Law Children matters and associated emergency work, Divorce and Matrimonial Finance. | ||
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Sarah has been with Stephen Rimmer & Co for 4 years and has a particular interest in Domestic Abuse issues. Sarah places great importance on client care and establishing a good working relationship. Sarah enjoys spending her free time with her family usually pursuing outdoor leisure activities and foreign travel. | ||
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Andrew Whelpton | |
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Andrew graduated in 2003 from the University of Lincoln with B.A (Hons) Law and Criminology and completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York in 2004. Andrew moved down to Eastbourne and joined Stephen Rimmer & Co. in 2005 and is currently completing the final seat of his training contract in the Criminal Department. In his spare time he enjoys a round of golf, playing football and squash and socialising with friends. | ||
| Telephone Andrew Whelpton 01323 644222 or email him at aw@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Hamed Ovaisi | |
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Hamed joined Stephen Rimmer & Co. in March 2007 having completed the LPC at the College of Law. He gained a 2:1 (Hons) law degree at Queen Mary College, London, and spent the third year of his degree at the University of Leuven, (Belgium), achieving first class grades in a number of International Business Law modules. Hamed has also gained an MA in Legal and Political Theory from University College London and has a keen interest in philosophy and political thought. Hamed works in the commercial department and has a strong business mindset. He has close links to the local community having lived in Eastbourne from the age of 7 and played football for a number of local football teams. Hamed speaks fluent Persian and his interests include reading, socialising, travelling, and adventurous cooking! | ||
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Edwin Bow | |
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Edwin joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in 2007 as a trainee solicitor, having graduated from the University of Kent with LLB Law (Hons) and completing his Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. Currently in his first seat as a trainee, he is working in the ever busy conveyancing department, but is also keen to help out in any criminal and family matters when they arise. Edwin enjoys a wide range of sports, including mixed martial arts, football, boxing, and golf to name but a few. | ||
| Telephone Edwin Bow 01323 644222 or email him at eb@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Clive Whitehead | |
Practice Manager | ||
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Clive joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in 2003 as the Financial Controller and has seen this role expand to the current position of Practice Manager. Clive is still heavily involved in the financial aspects of the practice and is also managing the ISO9001 Accreditation that the firm was awarded in 2005. Clive qualified with the ACCA in 1999 and is also a member of AAT. | ||
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Telephone Clive Whitehead 01323 644222 or email him at cw@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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Bob Bastian | |
Business Development Director | ||
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Bob Bastian joined Stephen Rimmer & Co in September 2005 as Business Development Manager following a previous role as Business Development Manager for Lloyds TSB Bank PLC. Bob worked within the Banking Environment for 27 years in a Senior Management capacity both in London and the South East. Bob is responsible for the Development and Expansion plans of Stephen Rimmer & Co whose objective is to be the best and most trusted firm of Solicitors in Eastbourne and the surrounding area. With both Home Information Pack's and E- Conveyancing due to come into force, Bob considers Stephen Rimmers & Co to be an exciting and great place to work. | ||
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Telephone Bob Bastian 01323 644222 or E-mail him at bb@stephenrimmer.com | ||
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