Meet the Team
A closer look at our hard working team who work with you to make your experience with us second to none.
Aaron Spencer
Administration
Head of Finance
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Aaron has been in the Finance department at NFL now for over 7 years. Prior to this, Aaron was a member of the Royal Navy travelling the world as a Radar and Sonar specialist. Having previously gained an AAT level 2 foundation and then an AAT level 3 diploma in accounting, he has climbed the ladder quickly at NFL from starting out as a Financial Assistant to being the Head of Finance. Aaron heads up the Finance team at NFL and is keen to continue learning new skills and making the department as efficient as possible. Outside of work Aaron is a sports fan, both playing and watching, as well as spending time with his family and dogs.
Aimee Elward
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01277 286530
High Street, Billericay
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Aimee joined in 2024 and has over 5 years of experience in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including purchases and sales. Aimee’s hobbies and interests include Yoga, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends. Aimee is based at our Billericay office and is always trying her best to provide excellent client service with care.
Amy Barker
Administration
Assistant Practice Manager
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Amy joined the firm in 2024 as an Assistant Practice Manager having gained valuable experience in office management and operations with previous employers. Amy frequents all of our offices and provides support in every aspect of the practice’s functionality. Her mission at NFL is to follow the company’s vision to provide the quality of service, and to add value in every element of the business. Amy is eager to support our strategy to support employee productivity and success.
Canan Opan
Commercial Property & Conveyancing
Solicitor
Tel: 01277 286530
High Street, Billericay
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Canan is a Commercial Property Solicitor with many years of experience in her chosen field. Canan joined NFL’s Commercial team in 2024 and has experience in acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant transactions, property finance, development work and has a Legal 500 firm background. Canan is based at our Billericay office.
Carol Tyler
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Carol has over 15 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Carol heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Carol works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Carol’s hobbies and interests include eating and drinking out.
Cassie Davies
Residential & New Build Conveyancing
Managing Director
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Cassie has over 20 years’ experience in Property Law with a particular focus on property development work, she has been the Managing Director of NFL since 2014 and heads up the management team within the firm. Under Cassie’s leadership, the business has introduced new teams, new branches and diversified greatly in services it can now offer within the sector, whilst continuing to adopt modern practices firmwide. Cassie’s goals for NFL are for it to provide the best service possible for our existing, and new clients whilst upholding our already strong reputation. NFL is very much a modern Law firm with traditional values as well as having a strong community focus.
Charlotte Murphy
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
charlotte.murphy@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Charlotte has over 4 years’ experience in Conveyancing having previously been a Legal Secretary in London. Charlotte holds a Legal Secretary Diploma. Charlotte is a Conveyancing Executive in the New Build team, working closely with established property developers nationwide. Charlotte is based at our Benfleet office and is keen to further her career within the industry and firm and to progress as far as possible!
Chelsey Singleton
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Client Enquiry Specialist
chelsey.singleton@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Chelsey is a Client Enquiry Specialist helping our clients with their conveyancing journey at NFL. Chelsey has previously worked as a Legal Assistant giving her the technical knowledge, on top of her approachable nature, which is a perfect mix to aid our clients as and when they need it Chelsey is based at our Benfleet office.
Cheryl Martin
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Cheryl has over 25 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Cheryl jointly heads up a structured team who offer an excellent service to all clients throughout the process, working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. If you are looking to buy a New Build Property, then Cheryl and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible
Chloe Hornsby-Gibbs
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
chloe.hornsby-gibbs@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Chloe joined the firm in 2023 and has gained experience in the administrative side of the firm and the new build team, working on the New Build transaction process and working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. Chloe’s hobbies and interests include dancing and reading and she is based at our Benfleet office. Chloe’s mission is to make steady progress in the quality of her work and be a great support to clients and staff wherever she can.
Chloe Trowsdale
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
chloe.trowsdale@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Chloe joined the firm under the kickstart scheme in January 2022 and has been gaining experience in both the administrative side of the firm as well as in the new build team, working on plot sales. Her mission at NFL is to develop her legal career as much as possible and to carve out an occupation in the sector. Chloe works at our Benfleet office and can be seen spending time with family outside of work.
Crystal Carlton
Administration
Admin & Accounts Asst
crystal.carlton@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Crystal’s role is a varied one, incorporating legal cashier work as well as the administration of multiple aspects of the business. Crystal has a strong background and qualifications in Graphic and Visual Design which she utilises within the business. Crystal is positioned at our Benfleet office and outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the theatres in West End, Art, Music and Podcasts.
Danielle Fox
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Director, Senior Partner, HOLP
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Danielle is a qualified Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer who has been working in the Conveyancing sector since 2002. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law. She runs a highly structured team who offer an excellent service to all clients throughout the process. Outside of work Danielle can either be found playing sport or following her passion for interior design and property development.
David Carter
Practice Manager
Senior Partner
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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David has over 19 Years’ experience of working within growing businesses ensuring all areas of the business run smoothly and evolve. At NFL he works in such a areas as finance, compliance, HR, change management, IT and business support, project management, facilities, security, business development and marketing, event management to name a few. David started at NFL in 2016 as Head of IT, then advanced to Practice Manager in 2017 and then Partner in 2020. Outside of work David can either be found playing football or spending time with family and friends.
Fiki Akinremi
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Fiki joined the firm in 2024 and has over 3 years of experience in Residential & Property Conveyancing with an LLB Law Degree and LPC and Masters qualification in Law. She also has experience with re-mortgages, leasehold purchases and sales, corporate, and commercial law, and she aided in the formation of Wills & Probate matters. Fiki’s hobbies and interests include reading and spending time with family. Fiki is based at our Benfleet office, where she always provides top customer service
Frances Hatfield
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
frances.hatfield@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Frances has over 40 years’ experience in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including Purchases and Sales. She also has Private Client experience and has aided in the formation of Wills and assisted with Probate matters. Frances’s hobbies and interests include Reading, Sewing, Swimming and Dancing. Frances is based at our Hockley office and always tries her best to help our clients. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, then Frances and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible.
Isabelle Ullmer
Administration
Front of House Executive
isabelle.ullmer@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Isabelle has passed her CILEx Legal Administration and Law Level 2 and 3 and is now beginning her career in Law with NFL, having joined in mid-2024. Isabelle is hoping to expand her legal knowledge and to become a valuable support staff member to the Legal teams. Outside of work she enjoys running as well as spending time with family and friends. Isabelle is based at our Hockley branch.
Joanne Owen
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Joanne has been working in the Private Client sector for over 25 years’ and a Partner at NFL since 2020. She has lots of experience in many areas of Private Client work including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate matters. Joanne prides herself on providing an excellent yet personal service to all clients. Outside of work Joanne can either be found hitting the Gym, Walking, Reading or Cooking.
Julie Smith
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Julie has over 35 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build related sales. Julie heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Julie works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Julie’s hobbies and interests include keeping fit and socialising with friends and family.
Kiera Howell
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Paralegal
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Kiera joined the firm in August 2022.
Kim Ransom-Williams
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
kim.ransom-williams@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Kim has over 30 years’ experience in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including Purchases and Sales, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, New build transactions and Lease Extensions. Kim is based at our Benfleet office and always tries her best to help our clients. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, then Kim and Nairnsey Fisher & Lewis aim to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible.
Lauren Salmon
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Lauren joined the firm in early 2023. She is a skilled and personable Private Client Solicitor who qualified in February 2018 and became specialist in Private Client over the last few years. Lauren worked in Conveyancing for two years prior to working in Private Client. Lauren is based at our Billericay office and is keen to provide our clients with the best service possible. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with family and friends, dining out, and the theatre. She loves to travel and does yoga or pilates on a weekly basis.
Lilly Caldwell
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
lilly.caldwell@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Lilly has over 2 years’ experience in Conveyancing and a First Class Law Degree. Lilly has experience in Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Residential purchases, Residential sales, ‘Buy to let’ transactions, Leasehold transactions and Landlord and Tenant (Residential) transactions. Lilly hopes to one day qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor. Lilly is based at our Benfleet office and outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and travelling to experience new things.
Lyall Jacobs
Commercial Property & Conveyancing
Paralegal
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Lyall has over 2 years’ experience in the Legal industry working on both Conveyancing and Commercial transactions. Lyall is a Paralegal in the Commercial team and is based at our Hockley office. Lyall is on course to qualify as a Solicitor via the SQE route.
Maria Da Silva
Residential & New Build Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Maria has over 25 years’ experience in Conveyancing and has assisted in many areas of property law including Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Lease Extensions and Leasehold transactions over this period. Maria always strives to provide an efficient service. Maria is based at our Benfleet office and is always happy to help clients of the firm as well as providing knowledge, assistance and guidance to our more junior employees.
Megan Sparks
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Megan joined the firm in early 2023. She has 9-months experience within the Private Client department. She has experience in wills, probate, and LPA’s as well as a small amount of experience in trusts and court of protection. Megan has amazing academics achieving a First in their law degree. Previously she worked in a Litigation department focusing on probate disputes, however, is passionate about her Private Client Paralegal role.
Melanie Willis
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
melanie.willis@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Melanie has over 26 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales. Melanie jointly heads up a team of assistants and ensures that only the highest standards are maintained throughout any transactions that she and the team are dealing with. Melanie works closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers to offer you an outstanding personal service to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Melanie has also worked in many other areas of Conveyancing including residential sales & purchases, leasehold transactions, re-mortgages and transfer of equity transactions amongst others
Mithila Maruthayanar
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Solicitor, Partner
mithila.maruthayanar@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Mithila is a qualified Solicitor and has been working in the Conveyancing sector for over 22 years. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of property law including Residential Sales and Purchases, Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages and Leasehold transactions to name but a few. Mithila is based at our Benfleet office and outside of work likes reading, socialising and exploring new places.
Molly Barrett
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Conveyancing Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Having studied Law at both College and University prior, Molly now has over 7 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build plot purchases and related sales as well as working on Leasehold transactions and ‘Buy to Let’ matters. Molly jointly heads up a team of assistants working closely with some of the biggest regional and national housing developers. Molly is keen to progress in her career here at NFL and is studying to become CLC qualified in the near future. Molly’s hobbies and interests include spending time with her family and most importantly her young daughter!
Nina Edwards
New Build Property & Conveyancing
New Build Support Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Nina has over 26 years’ experience in Conveyancing and specialises in New Build transactions, working closely with developers selling their newly built housing plots. Nina has previously worked on residential cases as well as being a leasehold specialist and legal manager. Nina is a keen runner and completed the London Marathon in 2024. Nina also plays netball for two local teams and enjoys spending time with her dog. Nina works in the New Build Team that is based in Benfleet and has a passion for client care when advising and acting for clients on their housing purchase.
Phoebe George
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Phoebe has gained valuable experience in Conveyancing spanning nearly a year, following three years of studying Law at University where she successfully completed her LLB in Law and International Business. Phoebe hopes to one day qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor. Phoebe is based at our Benfleet office and outside of work she enjoys running and is part of a running club. Phoebe also loves a challenge and to fundraise, she has trained for 2 marathons to fundraise for breast cancer. Aside from fitness she enjoys reading, and spending time with my family and friends.
Rachel Roberts
Commercial Property & Conveyancing
Senior Associate
rachel.roberts@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Rachel is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has been working in the Legal sector since 1997. She is experienced in many areas and aspects of commercial property law including sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold commercial property for companies and individuals as well as being a specialist in Rights of Light cases, amongst others. Rachel offers an excellent service to all clients throughout the process with a pro-active approach to her work. Rachel has been described as chatty, confident and with a great personality by others.
Sarah Seales
Administration
Front of House Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Sarah has over 7 years of experience in the Legal industry while having over 4 years of experience in Conveyancing. Sarah’s mission is to ensure all clients are directed to the correct teams in a timely and efficient manner and is based at our Benfleet office
Tracey Randall
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
tracey.randall@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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Tracey has over 35 years’ experience in Conveyancing and has assisted in many areas of property law including Transfers of Equity, Re-mortgages, Commercial matters and Leasehold transactions over this period. Tracey gets job satisfaction by ensuring that the transaction runs as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Tracey is based at our Hockley office and is always happy to help clients of the firm as well as providing knowledge, assistance and guidance to our more junior employees. Outside of work Tracey enjoys craft work.
Danielle Morgan
New Build and Residential Property & Conveyancing
Client Enquiry Specialist
danielle.morgan@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Danielle joined the firm in 2024 with 21 years in all areas of Conveyancing with a Level 4 SQA English Legal System qualification. Danielle’s hobbies & interests are enjoying cooking and spending time with her family, especially her son. Danielle is based at the Benfleet office, and she is passionate about providing excellent client care and ensuring the process of buying and selling a house is as stress-free as possible
Joy Munday
Private Client
Private Client Executive
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Joy joined the firm in 2024 with over 3 years of experience within the Private Client department with a Law Degree and master’s degree in international law and is also sitting her SQE2 to become a qualified Solicitor. Joy’s hobbies and interests are going to concerts and watching football. Joy is based at our Benfleet office
Harrison Frost
New Build Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
harrison.frost@nfl-legal.co.uk
Tel: 01268 566655
London Road, Benfleet
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Harrison joined in 2024 and has gained valuable experience in Conveyancing following three years of studying law at the University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Law. Harrison’s hobbies & interests include playing Tennis and keeping up with professional sports, especially football. Harrison is based at our Benfleet office and his mission is to become a qualified solicitor
James Praties
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Solicitor & Senior Conveyancer
Tel: 01702 669260
Spa Road, Hockley
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James joined the firm in 2024 with over 8 years of experience in Conveyancing and has been a qualified solicitor since 2018 with an LLB Honors qualification. James is experienced in many areas of Residential Conveyancing including purchases, Re-Mortgages, Newbuild transactions, and Lease extensions. James is based at our Hockley office and their mission is to ensure all clients are understood and supported fairly throughout the process. James’ hobbies include sightseeing and enjoying days out with his family.
Zoe White
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Legal Assistant
Tel: 01277 286530
High Street, Billericay
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Joining the firm in 2024, Zoe brings over 15 years of experience supporting busy and demanding Conveyancing teams at Central London Law Firms.