Our People
Dartford
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Our Team Ethic
For us, unlike many other law firms, domestic conveyancing is not a side-line. We are dedicated to providing you with a specialist domestic conveyancing service. All of our staff who deal with conveyancing work (except where a property is sold through our probate and administration department) do so 100% of their time.
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Aastha Paul
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: apaul@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Chloe Waller
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: cwaller@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Amanique Ghag
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: aghag@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Jessica Murphy
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: jmurphy@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Gursharan Dhanjal
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: gdhanjal@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Ankitha Litto
Trainee Solicitor
Email: alitto@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Jessica Howard
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: jhoward@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Eve Bradshaw
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: ebradshaw@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Naju Ismail
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: nismail@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Madeleine O’Mahoney
Conveyancing Paralegal
Madeleine has worked in conveyancing since 2020 and has worked in Kent and London. She has covered rural, residential and commercial property transactions. Madeleine is also studying CLC, to become a licenced conveyancer in the future.
In her spare time, she enjoys going out with friends, travelling abroad, and going to the gym.
E-mail Madeleine: MOMahoney@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time, she enjoys going out with friends, travelling abroad, and going to the gym.
E-mail Madeleine: MOMahoney@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Satvir Ranu
Conveyancer/Supervisor
Satvir is a Residential Conveyancer based at our Dartford Office, who possesses over 25 years of experience in property law. She is proficient in an array of Property transactions including domestic Freehold and Leasehold purchases and sales, Transfer of Properties and Re-mortgages.
Satvir offers clients a dedicated, professional and efficient service ensuring that transactions are completed successfully.
What Satvir says:
“I qualified for my ‘ILEX Paralegal Diploma’ in 1998 and keep up to date with changes in property law with regular training provided by my previous employers and Cook Taylor Solicitors.
I am fluent in Punjabi and English. I pride myself on the ability and passion to administer transactions smoothly and on time, where open communication is provided during the course of the transaction.
In my spare time I am kept busy with my two sons and my family. I also enjoy cookery and keeping fit at the gym. I especially enjoy running and participated in the 13 mile ‘2016 – Shine Night Walk’ for Cancer Research.”
If I were not a Conveyancer, I would be...
Working in the medical profession helping young disadvantaged people with illness and disabilities as it would be so satisfying to see a smile and make everybody feel special.
E-mail Satvir: sranu@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Satvir offers clients a dedicated, professional and efficient service ensuring that transactions are completed successfully.
What Satvir says:
“I qualified for my ‘ILEX Paralegal Diploma’ in 1998 and keep up to date with changes in property law with regular training provided by my previous employers and Cook Taylor Solicitors.
I am fluent in Punjabi and English. I pride myself on the ability and passion to administer transactions smoothly and on time, where open communication is provided during the course of the transaction.
In my spare time I am kept busy with my two sons and my family. I also enjoy cookery and keeping fit at the gym. I especially enjoy running and participated in the 13 mile ‘2016 – Shine Night Walk’ for Cancer Research.”
If I were not a Conveyancer, I would be...
Working in the medical profession helping young disadvantaged people with illness and disabilities as it would be so satisfying to see a smile and make everybody feel special.
E-mail Satvir: sranu@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Kerry Hicks
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Kerry joined the firm in February 2023 as a Solicitor/Supervisor.
Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 prior to which, she was a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Kerry has many years experience including within an in-house legal team, high street firm and niche shared ownership firms based in London and Kent. Whilst shared ownership, newbuild and residential conveyancing have been her main focus, Kerry has also handled some commercial property transactions along with wills and probate.
She has previously managed large teams and has been a Partner of a niche firm enjoying both the challenges and rewards of those roles, especially the mentoring and training of staff and seeing them grow and achieve their goals. She also loves the interaction with clients and colleagues alike.
An avid animal lover, Kerry volunteers at the weekend at Second Chance Animal Rescue which only serves to increase her pet numbers at home! She is also a qualified beautician although rarely has time to practice save on her friends and her daughter! She lets off steam at the gym and loves socialising with friends and family and tries to maintain a positive attitude at all times as she firmly believes that most issues can be overcome with the right attitude and some determination. This led to her being a nominated mental health responder in her previous role. E-mail Kerry: khicks@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 prior to which, she was a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Kerry has many years experience including within an in-house legal team, high street firm and niche shared ownership firms based in London and Kent. Whilst shared ownership, newbuild and residential conveyancing have been her main focus, Kerry has also handled some commercial property transactions along with wills and probate.
She has previously managed large teams and has been a Partner of a niche firm enjoying both the challenges and rewards of those roles, especially the mentoring and training of staff and seeing them grow and achieve their goals. She also loves the interaction with clients and colleagues alike.
An avid animal lover, Kerry volunteers at the weekend at Second Chance Animal Rescue which only serves to increase her pet numbers at home! She is also a qualified beautician although rarely has time to practice save on her friends and her daughter! She lets off steam at the gym and loves socialising with friends and family and tries to maintain a positive attitude at all times as she firmly believes that most issues can be overcome with the right attitude and some determination. This led to her being a nominated mental health responder in her previous role. E-mail Kerry: khicks@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Kim Morris
Conveyancing Paralegal
After gaining her CILEX Legal Secretarial Certificate, Kim started her conveyancing career in London, dealing predominantly with Shared Ownership transactions. She joined CTW in 2011 and now has her own caseload of residential conveyancing transactions
In her spare time Kim enjoys spending time with her son, going on city breaks, walking, reading and cooking. E-mail Kim: kmorris@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time Kim enjoys spending time with her son, going on city breaks, walking, reading and cooking. E-mail Kim: kmorris@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Elizabeth Royle
Conveyancing Solicitor
Elizabeth joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in 2021 after working as a Housing Law Advisor in a Legal Aid clinic. She graduated from the University of Westminster achieving a first class law degree. Since then has completed her LPC with Masters. Outside of work she volunteers for her Local Council and spent the lockdown providing support to vulnerable people.
Elizabeth is a keen traveller and in her spare time is learning French as well as the piano.
E-mail Elizabeth: eroyle@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Elizabeth is a keen traveller and in her spare time is learning French as well as the piano.
E-mail Elizabeth: eroyle@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Abby Smith
Conveyancing Solicitor
Abby has been with Cook Taylor Woodhouse since July 2021. She has a first class law degree followed by a masters in law and LPC qualification. She runs her own caseload of freehold and leasehold properties. Out of work she enjoys weightlifting, trying new restaurants and watching documentaries.
Email Abby: asmith@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Email Abby: asmith@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Nazneen Ahmed
Trainee Solicitor
Nazneen is a first class honours law graduate and LPC qualified with over seven years' experience in residential conveyancing. She has experience in dealing with a range of transactions including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, staircasing, lease extension, re-mortgage and transfer of equity transactions.
In her spare time, Nazneen enjoys travelling, staying fit and spending time with family and friends. E-mail Nazneen: NAhmed@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time, Nazneen enjoys travelling, staying fit and spending time with family and friends. E-mail Nazneen: NAhmed@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Danielle Capocci
Conveyancing Paralegal
Danielle joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in 2020 after working in a local law firm which specialised in Re-Mortgages. Danielle has her own caseload handling Remortgages and Freehold and Leasehold transactions.
She is currently studying CLC and in her my spare time she enjoys going to the gym, reading and spending time with family and friends as well as working as a Swimming Teacher.
E-mail Danielle: dcapocci@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
She is currently studying CLC and in her my spare time she enjoys going to the gym, reading and spending time with family and friends as well as working as a Swimming Teacher.
E-mail Danielle: dcapocci@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Jenny Chan
Conveyancing Paralegal
Jenny graduated from University with a Business and Events Management degree in 2013 and shortly after began work at a local law firm as a Trainee Legal Secretary. After 5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, Jenny started at Cook Taylor Woodhouse in July 2019 progressing to a paralegal role.
Jenny is keen to progress in her career and widen her knowledge in conveyancing. She enjoys travelling and attending wedding events and fairs with her cousin as she is a wedding planner. E-mail Jenny: jchan@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Jenny is keen to progress in her career and widen her knowledge in conveyancing. She enjoys travelling and attending wedding events and fairs with her cousin as she is a wedding planner. E-mail Jenny: jchan@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Reuel Hackman
Conveyancing Paralegal
Reuel joined CTW in May 2019, as part of the Residential Conveyancing Department. He read Law at De Montfort University in Leicester and graduated with First Class Honours in 2018. Reuel is currently completing his LPC and Master’s degree in Legal Practice at the University of Law.
In his spare time, Reuel plays an active part in an educational foundation based in Ghana. He also enjoys playing football, reading books and spending time with family and friends.
E-mail Reuel: rhackman@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In his spare time, Reuel plays an active part in an educational foundation based in Ghana. He also enjoys playing football, reading books and spending time with family and friends.
E-mail Reuel: rhackman@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Sinead Troy
Conveyancing Paralegal
Sinead began her conveyancing career in 2013 at a London firm, focusing on developer plot sales. After welcoming her first daughter, Sinead transitioned to a local firm specializing in residential conveyancing. In October 2018, she joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse, bringing her expertise to the team.
With extensive experience in a wide range of property transactions—including domestic freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and property transfers—Sinead is well-versed in the complexities of conveyancing. She regularly undertakes professional training to stay current with evolving property laws. Sinead is known for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, thanks to her approachable and friendly manner. She is dedicated to making the conveyancing process as smooth and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.
Outside of work, Sinead enjoys spending time with her young daughter, especially at ballet lessons, and values social activities with friends and family.
Email: stroy@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
With extensive experience in a wide range of property transactions—including domestic freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and property transfers—Sinead is well-versed in the complexities of conveyancing. She regularly undertakes professional training to stay current with evolving property laws. Sinead is known for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, thanks to her approachable and friendly manner. She is dedicated to making the conveyancing process as smooth and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.
Outside of work, Sinead enjoys spending time with her young daughter, especially at ballet lessons, and values social activities with friends and family.
Email: stroy@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Zara Wilkins
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Zara started working for CTW in September 2018 in the Residential Conveyancing Department. She completed her Law Degree in 2016 at the University of Lincoln, and then completed her LPC and Masters in Law and Business Management in 2018 at the University of Law Guildford. Zara has recently completed her training contract and is excited to be a Qualified Solicitor.
Her main hobby is reading fiction books and playing with her French Bulldog puppy. Lastly, she has an interest for significant criminal trials.
Email Zara: zwilkins@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Her main hobby is reading fiction books and playing with her French Bulldog puppy. Lastly, she has an interest for significant criminal trials.
Email Zara: zwilkins@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Andrew Prater
Conveyancer/Supervisor
Andrew has gained over thirty years of experience working in the conveyancing profession and throughout that time he has been employed within the north Kent area. Specialising in residential transactions, Andrew still gets a buzz from the satisfaction that the job generates.
Outside of the office Andrew keeps active playing squash, football and visiting the gym as regularly as his time will allow. In addition, he clocks up the miles most weekends following Southampton Football Club home and away with his family.
E-mail Andrew: aprater@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Outside of the office Andrew keeps active playing squash, football and visiting the gym as regularly as his time will allow. In addition, he clocks up the miles most weekends following Southampton Football Club home and away with his family.
E-mail Andrew: aprater@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Kirsty McMahon
Licensed Conveyancer
Kirsty joined the firm in December 2015 as a legal secretary after looking for a new career. She quickly developed a love of conveyancing and now handles her own case load.
In her spare time she enjoys shopping and spending time with both of her daughters and partner.
Email Kirsty: kmcmahon@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time she enjoys shopping and spending time with both of her daughters and partner.
Email Kirsty: kmcmahon@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Xanthe Prater
Conveyancer/Supervisor
When Xanthe left school she started out within the accounts department of another local firm of solicitors but always wanted to pursue a career in conveyancing. She managed to work her way up within that firm and then joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in 2004. She now has over 15 years of experience within residential conveyancing and enjoys the variety of challenges that the job and each day brings.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family usually involving football, either watching her son play, or following Southampton FC. She also enjoys going to the gym and reading.
Email Xanthe:XPrater@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family usually involving football, either watching her son play, or following Southampton FC. She also enjoys going to the gym and reading.
Email Xanthe:XPrater@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Yvonne Reindorf
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Yvonne is an associate solicitor at Cook Taylor Woodhouse Dartford branch. She joined the firm in April 2013. She currently heads a small team focusing on residential leasehold and freehold acquisitions and sales.
Yvonne is an avid supporter of Chelsea football club and enjoys Formula One motor racing.
E-mail Yvonne: yreindorf@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Yvonne is an avid supporter of Chelsea football club and enjoys Formula One motor racing.
E-mail Yvonne: yreindorf@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Natalie Anderson
Head of Conveyancing /Solicitor/Supervisor/Director
Natalie read Law at London Guildhall University and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course shortly after. She qualified as a solicitor in June 2014 and has worked in residential conveyancing for many years. Natalie has been with CTW since September 2011 and is pleased to have started her career as a solicitor with the firm.
Outside of work, she enjoys socialising and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys watching films and going to the cinema. She also enjoys reading when she has the time.
E-mail Natalie: nanderson@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Outside of work, she enjoys socialising and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys watching films and going to the cinema. She also enjoys reading when she has the time.
E-mail Natalie: nanderson@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Rob Kidd
Conveyancer/Director/Supervisor
Rob has over 30 years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing and has been with the firm since 2011 after working for many years in central London. This has included acting for first time buyers as well as repeat clients and property investors in both leasehold and freehold transactions. Rob has also, in the past spent some years as a foster carer looking after young children which he found immensely rewarding.
Over the years Rob has enjoyed playing many sports, in particular rugby and cricket, and although he admits, his playing days are well and truly behind him, he is still very much involved in supporting both clubs.
E-mail Rob: rkidd@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Over the years Rob has enjoyed playing many sports, in particular rugby and cricket, and although he admits, his playing days are well and truly behind him, he is still very much involved in supporting both clubs.
E-mail Rob: rkidd@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Carla Figueira
Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement/Director/Supervisor
Carla joined the firm in 2005 and specialises in Leasehold Enfranchisement. She has amassed considerable experience advising leaseholders seeking to exercise their right to extend their leases or acquire the freehold of their building. She also has particular expertise in obtaining the various Licences associated with leasehold properties and the granting of consent from landlords.
In her spare time, Carla enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Email Carla: cfigueira@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time, Carla enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Email Carla: cfigueira@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Our Team Ethic
For us, unlike many other law firms, domestic conveyancing is not a side-line. We are dedicated to providing you with a specialist domestic conveyancing service. All of our staff who deal with conveyancing work (except where a property is sold through our probate and administration department) do so 100% of their time.
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Ashleigh Overy
Trainee Solicitor
Email: aovery@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Ryan Burton-Smith
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: rburton-smith@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Jessica Angeli
Probate Paralegal
Email: jangeli@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Brook Illing
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: brook.illing@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Aisha Sow
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: asow@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Khatab Ali
Trainee Solicitor
Khatab has been part of Cook Taylor Woodhouse Solicitors since August 2023. He specialises in New Build, Company, and Bridging Loan transactions. Khatab completed the LPC with a master’s in business management from the University of Law in 2021.
He also enjoys competing in prize-fighter boxing competitions.
E-mail Khatab: kali@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
He also enjoys competing in prize-fighter boxing competitions.
E-mail Khatab: kali@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Olayemi Shyllon
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Yemi qualified as a solicitor in January 2011 having gained experience in conveyancing, family law, private client, litigation, and immigration at a boutique practice based in Mayfair. Yemi specialises in residential conveyancing and commercial conveyancing. He joined the firm in October 2021.
Yemi serves in his church and supports The Arsenal.
E-mail Olayemi: oshyllon@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Yemi serves in his church and supports The Arsenal.
E-mail Olayemi: oshyllon@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Shafaet Qureshi
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Shaf has been a qualified solicitor since July 2015. He undertook his training in a London firm; before joining Cook Taylor Woodhouse in February 2016 to join the Residential Conveyancing Department.
Outside of work, Shaf enjoys going to the gym and – though no longer playing as much as he would like – Shaf is a keen follower of football (being another London based Manchester United fan).
Email Shaf: squreshi@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Outside of work, Shaf enjoys going to the gym and – though no longer playing as much as he would like – Shaf is a keen follower of football (being another London based Manchester United fan).
Email Shaf: squreshi@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Nicola Riley
Conveyancing Solicitor
Nicola qualified as a solicitor in 1998 specialising in Conveyancing. Having worked in London previously she decided to work closer to home. She joined the firm in January 2015 and deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing.
Nicola has three children in school in the area and enjoys kick-boxing, netball and art.
E-mail Nicola: nwillis@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Nicola has three children in school in the area and enjoys kick-boxing, netball and art.
E-mail Nicola: nwillis@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Karen Shimmen
Head of Private Client/Supervisor
Karen joined the firm in 2000 where she completed her training contract. She is highly experienced dealing with all aspects of Private Client Law including Wills, probate, powers of attorney and is a member of both the Law Society Probate section and Solicitors for the Elderly.
Email Karen: kshimmen@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Email Karen: kshimmen@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Nimmi Pabla
Private Client Paralegal
Nimmi has been working in Conveyancing since 1993 starting out as a secretary and eventually fulfilling her ambition of handling her own case load. In addition to the conveyancing work she has also recently started working in the Wills and Probate Department and enjoying the new challenges this department brings.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also loves walking, socialising, travelling and taking time out for herself.
Email Nimmi: NPabla@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She also loves walking, socialising, travelling and taking time out for herself.
Email Nimmi: NPabla@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Helen Moore
Conveyancing Paralegal
Helen Moore has been with us since May 2010 and is based in our Affordable Housing Team. Prior to this, Helen worked at a small city firm dealing with Shared Ownership Residential transactions. Helen has 17 years Residential Conveyancing experience.
Outside of work, Helen enjoys exercise which includes swimming. Helen also enjoys socialising and travel.
Email Helen: hmoore@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Outside of work, Helen enjoys exercise which includes swimming. Helen also enjoys socialising and travel.
Email Helen: hmoore@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Farhat Mahmood Ahmed
Head of Commercial Property/Supervisor
Farhat qualified as a Solicitor in June 2006 and predominately deals with commercial and more complex property matters. He joined the firm in May 2014 from an established firm in Stratford, East London where he was a Partner. He has extensive experience in all property matters up to senior level dealing with and including buying and selling of residential and commercial properties, commercial and residential re-mortgage applications, transfer of equity, drafting leases, drafting commercial assignment documents including leases and licenses, auction transactions, lease extension matters along with more complex property matters.
Farhat strongly believes in delivering high standard of service for his clients at all times without compromise and aims to find solutions expeditiously whilst keeping the clients best interest in mind. It is because of this approach that Farhat continues to have repeated business from clients that he has acted for on numerous transactions over a number of years.
Farhat enjoys most sports especially football and is an avid Liverpool FC fan (YNWA). He also enjoys spending quality time with his young family.
E-mail Farhat: FAhmed@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Farhat strongly believes in delivering high standard of service for his clients at all times without compromise and aims to find solutions expeditiously whilst keeping the clients best interest in mind. It is because of this approach that Farhat continues to have repeated business from clients that he has acted for on numerous transactions over a number of years.
Farhat enjoys most sports especially football and is an avid Liverpool FC fan (YNWA). He also enjoys spending quality time with his young family.
E-mail Farhat: FAhmed@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Anila Marsh
Conveyancing Paralegal
Anila joined the firm in 2007 as a legal secretary; she then progressed to a completions clerk and now deals with a variety of non-standard conveyancing transactions.
In her spare time, Anila enjoys reading, walking and spending time with family and friends.
Email Anila: amarsh@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time, Anila enjoys reading, walking and spending time with family and friends.
Email Anila: amarsh@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Sally Jezard
Head of Conveyancing/Director/Supervisor
Having gained legal experience working in various areas of the country, Sally joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in 2006 and qualified as a solicitor that year. Sally has specialised in residential property law for approximately 20 years. Sally was made a Director of Cook Taylor Woodhouse in 2014.
Email Sally: sjezard@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Email Sally: sjezard@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Katie Ingham
Conveyancing Paralegal
Having joined in 2006 as a junior member of staff, Katie progressed to a Completions Clerk and now deals with a variety of residential conveyancing transactions.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and baking cakes.
Email Katie: kingham@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and baking cakes.
Email Katie: kingham@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Neena Summan
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Neena qualified as a solicitor in 1 July 2005. She joined the firm in January 2014 and heads a team dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing.
In her spare time Neena enjoys socialising and going to the Theatre.
Email Neena: nsumman@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time Neena enjoys socialising and going to the Theatre.
Email Neena: nsumman@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Our Team Ethic
For us, unlike many other law firms, domestic conveyancing is not a side-line. We are dedicated to providing you with a specialist domestic conveyancing service. All of our staff who deal with conveyancing work (except where a property is sold through our probate and administration department) do so 100% of their time.
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Our conveyancers work as part of a team either as supervisors or conveyancing paralegals. Each supervisor is either a specialist conveyancing solicitor or a senior conveyancer with many years’ experience. Our conveyancing paralegals range from individuals who have gained qualifications and experience elsewhere before joining us or who have shown to us that they are capable, hard-working and ambitious and have been trained and promoted in-house.
Conveyancing paralegals are supported by their supervisors. Each team is supported and supervised by the heads of conveyancing in each of our offices and all staff are supported and supervised by our directors. We know that it takes a team effort to deliver the service you want.
Because we are a specialist conveyancing firm all staff engaged with conveyancing work devote 100% of their time to this area.
Those members of staff working in our probate department devote 100% of their time to this area
Alexandra Spillett
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: aspillett@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Megan Eastop-Stanley
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: meastopstanley@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Lois Blackburn
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: lblackburn@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Dhruvit Patel
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: dpatel@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Laura Convey
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: lconvey@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Ocea Ratcliff
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: oratcliff@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Lavona Tullett
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: ltullett@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Lisa White
Conveyancing Paralegal
Email: lwhite@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Ben O'Keeffe
Conveyancing Solicitor/Supervisor
Ben rejoined the firm in 2023 having been a Partner and Head of Conveyancing of a medium sized Law Firm. Ben is a qualified Solicitor who specialises in all aspects of Residential Conveyancing including Freeholds, Leaseholds, New Builds, Shared Ownership and remortgages. Ben has a wealth of experience in the London and Kent areas and enjoys acting for a variety of clients from first time buyers to High Net Worth clients including sports stars, athletes and celebrities.
E-mail Ben: bokeeffe@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
E-mail Ben: bokeeffe@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Louis Anastasi
Conveyancing Solicitor
Louis started his education in law with a Law degree at The University of Essex. He then continued his academic journey, achieving a Master of Laws and completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law. Louis joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in November 2021, and is on track to complete his training contract and become a qualified solicitor in August 2024.
Louis has developed expertise in Residential Freehold and Leasehold Conveyancing, with a focus on matters such as Shared Ownership, Retirement Leaseholds and Equity Release Mortgages.
During lockdown, Louis qualified as an accredited civil and commercial mediator and successfully completed his Level 6 CLC exams to strengthen his knowledge in conveyancing, demonstrating his commitment to his career and ongoing professional growth.
E-mail Louis: lanastasi@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Louis has developed expertise in Residential Freehold and Leasehold Conveyancing, with a focus on matters such as Shared Ownership, Retirement Leaseholds and Equity Release Mortgages.
During lockdown, Louis qualified as an accredited civil and commercial mediator and successfully completed his Level 6 CLC exams to strengthen his knowledge in conveyancing, demonstrating his commitment to his career and ongoing professional growth.
E-mail Louis: lanastasi@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Charlie Sullivan
Conveyancing Paralegal
Charlie started her career in law originally as an apprentice in 2016 and progressed to a legal secretary, assistant, paralegal and is now in the process of completing her Licensed Conveyancing qualification. Charlie has been with Cook Taylor Woodhouse since January 2021 and puts every effort into her caseload.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and all things food-related.
E-mail Charlie: csullivan@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her free time, she enjoys reading and all things food-related.
E-mail Charlie: csullivan@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Lavinia Thompson
Conveyancing Solicitor
Lavinia has been with Cook Taylor Woodhouse since November 2020 and qualified as a solicitor in January 2023. Her original degree was in Philosophy, and she followed it with an MA in Philosophy and Religion, both at Heythrop College, University of London. This led to her doing an MA in Medical Ethics and Law from Kings College London. Lavinia built on the interest she had in Law by studying for the GDL and the LPC/LLM at the University of Law.
In her spare time Lavinia enjoys reading and watching Sci-Fi and Fantasy, playing board games, and painting board game miniatures.
E-mail Lavinia: lthompson@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time Lavinia enjoys reading and watching Sci-Fi and Fantasy, playing board games, and painting board game miniatures.
E-mail Lavinia: lthompson@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Kacy Cole
Conveyancer
Kacy joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in June 2019. She started out as a legal secretary and progressed to a Paralegal in November 2019.
In her spare time Kacy goes to the gym and enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and friends.
Email Kacy: KCole@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time Kacy goes to the gym and enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and friends.
Email Kacy: KCole@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Peter Lowe
Senior Conveyancing Solicitor
Peter qualified as a solicitor in the 1980s and spent much of his career practicing in the Medway area before joining Cook Taylor Woodhouse at Dartford in 2017. Peter deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing and specialises in new build purchases.
Email Peter: PLowe@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Tina McIntyre
Conveyancer
Tina McIntyre joined Cook Taylor Woodhouse in August 2006, as a conveyancer and specialises in domestic freehold and leasehold conveyancing transactions. Tina has been in the conveyancing business for 16 years.
Outside of the office Tina is kept very busy by her two girls. Tina particularly enjoys film nights with her family and loves eating pizza.
E-mail Tina: tmcintyre@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Outside of the office Tina is kept very busy by her two girls. Tina particularly enjoys film nights with her family and loves eating pizza.
E-mail Tina: tmcintyre@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Ellis Thake
Licensed Conveyancer/Supervisor
Ellis joined in June 2012 and specialises in residential conveyancing of both freehold and leasehold property. Prior to CTW Ellis worked for 5 years at a reputable regional firm gaining experience in various roles. He enjoys the variety and challenges that conveyancing can offer and aims at delivering the best possible service to his clients.
In his spare time Ellis is kept busy by his 2 children and can be seen making the most of his English Heritage and National Trust memberships. Ellis also enjoys travelling to new cities and countries and spending time with family and friends
E-mail Ellis: ethake@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In his spare time Ellis is kept busy by his 2 children and can be seen making the most of his English Heritage and National Trust memberships. Ellis also enjoys travelling to new cities and countries and spending time with family and friends
E-mail Ellis: ethake@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
Gillian Calliste
Head of Conveyancing, Director/Solicitor/Supervisor
Gillian qualified as a solicitor in 1986, and specialised in working for housing associations. In 1990 she joined a firm in South London and was made the first female partner in the history of the firm. Gillian gained considerable experience in housing association work, acting for housing associations setting up the sales of new developments and drafting the leases and documentation. She was also involved in drafting the 2010 version of the Homes and Communities Agency model leases for use by housing associations. Gillian joined the firm in 2013 and now deals with primarily non-standard conveyancing, such as transfers of equity, housing association matters, new builds, sales of part of titles and assignments of contracts.
In her spare time Gillian enjoys running (slowly!) – She has run 57 marathons and after a break of a few years, hopes to start running marathons again later in the year; going to the theatre, opera and ballet, dining out and reading good literature.
Email Gillian: gcalliste@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk
In her spare time Gillian enjoys running (slowly!) – She has run 57 marathons and after a break of a few years, hopes to start running marathons again later in the year; going to the theatre, opera and ballet, dining out and reading good literature.
Email Gillian: gcalliste@ctw.alextestsite.co.uk