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Our People

We bring rich expertise, fresh thinking and a genuinely collaborative spirit to every relationship. Meet the team behind Fladgate’s unique approach to partnership.

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  • Partner 97
  • Senior Associate 45
  • Associate 57
  • Paralegal 13
  • Consultant 12
  • Director of Business Strategy - Walgate Litigation Management, a division of Fladgate LLP 1
  • Head of Strategy, Walgate Litigation Management, a division of Fladgate LLP 1
  • Head of Walgate Family Office Services 1
  • Client Service Director 1
  • Chief Operating Officer 1
  • Knowledge lawyer 3
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  • Art 7
  • Banking and Finance 6
  • Betting & Gaming 13
  • Business Immigration 2
  • Capital Markets 15
  • Charities & Philanthropy 23
  • Charities & Philanthropy 23
  • Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery 32
  • Commercial Contracts 24
  • Commercial Law 19
  • Commercial Litigation 44
  • Competition and Regulatory 4
  • Construction & Engineering 23
  • Construction & Engineering Disputes 11
  • Construction & Engineering Law 13
  • Construction Projects 14
  • Contentious Trusts 9
  • Corporate Law 60
  • Corporate Real Estate 21
  • Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational Resiliency 9
  • Debt Finance 10
  • Dispute Resolution 60
  • Distribution and Logistics 4
  • Employee Advice 1
  • Employee Incentives 3
  • Employment 10
  • Estate & Trust Administration 14
  • Family Law 12
  • Finance 17
  • Financial Services 33
  • Financial Services & Regulatory Disputes 6
  • Fintech 18
  • Funds 7
  • Funds, Finance & Regulatory 18
  • Green Energy 40
  • Group Litigation 16
  • Health & Safety 2
  • Hotels 20
  • Immigration 2
  • Insurance 14
  • Intellectual Property 15
  • International Arbitration 28
  • International Protection 2
  • Investment Funds 8
  • Leisure 35
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare 21
  • Litigation Funding 10
  • Luxury Assets 11
  • Media 16
  • Mergers & Acquisitions 48
  • Online and e-commerce 14
  • Personal Immigration 4
  • Planning & Environment 3
  • Private Banking 4
  • Private Client 20
  • Private Credit 8
  • Private Wealth Disputes 12
  • Professional Practices 15
  • Projects & Infrastructure 19
  • Real Estate 62
  • Real Estate Development 28
  • Real Estate Finance 18
  • Real Estate Investment 27
  • Real Estate Investment Funds 6
  • Real Estate Law 49
  • Real Estate Litigation 11
  • Real Estate Occupiers 14
  • Real Estate Tax 4
  • Regulatory 3
  • Residential Real Estate 4
  • Restructuring & Insolvency 33
  • Retail 29
  • Sports & Esports 18
  • Tax 9
  • Technology 16
  • Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement 8
  • Transactional Tax 3
  • Trust & Tax Planning 18
  • Venture Capital 33

Team members

  • Thomas Garner

    Partner
    I advise individuals facing unfair or abusive criminal allegations abroad and help them to protect themselves, their families and their assets. I have particular expertise in advising high net worth individuals facing politically motivated criminal charges and in handling asylum claims with…
    International Protection
    Personal Immigration

  • Thomas Karalis

    Partner
    I specialise in arbitration with extensive experience running large, high-value and technically complex commercial disputes. I have a broad range of experience with major institutional rules and ad hoc arbitration, as well as with the English courts and internationally.
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering

  • Tim Wright

    Partner
    I am a technology, sourcing and commercial lawyer with over 30 years' experience advising clients on their outsourcing, cloud, digital, technology, distribution and other commercial projects. I also work on a range of advisory and compliance projects including supply chain risk (modern slavery,…
    Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement
    Life Sciences & Healthcare

  • Timi Balogun

    Partner, Head of Africa Desk
    I am an international disputes resolution lawyer specialising in investment treaty, commercial arbitration, commercial disputes, defence of arbitration award enforcements and development of infrastructure projects on behalf of African governments, state entities and national oil and gas companies…
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering

  • Tom Bolam

    Partner
    I am a litigation and arbitration solicitor who specialises in company, commercial and fraud matters.
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    International Arbitration

  • Tristan Wark

    Partner
    I am a real estate lawyer with broad experience in acquisitions and disposals, development, lettings and portfolio management, real estate finance, and corporate real estate.
    Real Estate Development
    Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Yulia Leyko

    Partner

    I specialise in corporate law and focus on M&A, equity investments, joint ventures and corporate real estate.

    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Corporate Real Estate

  • Aaron Noble

    Senior Associate

    I specialise in dispute resolution, with a focus on complex insurance coverage and claims.

    International Arbitration
    Dispute Resolution

  • Adam Baker

    Senior Associate
    I am a real estate lawyer specialising in real estate investment, development and occupier work.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Investment

  • Alex Pattihis

    Senior Associate

    I am a contentious construction lawyer and regularly deal with resolving complex, multi-party construction disputes through the courts, adjudication, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

    Construction Projects
    Commercial Litigation

  • Alice Morrissey

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in commercial litigation and arbitration. I have a wide range of experience in commercial disputes and act for UK-based and international clients across a range of sectors including financial and professional services, real estate and media.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Professional Practices

  • Ashleigh Kline

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in all types of corporate transactions including private M&A, joint ventures, equity investments and corporate restructurings.
    Corporate Real Estate
    Investment Funds

  • Carl Arreghini

    Senior Associate
    I am a litigation and arbitration solicitor specialising in company, commercial and insolvency disputes.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency

  • Caroline Philipps

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in Employment law, advising on both contentious and non-contentious issues, ranging from contractual negotiations to redundancies, dismissals and negotiated exits. I also act for clients during Employment Tribunal proceedings, particularly in relation to discrimination claims.
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Sports & Esports

  • Cecilia Ricks

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in commercial disputes including those concerning breach of contract, companies and partnerships and civil fraud.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency

  • David Lee

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions transactions, acting for clients in a range of sectors, with a particular focus on innovative sectors including cryptoassets, blockchain, and cannabis/cannabinoid businesses.
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Eleanor Bing

    Senior Associate
    I am an associate in the Family Team and represent clients through the many issues and challenges which can flow from a relationship breakdown. I advise clients on all aspects of family law, from resolving complex financial disputes to issues relating to the arrangements for children.
    Family Law

  • Ellie Green

    Senior Associate
    I advise on a broad range of corporate matters including private company mergers and acquisitions, private equity venture capital, joint ventures and re-organisations.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Corporate Real Estate

  • Emilly Williams

    Senior Associate
    I am a dispute resolution associate specialising in contentious trusts and probate litigation. I also have experience in complex international trust and probate administration.
    Estate & Trust Administration
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Fiona Smith

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in commercial real estate matters, acting for investors, developers, occupiers and lenders in respect of acquisition, development, disposal, financing and asset management of commercial real estate assets. I have a focus on working with corporate occupiers in respect of their…
    Charities & Philanthropy
    Charities & Philanthropy

  • Gulcin Kashano

    Senior Associate
    I am a lawyer with over 18 years’ experience advising corporate, individual and high net worth clients under all aspects of UK immigration law. I have a specific interest in complex cases and developing bespoke solutions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
    Construction & Engineering
    Life Sciences & Healthcare

  • Hazel Motswadira

    Senior Associate
    I am a dual qualified (England & Wales and South Africa) senior associate in the Finance team.
    Funds, Finance & Regulatory
    Real Estate Development

  • Iain Aitken

    Senior Associate

    I am a Private Client solicitor who helps entrepreneurs, international families and high net worth individuals protect and grow their wealth. I specialise in tax advice, succession planning and navigating complex cross-border issues.

    Estate & Trust Administration
    Trust & Tax Planning

  • India-Rose May

    Senior Associate
    I am an associate in the corporate department focusing on private M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    Life Sciences & Healthcare

  • Ingrid Hesselbo

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in Employment law, solving a range of employment law issues for clients including employment advisory matters, contentious tribunal cases and supporting on the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
    Online and e-commerce
    Financial Services

  • James Ashwin

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in non-contentious construction work, acting for developers, funders, and high net-worth individuals, primarily UK based.
    Construction & Engineering
    Real Estate Development

  • Jennifer Hawkes

    Senior Associate
    I advise on a variety of corporate matters including M&A for private companies, corporate advisory, corporate real estate, joint ventures and private equity venture capital.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Corporate Real Estate

  • Jerry Jamieson

    Senior Associate
    I advise individuals and corporations on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters. My specialism is advising settlors, beneficiaries, and trustees on all matters relating to contentious trusts.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency

  • Jordan McAndrew

    Senior Associate
    I am a specialist disputes lawyer focused on resolving residential and commercial property issues across the UK.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Litigation

  • Judith Davidge

    Senior Associate
    I am a senior associate in the dispute resolution department. I specialise in restructuring and insolvency particularly with a fraud and asset tracing aspect.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency

  • Julia Filippova

    Senior Associate
    I am a senior associate in the dispute resolution department specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration, including civil and financial fraud as well as contract and shareholder disputes.
    Financial Services & Regulatory Disputes
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

  • Kim Fowler

    Senior Associate
    I am a specialist in infrastructure projects providing advice on all aspects of PFI projects including working on variations, terminations and assisting on M&A transactions.
    Construction & Engineering Law
    Construction & Engineering

  • Kim Perry

    Senior Associate
    I am a commercial lawyer specialising in sports, technology and commercial contracts, and have over ten years' experience advising clients across a range of sectors in relation to their key commercial transactions.
    Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement
    Online and e-commerce

  • Kirsty Smith

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in a broad spectrum of commercial real estate disputes. I have experience at Court of Appeal, High Court and County Court level, as well as alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation, experience.
    Real Estate Litigation
    Real Estate Law

  • Laura Gabrel

    Senior Associate
    I am a dispute resolution lawyer specialising in contentious trust and probate matters as well as claims for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
    Estate & Trust Administration
    Private Wealth Disputes

  • Liam David

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in intellectual property, commercial contracts, sports and technology matters and regularly advise on the intellectual property and commercial aspects of corporate transactions.
    Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational Resiliency
    Distribution and Logistics

  • Lisa Kahimbaara

    Senior Associate
    I am a senior associate in the Funds, Finance and Regulatory team.
    Real Estate Finance
    Finance

  • Lisa Payne

    Senior Associate

    I am a family lawyer with a broad practice covering every area of relationship breakdown and arrangements for children, with a particular focus on high-net-worth financial remedy cases. 

    I identify problematic issues from the outset and am clear on the strategy required, with a non-court…

    Private Wealth Disputes
    Dispute Resolution

  • Lydia Fowler

    Senior Associate
    I advise clients on all areas of family law, with a focus on complex, high-value financial cases, financial provision for children of unmarried parents under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, and the arrangements for children following a marital or relationship breakdown.
    Family Law

  • Madeleine Goward

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in all commercial real estate matters including acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and ongoing management issues.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Investment

  • Mary Liu

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, reorganisations and general corporate governance matters.
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Venture Capital

  • Matthew Akehurst

    Senior Associate
    I advise clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and re-organisations, with a particular focus on advising clients on fundraises.
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Miles Crawford

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in all aspects of planning law including negotiation of planning and highways agreements, redevelopment schemes, legal challenges, enforcement, permitted development rights, community infrastructure levy, assets of community value, rights of light, due diligence and transactional…
    Planning & Environment
    Real Estate Law

  • Myckala Bellis

    Senior Associate
    I am a non-contentious construction solicitor, qualifying in 2018, and joining Fladgate as an associate in 2019. I specialise in preparing and negotiating construction documents including development agreements, building contracts, consultant appointments and associated documentation.
    Construction & Engineering Law
    Construction & Engineering

  • Naomi Hall

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in dispute resolution with a particular focus on insurance and reinsurance, where I advise clients on coverage issues and policy wordings, whether in active disputes with insurers or on an advisory basis.
    International Arbitration
    Commercial Litigation

  • Oliver Tobin

    Senior Associate
    I specialise in contentious and non-contentious construction work including advising on developments, acquisitions and construction disputes.
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering Law

  • Rami Serhal

    Senior Associate
    I am a debt finance lawyer with experience in project finance and general corporate lending across a wide range of sectors including energy & renewables, infrastructure, manufacturing and real estate.
    Projects & Infrastructure
    Real Estate Finance