Staff profiles
M Keith Chebsey - Chairman and Director
Keith grew up in Preston, Lancashire and attended Hutton Grammar School . He went to Bangor University where he studied Accountancy and Financial Administration before entering full time employment in the field of accountancy, first in private practice and then in the Magisterial Service. It was his arrival in the Court Service that led to a change of career.
Keith has practised as a Solicitor in Beaconsfield for more than 24 years, both in the New Town and now the Old Town.
Keith has wide experience in a variety of both contentious and non-contentious work, including crime, regulatory (prosecution and defence), motoring offences, data protection and entertainment licensing.
On 1st August 2009 Chebsey & Co. became a Limited Company, and Keith was appointed Chairman and Director.
Keith is a keen sportsman and over the years has played rugby, football, table tennis, badminton and tennis. He has been a season ticket holder at Bath Rugby for a number of years, and is looking forward to silverware this season.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: mkc@chebsey.com
After qualifying as a Solicitor in 1987, Jeff joined a highly regarded firm in High Wycombe where he remained, as both an assistant Solicitor and then as a partner, until January 2003 when he joined Chebsey and Co.
He has always practiced exclusively in the field of family law.
Until a few years ago, Jeff’s social life centred almost exclusively around Beaconsfield Rugby Club.
His playing days now though are long behind him, brought about by the sudden realisation one Sunday morning when struggling to get out of bed that he was getting old and the time had come to hang up his boots.
His interests are confined now to reading, the cinema and theatre, trying to understand his sons’ obsession with PS3 video games (when they could be reading a good book!), and waiting patiently for Wales to win the Rugby World Cup.
If Jeff were marooned on a desert island, his chosen book would be either The Code of the Woosters (P G Wodehouse) or David Copperfield (Charles Dickens). His luxury item would be an Espresso coffee machine, while his musical choices would certainly include:
- Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen)
- Sympathy for the Devil (The Rolling Stones)
- Alternative Ulster (Stiff Little Fingers)
- Teenage Kicks (The Undertones)
- Walk on By (The Stranglers)
- Rough Boys (Pete Townshend)
- My Sacrifice (Creed)
- Anything by Katherine Jenkins
His favourite film is Some Like It Hot, starring Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: jmt@chebsey.com
Having obtained a BSc Honours in Psychology, Manjit decided on a change of career and qualified as a Solicitor on 1 April 1999 (no joke!). She trained with and worked post qualification at a large firm in Reading before joining Chebsey and Co in November 2004.
She has a vast experience in the whole spectrum of Family Law, undertaking both private and publicly funded work at County Court and High Court level. She is a member of resolution and is accredited by them in Private Children Law Proceedings and Advanced Financial Provision (complex financial and property matters) and also Domestic Abuse.
Manjit is of Indian origin and speaks fluent Punjabi. She is based at the Burnham office.
She is married with two children. Her interests outside the office include reading, gardening, and the theatre
(all of which have to be squeezed in between drop offs and collections from Brownies, swimming, French lessons, gymnastics, birthday parties)
Her favourite book is The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Her favourite film is Fiddler on the Roof.
Manjit enjoys listening to Jazz and rates Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr among her favourite artists.Contact Details:-
Tel: 01753 784244
Email: mkb@chebsey.com
Having studied her law degree at University of Wolverhampton, Safeena went on to study the Legal Practice Course at Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. She undertook her training at a large firm in Reading where she gained a lot of experience. She qualified in 2005 and now specialises in family law. She undertakes all aspects of family work including divorce, ancillary relief, and Children Act matters.
Safeena is fluent in Punjabi and Urdu. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit at the gym, travelling and cooking.
Tel: 01628 660077
Email: sat@chebsey.com
Jackie qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1990.
Before joining the firm in February 2006, she worked for many years with two other local firms, one in High Wycombe and the other in Marlow.
Jackie is a member of Resolution and deals with all aspects of family law, acting for both privately and publicly funded clients.
She was born and raised in the High Wycombe area and, outside work, enjoys reading, gardening and travel.
Contact Details:Tel: 01628 660077
Email: jas@chebsey.com
Having previously enjoyed a 10 year career in television production, Niki decided to become a lawyer when her youngest child started at school. She worked part time as a legal assistant for 6 years and then graduated in August 2007 with an honours degree in law.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: ncc@chebsey.com
Julie studied law at Bristol University and graduated with an LLB, then attending Guildford Law School. She served her articles with a firm in the City and after qualifying in 1985, she remained with the firm for a further year in their private client department.
Julie then moved to a firm in Hertfordshire where she became a salaried partner. Julie took a career break to have her son and returned to the profession in 1997 and since then has lived and worked in the Thames Valley area.
Julie moved to Chebsey & Co in September 2009, where she is the Head of the Wills, Trusts, Probate and Elderly Client Department and is based in our Beaconsfield head office. Julie specialises in Wills, Probate, Tax Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorneys and Trust matters and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She has gained a high level of expertise in these complicated areas of law having focussed on them throughout her career.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: jat@chebsey.com
Brian was born in West Yorkshire and educated at Bradford Grammar School and the University of Bristol. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1966 and moved to Beaconsfield three years later.
Before joining Chebsey and Co, Brian was a partner at Baily Gibson in Beaconsfield for more than 30 years. It was there that he first met Keith Chebsey.
Brian has more than 30 years’ experience in advising on Wills, Tax Planning (including the preservation of wealth), and Trusts and Probate administration. He also has a wealth of experience advising elderly clients who are becoming mentally frail, who require specialist advice if they are unable to manage their financial affairs and personal welfare, or those who are going into a residential/nursing Care Home (when contracts with the Care Home and aspects of funding costs need to be considered).
Brian is an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly and the Law Society’s Probate Section.
In his spare time, Brian is Secretary of the Burnham Rotary Club and an active member of the Beaconsfield Operatic Society, The Newland Singers, and the St Teresa’s Church Choir. He also enjoys gardening and horticulture, and watching cricket, rugby, and rowing. He dislikes fried tomato skins with a passion.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: baw@chebsey.com
Johanna hails from Preston but moved to South Bucks in the 1970s. She has a Degree in Business and Finance from Brunel University. Following completion of her Common Professional Examination at Nottingham Law School and the Legal Practice Course she qualified as a Solicitor in March 2001 having trained with another local firm of solicitors, where she practised in the Private Client Department before joining Chebsey & Co in July 2007.
Johanna practises exclusively in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Court of Protection matters and is an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly and the Law Society’s Private Client Section. She is also a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) which is the worldwide body of specialists in trusts and estate administration.
Until recently, she spent her free time riding her horse and competing at local dressage shows. Her spare time is now is devoted to looking after her young son.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: jlk@chebsey.com
Malcolm was born and raised in Maidenhead attending Maidenhead Grammar School before studying Economics and Politics at Birmingham University where his greatest achievement was to meet his wife, Janet. On graduation he became an Articled Clerk with C R Thomas & Son in Broadway, Maidenhead, becoming a partner five years later.
With the dissolution and amalgamation of firms he was with Lloyd Howorth & Partners, then Lloyd Howorth and finally Abbott Lloyd Howorth ceasing to be a partner in about 2000 and continuing as a Consultant in Wills, Probate and Trusts.
He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Solicitors for the Elderly. He is Clerk to the Trustees of ancient endowed charities in Maidenhead including the Spoore Merry & Rixman Foundation and the Charles Davis Trust. He has been Hon. legal adviser to the Maidenhead Citizens Advice Bureau for many years.
After the children flew the nest Malcolm and his wife moved to Devizes, Wiltshire but he retains a batchelor pad in Maidenhead. He is a member of his local Methodist Church, enjoys walking on the downs and listening to classical music especially Mahler. He doesn’t keep fit and gardens only when forced!
Contact Details:
Phone: 01628 660077
Email: mjt@chebsey.com
Helen was raised in Uxbridge, Middlesex and moved to Burnham at 18.
Helen worked for Middlesex County Press for 9 years as a credit controller, where she managed accounts and assessed the creditworthiness of their clients. Whilst in full time work at Middlesex County Press, Helen studied law at evening college and qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2008.
In 2002 she joined a firm in Maidenhead where she met Malcolm Tanner and decided to specialise in Wills and Probate matters.
Helen joined Chebsey & Co. in December 2008 and continues to work alongside Malcolm Tanner at our Burnham office where she works on wills, probate, powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters.
2008 really was a busy year for Helen as she became a mum for the first time. She is really enjoying being a mum but does miss her sleep! When she does get spare time Helen does aerobics and has recently attained her basic level 4 in ice-skating!
Contact Details:
Phone: 01628 660077
Email: hlm@chebsey.com
Alistair Bertrand
Alistair was born and lived in France until he was 18. He moved to the UK to study Law with European Legal Studies at Reading University, spending a year at the Universitat de Barcelona as part of the course.
Alistair qualified as a solicitor in September 2003. He trained and worked post qualification at a large firm in Reading before working in house for two years with one of the top 10 national housebuilders. He started working as a locum for Chebsey & Co in December 2008 and took a full time position with the Firm in October 2009.
Alistair specialises in Commercial and Residential property as well as Land Development.
Alistair was the chairman of the Reading Chamber of Commerce Property Group for over two years.
In his spare time he enjoys reading, going to the cinema and theatre and travelling. His favourite book is Bear v Shark by Chris Bachelder. Alistair volunteers with the Prince’s Trust and is a member of the Prince’s Trust Thames Valley Local Area Volunteer Co-Ordination Forum.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01628 660077 or 01494 670440
Email: aab@chebsey.com
Helen was born in Middlesex and, by the age of 10, had lived in seven different places, including Scotland and Norway. She eventually settled in Bucks in 1990.
After completing a Masters Degree in Geography at the University of Southampton, Helen changed disciplines and studied for her Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London.
It was while Helen was at University that she became closely involved in rowing and coxing. She has competed at Henley Women's Regatta.Helen has worked for the firm since 2003. She deals with Entertainment Licensing and Residential Conveyancing.
When she has a moment to herself, she enjoys reading and is particularly keen on the crime novels of Ian Rankin.
She has an extreme fear of sharks (rumour has it she would not set foot in the bath after she saw Jaws for the first time as a child) and any living creature without legs.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: hew@chebsey.com
Barrister (Non Practising)
As Head of the Civil Litigation and Employment Department, Sue Bean is a graduate of the University of North Wales , and completed her post graduate Diploma in Law and her BVC at the University of the West of England in Bristol .
Sue is a litigator of some 11 years and specialises in resolving every type of dispute, especially those involving companies and businesses, but also for individuals, including neighbour disputes, actions for civil harassment, personal injury, employment, debt recovery, actions for breach of contract, building/contractor disputes, and director and shareholder disputes, both in the County Court and in the High Court.
Sue also prepares all types of company and business agreements including partnership agreements, directors and shareholder agreements, terms and conditions of trade. Because of her vast experience litigation experience Sue is able to provide a valuable insight, often incorporating additional terms into agreements that anticipate and are designed to avoid future conflict.
Sue has substantial High Court litigation experience, dealing with claims of up to £10 million and emergency injunctions. She has also been successful in negotiating a number of personal injury settlements in excess of £500,000.
Hailing from Nottinghamshire, Sue originally qualified as a Marine Biologist and has a Masters degree in Plant Physiology from De Montfort University. Outside work Sue is involved with fundraising and mentoring new business start-ups.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: smb@chebsey.com
Laura studied in Leicester and graduated with a 2:1 Honours Degree in Law. She went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law , Store Street . Having completed her studies, Laura gained extensive experience as a Litigation Paralegal in Local Government, before joining the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 2006.
In February 2008 Laura qualified as a Solicitor and has specialised in employment law since qualification.
Laura takes instructions from both employees and employers, and enjoys the opportunity of working with a variety of clients, from junior employees through to senior executives and from small start-ups through to well established businesses.
Laura deals with contentious and non contentious matters, and has extensive experience in advising on the full range of employment legislation as well as in managing tribunal and high court litigation, drafting, and negotiating severance packages.
Laura's approach is to provide clear advice and to work tactically with her clients to find a solution to the issue that they face, whether that be an everyday employment problem or an ongoing complex issue.
Outside the office, Laura likes to keep fit and in particular enjoys jogging, cycling and boxing training.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: lcp@chebsey.com
Diego Rubio
- Spanish Abogado (Lawyer)
Born in Spain , Diego has lived in Extremadura ( Badajoz ) and various other cities throughout the country, having travelled a number of times through Spain and South America ( Ecuador ).
Whilst living in Spain Diego studied Law at Caceres University and continued to finish his degree in Madrid, before relocating to England. Diego moved to London, where he has lived ever since with his wife and three children.
Diego is a member of the Law Society of Alicante ( Spain ) and a registered European Lawyer at the Law Society of England and Wales . His first four years in England were spent working within the Notarial profession in central London, specialising in Spanish conveyancing, before going on to work in a number of different law practices, gaining experience in Wills and Probate.
In July 2005 Diego joined Chebsey & Co as the head of the Spanish Department.
Diego advises on various areas of Spanish law, including family and property law, conveyances and all related taxes, as well as the preparation and translation of legal documents such as private and public Deeds, Powers of Attorney, conveyances and wills.
Diego's main interests include walking, cycling and table-tennis, in which he formerly competed. Diego enjoys classical music, opera and Latin American literature. Diego, a native Spanish speaker, is fluent in English.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: drm@chebsey.com
Peter was born in Spain to British parents but grew up in Central and South America. He studied law in both the UK and Spain and was the first person from his degree course to study at a foreign university.
Peter has wide experience in dealing with international legal issues including property transactions, probate issues, litigation, Timeshare and setting up businesses. He has often appeared in the media as an expert on Spanish law including appearances on BBC News, BBC Watchdog and also on various radio stations. He has also recorded a series of programmes on retiring abroad for an overseas property television channel on Sky. He has extensively presented seminars on buying property abroad throughout the UK and also abroad (including Sweden, Denmark and Norway). He is often quoted in the printed press including A Place In The Sun and the broadsheet newspapers.
Before joining Chebsey & Co Peter was a Partner at a successful firm of Solicitors that only dealt with International legal issues and dealt with about 40 different jurisdictions. Whilst there he helped them to win the Bentley International Property Awards category of “Best Property Lawyer”.
An interesting fact about Peter is that he once wrote a wrote a book entitled “Starting a Business in Spain” but that it was accidentally published in somebody else’s name instead.
When relaxing Peter can often be found near a wheel of some sort. For many years he was the Secretary of the MX-5 Owners Club and for a while was the Chairman of the Club. Peter also ran his own endurance kart team for several years and even raced a continuous 5 ¼ hours when his teammate went home ill at the beginning of a 6 hour race.
Peter dislikes inconsiderate or inconsistent drivers and also aubergines.
Peter is based in our Beaconsfield office.
Peter was appointed to the board of the Association of International Property Professionals in March 2011.
Contact Details:
Tel: 01494 670440
Email: pje@chebsey.com
Caroline studied in Coventry and graduated with an honours degree in business law, and then became an articled clerk in Uxbridge where her interests moved towards criminal law. During this training period, Caroline also worked in the civil law department of that firm, but most of her work was on high-value criminal cases such as drug importations, money-laundering, firearms and murder.
Caroline also gained a great deal of prosecution experience during her training, and worked on many prosecutions on behalf of the RSPCA.
In 1992 Caroline qualified as a solicitor, and in 1993 moved to Bailey Gibson in Burnham High Street. Here Caroline continued working on serious cases including a high-profile murder that was covered by the media, multiple rapes, large quantity drug importations, and it would be difficult to list the offences of which she has no experience. Caroline became the head of the crime department at Bailey Gibson.
In addition to these areas, Caroline developed much road-traffic expertise, through preparing defences for most driving offences, and this included many high-profile defendants.
In this time Caroline had a high success rate with a great many ‘exceptional hardship’ arguments not to disqualify drivers, and also cases where the ‘special reasons’ arguing against endorsement of a licence were accepted. Caroline believes that in these and every case “the secret to success is thorough preparation”.
Caroline joined Chebsey & Co. in 2006 as the Head of the Crime and Regulatory Department to build and expand the department within new offices in Burnham High Street. She is a member of the local Police Station Duty Solicitor Scheme that provides 24-hour police station advice to suspects, and has been so since 1990. Caroline is also a Magistrates’ Court Duty Solicitor, where she advises clients charged in relation to the whole range of criminal offences.In 2006, Caroline obtained her Higher Rights of Audience in Criminal Proceedings and has appeared in the Crown Court as an advocate in relation to various serious offences.
On 1st August 2009 Chebsey & Co. became a company, and Caroline was appointed a Director.
Throughout her career Caroline has developed a particular interest and skill in advising vulnerable suspects and defendants, such as those with serious mental health issues, and has defended such people in a variety of cases including murder.
Caroline and her assistant, Pat Hayman, have worked together since 1993.
Caroline’s main interests include reading, which includes both fiction and non-fiction. She is also a member of a book group, and keeps an allotment.
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: cad@chebsey.com
Having studied in Reading and then Epsom, Simon joined a Windsor firm of solicitors where he worked for 24 ½ years. He initially worked in civil and matrimonial law, representing clients in the local county courts and the Royal Courts of Justice, dealing with the issue of proceedings, interlocutory hearings, possession proceedings through to arbitrations and small claims.
Simon’s interest moved towards criminal work in 1986, and in that year he qualified to join the local Police Station Duty Solicitor Scheme that provides 24-hour police station advice to suspects. He has defended suspects in the police station since then and so has significant expertise in this complex area. Simon qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1988.
At Chebsey & Co. Simon has had experience in virtually every type of criminal case and has prepared defences covering the whole spectrum of offending behaviour from e.g. public order offences and shoplifting to rapes and murder cases. In dealing with such a broad range of offences, Simon believes that notwithstanding the severity of an offence, each client should be afforded the same high level of care and attention.
A notable case Simon worked on was a murder involving the sensitive issue of a pensioner that killed his wife who was struggling with cancer. Simon has experience in most other serious offences for example a £1.7m drug importation case, a rape involving multiple defendants, and various cases of child abuse and indecent internet pornography.
Simon has considerable experience and expertise in the increasingly important Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and regularly prepares the defence to each stage of confiscation proceedings under the Act having experience with proceedings where the recoverable amounts have ranged from just £50 to in excess of £1m.
Simon works on every stage of a case from arrest to trial or sentence, and has wide experience advising various clients from all backgrounds from professionals to vulnerable clients such as those with mental health issues or juveniles.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: sif@chebsey.com
Having graduated from Southampton University with an Honours degree in Law in 1994 Graham has represented people in relation to the full range of criminal charges, including rape and murder. He represents clients at all types of hearings both in the Magistrates Court, Crown Court and at the police station. Graham believes that no stone should be left unturned when preparing a case. It is this approach, together with his high standard of advocacy, which has resulted in an outstanding level of success both in winning trials and in securing the lightest possible penalties at sentencing hearings.
Between 18.5.2010 and 21.12.2011 Graham won 14 magistrates court trials in a row acting for the defence, comprising 10 effective trials and a further 4 matters which the Prosecution dropped on the day.
Graham has his Higher Rights of Audience in Criminal Proceedings, and has appeared in the Crown Court as an advocate in various matters.
Notable Cases :
In R v. Q Graham conducted the trial of a client facing a charge of racially aggravated assault before Oxford Crown Court. The complainant was completely discredited by his cross examination and the Court found his client not guilty.
In R v.T Graham defended a client charged with assault at a trial before Didcot Magistrates Court. His client’s claim that he was being framed to remove him from office was accepted and he was found not guilty.
R v. I 2011 Aylesbury Crown Court. In this case Graham conducted the trial of Mr I who faced a charge of arson being reckless as to whether the lives of his wife and children would be endangered. It was alleged that he had set fire to their house whilst they were asleep upstairs and therefore unaware of his actions. The case turned largely on Mr I's mental state at the time he set the fire. Following a 3 day trial Mr I was found not guilty of this charge
Outside Interests:
Graham scuba-dives, and has dived all over the world and also loves travelling, having recently completed a trip to Everest Base Camp.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: gst@chebsey.com
John has wide ranging legal experience which started aged 18 when he joined Her Majesty’s Courts Service, where he stayed for 17 years and worked his way up to Principal Court clerk. During the latter part of his career in the court service he met Keith Chebsey, who was at that time also a Principal in the Cornish court service.
From 1987-2007 John served as a police officer in the Thames Valley Police and during this time decided it would be a good idea to refresh his legal knowledge. John read for his law degree in his spare time with the external programme of London University, graduating in 2000.
From 2000 to 2002 John was seconded by his Chief Constable to the post of Community Safety Director with the Thames Valley Partnership, a charity working in the field of crime reduction. The work was varied ranging from giving advice to the Home Office and other government agencies on crime reduction, to practical programmes to divert young people away from offending.
rejoined his former colleague Keith, this time with Chebsey & Co, bringing his varied skills and knowledge that have been of great benefit to our clients. His expertise in police procedure and practice is put to use throughout case preparation, for example through investigation, the tracing of additional witnesses and crime scene photography. Such expertise from the policing perspective is a rare asset within criminal defence solicitors.
John has used his expertise at Chebsey & Co. across a broad range of criminal offences, ranging from minor offences to serious assaults.
Road traffic law is a particular area of John's expertise having as a police officer attended many traffic accidents. "Traffic collisions are not always as they seem at first glance. There is frequently a need to investigate further when a client's initial instructions have been taken. In very serious cases we may go on to seek further work in accident reconstruction and we know who to work with and how to get the best out of them without wasting money."
If it is a case of licence penalty points following a series of minor offences the consequences for a client can still be serious as loss of a driving licence can lead to problems staying in a job or running a business, not to mention increased insurance premiums. He adds, "Loss of your licence is not inevitable, often we can help and persuade the court not to impose disqualification."
John’s other areas of expertise include various aspects of regulatory law such as industrial standards e.g. CEN, ISO and Personal Protective Equipment.
In addition to his work for Chebsey & Co., John is an expert in matters related to motorcycle engineering and he has been a motorcyclist for over forty years. In his twenties and thirties he was a competitor in amateur motorcycle racing and now advises the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme the world governing body for professional motorcycle sports.
John is a technical expert on road safety and represents the FIM to various institutions in Europe, including the European Transport Safety Council, the European Commission and the United Nations Road Safety Forum in Geneva.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: jcr@chebsey.com
Amy French 
Amy was born and raised in the local area and attended Dr Challoner's High School, knowing from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in law.
After graduating from the University of Essex with an Honours degree in Law, Amy went on to study the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Bloomsbury, before joining the firm in 2008.
Amy is a fully accredited police station representative and is able to provide 24 hour police station advice.
Amy is involved in all aspects of defence work and has recently worked on a four week multi-handed rape trial in which the defendant was acquitted. She has wide experience in offences such as robberies, burglaries and GBH as well as more minor offences such as thefts and driving offences.
As well as undertaking defence work, Amy has considerable experience in prosecuting on behalf of various Local Authorities in the surrounding area. Amy works on numerous high value fraud cases and has recently successfully helped gain a conviction in a £30,000 benefit fraud. She is also advising on and preparing cases of benefit fraud approaching £100,000. Amy is also experienced with confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, most recently securing an Order in excess of £125,000 on behalf of the Local Authority.
Amy also specialises in action against the police matters, to include wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, assault, malicious prosecution and harassment and intimidation.
Amy has a keen interest in horse riding, being a member of the British Show Jumping Association and competing semi-professionally at a younger age. She also enjoys reading and walking.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: amf@chebsey.com
Originally from Weston-super-Mare near Bristol, Alex had initially started the lengthy training to become an architect and obtained an Honours degree in architecture from the University of Portsmouth. He decided he did not want a career in that field and worked in a large financial services company for a year.
Alex then moved to Sheffield and studied for an M.A. in law at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2008, with a focus on criminal law. Following this Alex returned to Bristol where he completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of the West of England, again with an emphasis on criminal litigation.
Throughout this time at university Alex volunteered as an advice worker, which included working in a Sheffield city-centre advice centre that helped its clients with general legal advice and then also with a similar scheme in Bristol that helped the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
Alex joined Chebsey & Co. in 2009 where he has helped prepare criminal defence cases. He has worked on various offences including the preparation of the defence in a 3-week multiple count rape trial in Croydon Crown Court and a 6-week perverting the course of justice trial, which was so serious that the case was covered in national newspapers.
Alex is also a Police Station Accredited Representative, giving 24-hour advice to those arrested and detained in the police station.
Alex enjoys playing badminton and has played competitively in the past and hopes to play more. His other interests include film and travelling, having recently briefly travelled from Canada to the United States.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01628 600850
Email: aah@chebsey.com
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Lucy Piscina - Legal Assistant 
Lucy was born in Bristol and has lived in Clevedon, North Somerset for almost all of her life. She attended Clevedon Community School and knew from a very young age that she wanted to pursue a career in law.
After completing her A-Levels Lucy attend the University of the West of England where she studied for her law degree and later went on to complete her LPC at the university.
Prior to joining Chebsey & Co in September 2010 Lucy worked for a large law firm in Bristol for two years, where she dealt with all aspects of Personal Injury Law. She continues to deal with Personal Injury matters and anticipates that she will assist with a range other litigation matters in the Bath Office.
Outside of work Lucy's interests are reading, keeping fit and is presently planning her wedding.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01225 401200
Email: lup@chebsey.com
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Matthew is a solicitor based in our Bath office, Bath Law. He is an employment specialist, although he has experience of working in many areas of the law including licensing and crime. One of his claims to fame is being portrayed on Crimewatch. In employment law he has acted for employees and for employers of all sizes ranging from public sector employers (including police and local authorities) independent schools, small and medium enterprises and larger manufacturers. He enjoys obtaining a good result for his clients.
Matthew became a lawyer because of the challenge and studied for his law degree at Warwick. He then trained at Martin Tolhurst in Kent and, after a brief spell in legal fees insurance, worked in Colchester where he was an equity partner at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP for over 20 years. Matthew’s move to Bath was prompted by his wife being recruited by a large law firm in Bristol.
Matthew enjoys living and working in Bath and is keen to spread the good reputation of Chebsey and Co to the West Country.
When not working, Matthew enjoys his wife’s company, music ( from punk to polyphonics) food and drink, history and crosswords. He is also a keen, but very moderate, golfer and tennis player.
Dietary requirements: anything except jellied eels or tripe.
Contact Details:-
Tel: 01225 401 200
Email: mrw@chebsey.com
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Alex grew up in Windsor and after his A-Levels studied Law at The University of Sheffield gaining a 2.1 LLB (Hons). As part of his degree Alex studied at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany on the Erasmus International Law Program studying international comparative law.
After his degree he took a year out and went travelling to Asia and Australia. On his return to the UK Alex went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law in Guildford and was awarded a distinction. During his time at Guildford he participated in the Pro Bono Legal Advice Centre, where he worked on clients’ cases from start to finish in various areas of law.
Alex obtained work experience at local and city firms in areas such as banking and conveyancing before joining Chebsey & Co. in August 2010. Alex is currently a paralegal in the Probate, Wills and Trusts department and has also helped the Criminal and Regulatory department by attending Crown Courts in criminal cases. Alex works generally in the Probate, Wills and Trusts department, for example he drafts wills and codicils and liaises with the various parties concerned to ensure the timely progression of clients’ files.
Outside of work Alex plays for a local 5-a-side football team and has recently started playing rugby again. He is interested in foreign languages and is learning French.
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01753 833737
Email: acw@chebsey.com
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Mandeep studied law at the University of East London and the College of Law in London, gaining a 2:1 Honours degree in Law and a Commendation in the Legal Practice Course.
Mandeep qualified as a Solicitor in 2003 completing her training contract at a firm in North London. She then went on to work for regional firms in Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Mandeep joined Chebsey & Co in November 2010 and brings with her a wealth of experience in general litigation. She has dealt with all types of disputes including consumer claims, professional negligence claims, boundary and neighbour disputes, breach of contract claims, building disputes, debt recovery and disputes about inheritance.
Originally from Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, Mandeep spent 10 years living and working in different parts of London before moving to Berkshire in 2007.
Outside work, Mandeep is PA to her husband and young son. Mandeep has a large family and spends most of her free time with them. Mandeep also enjoys cooking for her family.
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01494 670440
Email: mcc@chebsey.com
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Jenna grew up in the local area and attended The Brigidine Day School for Girls, Windsor and left school with A Levels in German, French and Latin. She then attended Oxford Brookes University in 2007, and graduated with an Honours Degree in Law.
After completing her degree, Jenna took a gap year to gain some legal experience and in September 2007 began working for a local firm as a Paralegal, which subsequently merged with Chebsey & Co.
Jenna then went on to study the Legal Practice Course at The Oxford Institute of Legal Practice and graduated with a Distinction. She finally returned to Chebsey & Co. in 2009 as a trainee and subsequently qualified as a Solicitor here..
Jenna completed the first seat of her training contract within the family department and has experience in dealing with a variety of family related issues, such as divorce, children and ancillary relief, both in private and publicly funded cases. She works within the property department and has been working on various types of residential conveyancing.
Jenna enjoys travelling in order to meet new people, experience different cultures and to soak up some sunshine, especially when the great British weather isn’t so great. In her free time Jenna makes the most of keeping fit and healthy and attends several classes at her local gym.
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01628 660077
Email: jld@chebsey.com
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Sally Hills- Licensing Manager
Sally Hills has recently joined us from Turbervilles, Solicitors in Uxbridge. Sally has been involved in liquor and entertainment licensing since 1993 and has dealt with all types of applications and hearings during that time. Sally has experience with the smallest outlet to the largest clubs and brings a wealth of experience with her. Sally is also a member of the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII). The BII are the recognised trade body for the licensed trade, both for on and off licences and Sally teaches a number of courses with them.
In her spare time Sally likes to spend time with her young family travelling the countryside in their motorhome! Sally is also an avid follower of yoga and tries to attended classes twice a week.
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01494 670440
Email: sjh@chebsey.com
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Jack studied in Coventry and graduated with a Business Law Degree before successfully completing his Law Society Finals at Guildford Law College.
He trained with a commercial law firm in Berkshire and upon qualification in 1991 was offered a permanent position in its Commercial Litigation and Employment Department. Some years later Jack moved to a mainly Litigation practice in outer London where he continued to practice in the same areas of law. In 1997, Jack returned to Berkshire to establish and build a successful Litigation and Employment Department at the Maidenhead office of a well established Thames Valley multi office practice.
Here he acted for individuals and companies in numerous complex matters. At this time his employment practice flourished and among his caseload, he acted for a Claimant in a Transfer of Undertaking/ Unfair Dismissal case which was subsequently reported and the decision was incorporated into the 2006 Transfer of Undertaking Regulations. He also acted for a well known multi national company which supplies business directories, in defending a lengthy and complex unfair dismissal/disability discrimination claim which reached the Court of Appeal.
Over the last 6 years, Jack has worked as a consultant for a specialist firm of commercial solicitors in Leicestershire, continuing to provide high quality, practical advice and representation in both of his specialist areas of legal expertise. He has acted for a large High Street retail chain and a global mobile telecommunications company in separate Landlord and Tenant/ Dilapidations disputes, and has continued to build on his considerable employment law experience. Jack has also been involved in a number of commercial mediations, all of which have been successfully concluded on behalf of his happy clients.
Jack brings with his a wealth of experience in matters as far ranging as breach of contract claims, property disputes, professional negligence, and insolvency. On the employment side, he advises on unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims, unlawful deduction of wages and most other aspects of this rapidly changing area of the law. His approach is to really get to know his clients and their businesses and to understand exactly what each client wants to achieve in any given case. He prides himself on providing concise, clear commercial as well as legal advice in plain English.
Outside work, Jack enjoys most sports, unfortunately more as a spectator than as a participant, the theatre and cinema, and travelling. He has been a life long Aston Villa fan and cannot understand why his son supports Manchester United!
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01753 833737
Email: jsk@chebsey.com
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Jo Boyle - Conveyancing Executive
Jo first started in law 27 years ago when she worked for a law firm in Clifton, Bristol. Initially starting as a legal secretary she quickly progressed to a legal clerk attending court on matrimonial matters but soon become interested in residential conveyancing, in which she has specialised as a Conveyancing Executive for the last 25 years, running her own department for the past 17 years.
Jo soon developed her own client base and over the years has enjoyed acting for individuals, small companies and property developers.
Well known for her discretion, and personal service to her clients, this has enabled her to attract high profile celebrities as well as several media and sports personalities who have become good acquaintances over the years.
During her time as a Conveyancing Executive it has provided great satisfaction to Jo in seeing returning clients from the initial excitement of buying their first home, guiding them through their subsequent sales and moving up the property ladder as well as the more complex issues of dealing with investment properties.
Jo volunteers one day a week at a Residential Nursing Home and in her spare time enjoys golf (albeit at a hacker level!) travelling, cooking and baking.
Contact Details:-
Phone: 01225 401200
Email: jbb@chebsey.com
