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Testimonials
“I’ve really appreciated the professionalism, regular updates, rapid replies to emails and your pragmatism with respect to pace of work. Fantastic job!”
“I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and Abbie- the service you’ve provided for us over the past few weeks has been nothing short of outstanding and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to others. You made the process seamless and as stress-free as possible and for that we’re very grateful.”
“You always replied immediately, you had relevant information on the sale so that I was kept up to date on the progress of the sale. It was not an easy sale. However, you were always positive and gave me confidence that we would get there in the end – which we did. I am grateful to you for the effort you made to get completion.”
Partner
Abbie attended Kent University and joined the firm as a trainee in September 2011, qualifying into property in September 2013 and becoming an Associate in November 2019. Abbie was made a Partner at Hallett and Co in May 2021 and is head of the Residential Conveyancing department.
Abbie has a keen interest in all matters relating to property law, dealing with a wide range of property matters. Abbie deals with residential property from the sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, to assisting clients with remortgage and transfer of equity needs.
She particularly enjoys helping clients to navigate the legal aspect of moving house
Areas of Practice
Partner
Abbie attended Kent University and joined the firm as a trainee in September 2011, qualifying into property in September 2013 and becoming an Associate in November 2019. Abbie was made a Partner at Hallett and Co in May 2021 and is head of the Residential Conveyancing department.
Abbie has a keen interest in all matters relating to property law, dealing with a wide range of property matters. Abbie deals with residential property from the sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, to assisting clients with remortgage and transfer of equity needs.
She particularly enjoys helping clients to navigate the legal aspect of moving house
Areas of Practice
Testimonials
“I’ve really appreciated the professionalism, regular updates, rapid replies to emails and your pragmatism with respect to pace of work. Fantastic job!”
“I just wanted to say thank you to yourself and Abbie- the service you’ve provided for us over the past few weeks has been nothing short of outstanding and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to others. You made the process seamless and as stress-free as possible and for that we’re very grateful.”
“You always replied immediately, you had relevant information on the sale so that I was kept up to date on the progress of the sale. It was not an easy sale. However, you were always positive and gave me confidence that we would get there in the end – which we did. I am grateful to you for the effort you made to get completion.”
Partner
Abigail studied Law at Canterbury Christ Church University and graduated in 2014 with a first-class degree. She then attended the University of Law in Guildford and completed the Legal Practice Course.
Abigail joined Hallett & Co in 2015. She qualified as a solicitor in 2017 was made a Partner in 2021.
Abigail is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and specialises in the administration of estates, administration of trusts, wills and lasting powers of attorney.
Solicitor Apprentice
Alice earned her Law degree from the University of Surrey, graduating in 2022. She joined the firm in July 2023 and is currently a Graduate Apprentice Solicitor in our Private Client department. Alice works under the supervision of Harriet Thorneloe at the Lenham Office whilst studying for the SQE, gaining hands-on experience while continuing her legal training.
Licensed Conveyancer
Alice started working at Hallett & Co in 2007 and qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2020. After a sabbatical from work to spend time with her two children, Alice rejoined the firm in May 2025 in the property department and is supervised by Mark Dewey.
Alice deals with residential and commercial conveyancing transactions and prides herself in building good relationships with long-standing clients over many years.
Legal Executive
Amanda qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2006 having spent several years working full time in London while attending University part-time. After 13 years of practising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, Amanda decided to move into the field of Private Client and joined Hallett & Co in January 2022.
Amanda specialises in advising clients wishing to draft their Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”), and she also deals with probate matters including valuation of estates for Inheritance Tax purposes, completion of Inheritance Tax accounts, obtaining Grants of Probate, administering estates once the Grant has been obtained, and preparing final estate accounts for executors.
Spending one day a week at our New Romney office, Amanda works to ensure that clients in the Romney Marsh and Lydd areas are catered for relating to their legal requirements, and once a month can be found at the New Romney Community Hub for a “drop-in” clinic. This enables people to come and ask us for help regarding their legal queries and we can then pass them to the firm’s relevant experts if they require more formal advice on areas of law other than Private Client.
Summary of areas of work:
Testimonials
“You’ve been so very kind. Many thanks for all the work you did for me”
Testimonials
“You’ve been so very kind. Many thanks for all the work you did for me”
Legal Executive
Amanda qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2006 having spent several years working full time in London while attending University part-time. After 13 years of practising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, Amanda decided to move into the field of Private Client and joined Hallett & Co in January 2022.
Amanda specialises in advising clients wishing to draft their Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”), and she also deals with probate matters including valuation of estates for Inheritance Tax purposes, completion of Inheritance Tax accounts, obtaining Grants of Probate, administering estates once the Grant has been obtained, and preparing final estate accounts for executors.
Spending one day a week at our New Romney office, Amanda works to ensure that clients in the Romney Marsh and Lydd areas are catered for relating to their legal requirements, and once a month can be found at the New Romney Community Hub for a “drop-in” clinic. This enables people to come and ask us for help regarding their legal queries and we can then pass them to the firm’s relevant experts if they require more formal advice on areas of law other than Private Client.
Summary of areas of work:
Partner
Andrew joined Hallett & Co in September 2004 as a trainee solicitor and qualified in 2006. He was made partner in 2008.
Prior to joining Hallett & Co as a trainee solicitor, Andrew undertook his undergraduate law degree at the University of Plymouth and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of the West of England, Bristol, and worked with two national firms.
Andrew is also the firm’s Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and its IT Co-ordinator.
Areas of Practice
Solicitor
Angela recently joined the Private Client department as a Solicitor in May 2025 and is supervised by Toby Crump. She studied Law at BPP University, Waterloo. She then undertook the Legal Practice Course with a Master of Laws at the University of Law.
Angela generally deals with wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration.
Paralegal
Bella is a Paralegal in the residential conveyancing team assisting with sale and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions and has 11 years of experience and knowledge of the legal environment and background.
Bella always wanted to study law however knew that she did not wish to go down the conventional route of going to university. She began exploring other opportunities and managed to obtain an apprenticeship at a local law firm in 2013. This is where her career started. Bella was primarily a receptionist and legal secretary within the firm, assisting in the Conveyancing, Litigation and Family law departments.
Bella left her first firm and joined Hallett & Co in October 2015 as a Legal Secretary and has worked in both the Private Client and Residential and Commercial Conveyancing Departments. Bella wished to pursue her career of qualifying as a fee earner into the residential conveyancing department and is currently enrolled with CILEx Law School in order to become a Chartered Legal Executive.
Testimonials
“Bella is a credit to your organisation as we felt fully informed and confident that we were a valued client at all times. We would have no hesitation in using Hallett & Co again and will recommend you always”
“Just wanted to thank you again for the amazing work. We understand being tasked with carrying out this work during a global pandemic & having to defeat obstacles of poor communication couldn’t have been easy. Despite this your communication and positivity stayed strong throughout!”
Testimonials
“Bella is a credit to your organisation as we felt fully informed and confident that we were a valued client at all times. We would have no hesitation in using Hallett & Co again and will recommend you always”
“Just wanted to thank you again for the amazing work. We understand being tasked with carrying out this work during a global pandemic & having to defeat obstacles of poor communication couldn’t have been easy. Despite this your communication and positivity stayed strong throughout!”
Paralegal
Bella is a Paralegal in the residential conveyancing team assisting with sale and purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity and lease extensions and has 11 years of experience and knowledge of the legal environment and background.
Bella always wanted to study law however knew that she did not wish to go down the conventional route of going to university. She began exploring other opportunities and managed to obtain an apprenticeship at a local law firm in 2013. This is where her career started. Bella was primarily a receptionist and legal secretary within the firm, assisting in the Conveyancing, Litigation and Family law departments.
Bella left her first firm and joined Hallett & Co in October 2015 as a Legal Secretary and has worked in both the Private Client and Residential and Commercial Conveyancing Departments. Bella wished to pursue her career of qualifying as a fee earner into the residential conveyancing department and is currently enrolled with CILEx Law School in order to become a Chartered Legal Executive.
Solicitor
Bethany joined the firm in September 2016 as a Legal Secretary before enrolling with the University of Law in 2018 under their Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme.
During the course of the apprenticeship, Bethany graduated in 2023 with a First Class Degree in Legal Practice and Skills. She then undertook and passed the new Solicitor Qualifying Exams, before qualifying as a Solicitor in the firm’s litigation department in November 2024.
Bethany has a wide range of experience assisting in litigation matters. Her areas of practice in the department include:
Paralegal
Chloe completed her Law Degree in 2021 at the University of Buckingham and went on to complete both her Masters and LPC with the University of Law in 2023. Chloe joined the Litigation Department in May 2024 however has since moved into the Private Client Department. Chloe is the Vulnerable and Elderly Client Executive and is responsible for managing the elderly client’s finances and health related decisions, she is supervised by Toby Crump.
Partner
Darren trained with the firm, qualifying in September 2006, and was made Partner in November 2008.
He represents clients mainly in relation to contentious matters arising in a number of areas including in particular Landlord and Tenant, Property, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Company. Wherever possible, he will undertake any advocacy required and has appeared in the County Court, Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (as it was previously known), Employment Tribunal, Nursing & Midwifery Council Professional Conduct Committee and General Dental Council Professional Conduct Committee. He has over twelve years’ experience in both employment tribunal and debt recovery work.
Darren’s recent work includes:-
Landlord and Tenant (advising both Landlords and Tenants)
Residential
Commercial
Property
Employment (advising both Employers and Employees)
Commercial Contracts
Company
Other
Darren has a degree in Law from the University of Bristol (2:i) and qualified with distinction from his LPC course at the College of Law, London. He is a member of the Kent Law Society and Employment Lawyers Association.
Employment (advising both Employers and Employees)
Commercial Contracts
Company
Other
Partner
Darren trained with the firm, qualifying in September 2006, and was made Partner in November 2008.
He represents clients mainly in relation to contentious matters arising in a number of areas including in particular Landlord and Tenant, Property, Employment, Commercial Contracts and Company. Wherever possible, he will undertake any advocacy required and has appeared in the County Court, Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (as it was previously known), Employment Tribunal, Nursing & Midwifery Council Professional Conduct Committee and General Dental Council Professional Conduct Committee. He has over twelve years’ experience in both employment tribunal and debt recovery work.
Darren’s recent work includes:-
Landlord and Tenant (advising both Landlords and Tenants)
Residential
Commercial
Property
Darren has a degree in Law from the University of Bristol (2:i) and qualified with distinction from his LPC course at the College of Law, London. He is a member of the Kent Law Society and Employment Lawyers Association.
Partner
Giles studied law at the University of Nottingham, then passed the Solicitors Final Examinations with Honours before completing his training at the former local firm of Winch Greensted & Winch (coincidentally, in the very office that FordLittle now occupies). After a spell as Partner in charge of Commercial Litigation at a leading North Kent firm, he achieved a long-held ambition to establish his own practice in 1992.
With well over thirty years’ experience, Giles has established a strong following amongst both business and personal clients. Giles now works at the Ashford Office as a consultant.
Paralegal
George graduated with First-Class Honours in Law from the University of Liverpool in July 2025. During his studies, he volunteered at the University’s law clinic, gaining hands-on experience with a broad range of legal matters and developing strong client-facing skills.
He joined Hallett & Co in June 2025 as a Paralegal in the Commercial Property Department, where he works under the supervision of Andrew Doinik. His role includes drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and liaising with clients.
Partner
Harriet converted her degree in English and Music to Law at the College of Law in Guildford. She trained at a firm in Hampshire, qualifying in 2005 and joined Thorneloe & Co in 2007.
Harriet specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax, trusts and estate administration but also has extensive experience in land and property matters.
Harriet is STEP Qualified
Testimonials
“Since engaging with Hallett & Co back in 2010 on a property enquiry I have always been met with a professional, instant and friendly service. We have used Halletts for a range of different reasons and have always been given the right person pertaining to our situation. Jason who is my go to person has always given wise counsel, listened to my concerns and re-directed me as appropriate. I would recommend Hallett & Co to anyone who wants sound direction and peace of mind. No smoke and mirrors!”
“We are hugely grateful to Toby Crump, Jason Southcott, and the team at Hallett & Co – they made a difficult and emotional process as easy as they could for us. All communication was timely and the advice given straightforward and well thought out. We would highly recommend them.”
“We both appreciate everything you have done for us and the guidance that you have provided throughout this process has been invaluable.”
Partner
Jason read History and Politics at the University of Sheffield before converting to Law by way of a Master of Arts degree. He then completed the LLM Legal Practice (Solicitors) at BPP University in Holborn, London with Distinction, before joining Hallett & Co in September 2018 as a trainee solicitor.
In September 2020, Jason qualified as a solicitor. He was made an Associate in June 2022 and Partner in October 2024.
Jason is part of the firm’s Property Department and specialises in commercial transactions, including land transactions, such as the sale and purchase of land as well as grant of leases; property development; the sale and acquisition of businesses; adverse possession; and stamp duty land tax advice. Jason also provides residential and agricultural property advice.
He also frequently attends local business events, taking an interest in Kent’s growth and development.
Some of Jason’s work includes:
Partner
Jason read History and Politics at the University of Sheffield before converting to Law by way of a Master of Arts degree. He then completed the LLM Legal Practice (Solicitors) at BPP University in Holborn, London with Distinction, before joining Hallett & Co in September 2018 as a trainee solicitor.
In September 2020, Jason qualified as a solicitor. He was made an Associate in June 2022 and Partner in October 2024.
Jason is part of the firm’s Property Department and specialises in commercial transactions, including land transactions, such as the sale and purchase of land as well as grant of leases; property development; the sale and acquisition of businesses; adverse possession; and stamp duty land tax advice. Jason also provides residential and agricultural property advice.
He also frequently attends local business events, taking an interest in Kent’s growth and development.
Some of Jason’s work includes:
Testimonials
“Since engaging with Hallett & Co back in 2010 on a property enquiry I have always been met with a professional, instant and friendly service. We have used Halletts for a range of different reasons and have always been given the right person pertaining to our situation. Jason who is my go to person has always given wise counsel, listened to my concerns and re-directed me as appropriate. I would recommend Hallett & Co to anyone who wants sound direction and peace of mind. No smoke and mirrors!”
“We are hugely grateful to Toby Crump, Jason Southcott, and the team at Hallett & Co – they made a difficult and emotional process as easy as they could for us. All communication was timely and the advice given straightforward and well thought out. We would highly recommend them.”
“We both appreciate everything you have done for us and the guidance that you have provided throughout this process has been invaluable.”
Paralegal
Jemma Studied History and Religion at the University of Kent before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law with the University of Law in 2019. She is currently completing the SQE
She started as a Paralegal with Hallett & Co in 2016 in Conveyancing before moving over into Private Client in 2017. She has handled all manner of cases from Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to Probates and Deputyship Orders. She is supervised by the head of the Private Client Department, Toby Crump.
Partner
Jonathan is part of the firm’s residential conveyancing team. He joined Hallett and Co in 1987 and qualified first as a legal executive and then, in 1995, as a solicitor.
He became a Partner in the firm in 2000.
Jonathan deals primarily with residential and commercial conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases and re-mortgages and has over 35 years’ experience in this field.
Testimonials
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and Jonathan for helping us with the sale of our chalet we are very grateful for all that you have done I know it must’ve taken some patience on your part dealing with the other solicitor. I don’t know if I could’ve had the patience you have also I would like to say that I would highly recommend you and your farm to anybody that needed legal assistance and guidance in these matters”
Paralegal
Lauren is currently undertaking her fourth year at the University of Kent, studying for an integrated Master’s degree in Advanced Legal Practice, to enable her to study for the SQE and qualify as a solicitor.
Lauren joined Hallett & Co in July 2025 as a Paralegal through a placement position on her master’s degree.
Lauren works under the supervision of Abbie Self in the residential conveyancing department.
Legal Executive
Lisa qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017 and as a CILEX Conveyancing Practitioner in 2022 & is well experienced in Property Law. She was made an Associate in June 2022.
Lisa joined the property department of Hallett & Co in 2019, working with Harriet Thorneloe in the Lenham office and specialises in residential sales and purchases of both freehold and leasehold properties, buy to let sales and purchases, transfers of equity, and remortgages. She now works from both the Ashford and Lenham offices.
Partner
Marcus joined Hallett and Co in 2007 and trained with the firm before qualifying in March 2009. He was appointed a Partner in the litigation department in November 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer in London.
He represents clients in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, developing in particular an expertise in litigious probate and trusts including will challenges and litigation under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. He also has strong landlord and tenant and general contract caseloads, dealing with cases from the simple to the complex. He has appeared as a legal representative in County Courts, the Employment Tribunal, the Court of Protection and in public inquiries. He has over ten years’ experience in debt recovery work.
Marcus prides himself on a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution and on a sensitivity to the commercial realities surrounding litigation
Recent cases include:
Testimonials
“Marcus has been supporting and guiding me through a 6 month civil matter. He provided me with sound legal advice and was always on the other end of the phone when needed. He replied promptly to emails & letters, both to myself and the other solicitor, and I felt secure that he had my best interest in mind. Would highly recommend and use again.”
Testimonials
“Marcus has been supporting and guiding me through a 6 month civil matter. He provided me with sound legal advice and was always on the other end of the phone when needed. He replied promptly to emails & letters, both to myself and the other solicitor, and I felt secure that he had my best interest in mind. Would highly recommend and use again.”
Partner
Marcus joined Hallett and Co in 2007 and trained with the firm before qualifying in March 2009. He was appointed a Partner in the litigation department in November 2010. Prior to that, he worked at Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer in London.
He represents clients in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, developing in particular an expertise in litigious probate and trusts including will challenges and litigation under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. He also has strong landlord and tenant and general contract caseloads, dealing with cases from the simple to the complex. He has appeared as a legal representative in County Courts, the Employment Tribunal, the Court of Protection and in public inquiries. He has over ten years’ experience in debt recovery work.
Marcus prides himself on a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution and on a sensitivity to the commercial realities surrounding litigation
Recent cases include:
Partner
Mark is the firm’s Senior Partner and head of our Commercial Property department. He qualified as a solicitor in 1985, became a Partner in 1988 and became Senior Partner in 2015.
Mark can provide the full range of commercial and business conveyancing services, ranging from drafting of leases and tenancies to dealing with the purchases of offices, shops and businesses.
Partner
Martin qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and became a Partner in the firm in 2000. He heads our Litigation department.
Martin’s area of speciality is Employment Law, acting for both employer or employee. He has acted in a wide range of claims in the Employment Tribunal. Recent claims have included disability discrimination, sex discrimination, age discrimination and unfair and constructive dismissal. He has over twenty two years’ experience in employment tribunal and debt recovery work.
As well as drafting Contracts of Employment, Service Agreements and staff handbooks, Martin also provides day to day advice to employers on all aspects of Employment Law, such as disciplinary matters, redundancy procedures, termination packages, confidential information and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.
Martin is a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association.
Martin also undertakes Personal Injury claims and other commercial litigation.
Solicitor Apprentice
Meg studied Law at the University of Kent and graduated in 2021 with a First Class Degree. She then went on to complete a Master’s Degree at the University of Kent in Medical and Criminal Law, graduating in 2022 with a Distinction.
Meg is currently enrolled on the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme with the University of Law, having joined the firm as a Paralegal in January 2024.
Meg is currently supervised by Mark Dewey, and works within the Commercial Conveyancing Department whilst studying for the SQE.
Consultant
Michael qualified as a Solicitor in 1972 in the City of London, and from 1975 spent eight years as a Partner with Appleby, a leading law firm in Bermuda. After returning to London he spent the next twenty five years as a Partner in the Private Client department of Taylor Wessing. He joined the firm as a Consultant in April 2013.
Michael advises on a wide range of private client issues from landed estates and private wealth planning, capital taxation, Wills and succession through to offshore arrangements including trusts, foundations and companies established in the world leading low tax jurisdictions. Michael has dealt with global probate issues with assets in Japan, has acted as a trustee of numerous family trusts and acts a Deputy appointed by the Court of Protection in mental health and disability cases.
Partner
Naomi studied Law at the University of Kent, Canterbury. She then undertook the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, Bloomsbury, London.
Naomi began her training contract with the firm in September 2016 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2018. She was made an Associate in June 2022 and Partner in October 2024.
Paralegal
Pavan completed her law degree at Warwick University in 2023, then went on to pursue an LLM SQE 1 & 2 at BPP University, which she completed in September 2024.
Pavan joined Hallett & Co in December 2024 and is currently based in the Litigation Team in the Ashford office supervised by Darren Thorneycroft.
Partner
Ruth graduated as a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Southampton and attended The College of Law Guildford to complete the Legal Practice Course before joining the firm as a trainee solicitor in 2001.
Ruth qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and joined the firm’s Private Client Department.
Ruth completed the STEP Diploma and became a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners in April 2008.
Ruth was promoted to an associate solicitor and became a partner of the firm in May 2008.
Ruth specialises in the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney, administration of estates (with will and on intestacy), the Inheritance Tax regime, deeds of variation, the administration of trusts and lifetime tax planning.
Ruth is solution – focused and has been highly commended for her efficient, friendly, caring, experienced and professional service.
Solicitor
Selina studied Psychology with Law before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the University of Law. Selina joined Hallett & Co as a Paralegal in 2023 and is now a qualified Solicitor in the Property Department. She is supervised by Abbie Self.
Partner
Sophie started her training contract at Hallett & Co in September 2016, and qualified into the Commercial Property department in September 2018. She became an Associate in November 2019 and Partner in October 2025.
Prior to joining Hallett & Co as a trainee solicitor, Sophie undertook her undergraduate law degree at the University of Kent and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law in Guildford.
Sophie deals with a range of matters including commercial and residential estate development and plot sales, share and asset purchase agreements, commercial sales, purchases and re-mortgages, leases and other commercial transactions.
Areas of Practice
Partner
Sophie studied at the University of Kent Medway and graduated with First Class Honours. She then attended the College of Law in Guildford where she completed the LPC.
Sophie qualified as a Solicitor in 2013. Sophie spent time at a local firm before joining Hallett & Co in 2018 at the Lenham office.
Sophie specialises in residential sales and purchases of both freehold and leasehold properties, buy to let sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages.
Testimonials
“Sophie Wakelin is by far the most efficient lawyer I have dealt with over both business and domestic matters over a 45 year career”
“I used Thorneloe & Co for conveyance on the sale of a property. A competitive price for handling my business, I was delighted with the service I received. Prompt replies to all queries. Courteous service at all times. I would not hesitate to use them for future legal work. A special thanks to Sophie who dealt with my property sale.”
Testimonials
“Sophie Wakelin is by far the most efficient lawyer I have dealt with over both business and domestic matters over a 45 year career”
“I used Thorneloe & Co for conveyance on the sale of a property. A competitive price for handling my business, I was delighted with the service I received. Prompt replies to all queries. Courteous service at all times. I would not hesitate to use them for future legal work. A special thanks to Sophie who dealt with my property sale.”
Partner
Sophie studied at the University of Kent Medway and graduated with First Class Honours. She then attended the College of Law in Guildford where she completed the LPC.
Sophie qualified as a Solicitor in 2013. Sophie spent time at a local firm before joining Hallett & Co in 2018 at the Lenham office.
Sophie specialises in residential sales and purchases of both freehold and leasehold properties, buy to let sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages.
Partner
Toby studied History at Worcester College, Oxford before completing the Graduate Diploma of Law and gaining a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course. He trained with Allen & Overy LLP and qualified in September 2008. Post qualification, Toby worked at Harbottle & Lewis LLP in the Tax and Private Client department before joining Hallett & Co in April 2010. He became a partner of the firm in September 2012.
Toby specialises in Wills, Probate, Tax and Trust work, and Inheritance Tax planning. He also advises on Court of Protection matters and Lasting Powers of Attorney. He has over ten years’ experience in the field. Toby is especially interested in complex estates, and those containing agricultural or business assets. He is also interested in lifetime planning to mitigate Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax.
In his spare time, Toby enjoys spending time with his young and boisterous family and frequenting local eating establishments when time permits.
Testimonials
“Thank you for all your help in dealing with my late mother’s estate, you took a lot of pressure off me and my family at such a sad time.”
“Thank you so much for your swift, professional, efficient, and courteous service. I cannot fully explain simply what a pleasure it has been dealing with you and your staff.”
Testimonials
“Thank you for all your help in dealing with my late mother’s estate, you took a lot of pressure off me and my family at such a sad time.”
“Thank you so much for your swift, professional, efficient, and courteous service. I cannot fully explain simply what a pleasure it has been dealing with you and your staff.”
Partner
Toby studied History at Worcester College, Oxford before completing the Graduate Diploma of Law and gaining a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course. He trained with Allen & Overy LLP and qualified in September 2008. Post qualification, Toby worked at Harbottle & Lewis LLP in the Tax and Private Client department before joining Hallett & Co in April 2010. He became a partner of the firm in September 2012.
Toby specialises in Wills, Probate, Tax and Trust work, and Inheritance Tax planning. He also advises on Court of Protection matters and Lasting Powers of Attorney. He has over ten years’ experience in the field. Toby is especially interested in complex estates, and those containing agricultural or business assets. He is also interested in lifetime planning to mitigate Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax.
In his spare time, Toby enjoys spending time with his young and boisterous family and frequenting local eating establishments when time permits.
Solicitor
Xanthe is a solicitor who joined in 2023 the Sittingbourne office. She predominately deals with Residential Property matters and has been working in this field since 2018. Xanthe’s father was also a solicitor and so she has worked within a law firm for the majority of her working life.
Xanthe deals with sales and purchases or both freehold and leasehold properties, including new builds and shared ownership. Xanthe also assists clients with remortgages and transfers of equity.
Xanthe completed her Law Degree later in life at the University of Kent and then went on to complete her LPC and Master’s Degree at the University of Law in Guildford, where she graduated with a Distinction in 2019. Xanthe qualified as a solicitor in March 2021.
Testimonials
“My business experience with Xanthe, was found to be first class and truly professional, which made it comfortable for me too enlist my full trust and judgment in her, as I was in complete unknown territory.
“Thank you, and all for your services and you will be my first point of contact should any situation arise in future need.”
“It’s rare to find someone so committed to ensuring everything runs smoothly, and we deeply appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put in.
“Your professionalism and patience have made this experience much easier to navigate, and we’re grateful for your guidance every step of the way.”
“Thank you again for everything.”
“Excellent service from Xanthe and Sharron on the selling and a property purchase, very professional kept us informed all the way would not hesitate to use them again.”
Testimonials
“My business experience with Xanthe, was found to be first class and truly professional, which made it comfortable for me too enlist my full trust and judgment in her, as I was in complete unknown territory.
Thank you, and all for your services and you will be my first point of contact should any situation arise in future need.”
“It’s rare to find someone so committed to ensuring everything runs smoothly, and we deeply appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put in.
“Your professionalism and patience have made this experience much easier to navigate, and we’re grateful for your guidance every step of the way.
“Thank you again for everything.”
“Excellent service from Xanthe and Sharron on the selling and a property purchase, very professional kept us informed all the way would not hesitate to use them again.”
Solicitor
Xanthe is a solicitor who joined in 2023 the Sittingbourne office. She predominately deals with Residential Property matters and has been working in this field since 2018. Xanthe’s father was also a solicitor and so she has worked within a law firm for the majority of her working life.
Xanthe deals with sales and purchases or both freehold and leasehold properties, including new builds and shared ownership. Xanthe also assists clients with remortgages and transfers of equity.
Xanthe completed her Law Degree later in life at the University of Kent and then went on to complete her LPC and Master’s Degree at the University of Law in Guildford, where she graduated with a Distinction in 2019. Xanthe qualified as a solicitor in March 2021.
Paralegal
Zoe is a Paralegal working at the Sittingbourne Office. Zoe joined the firm in April 2021 as a Legal Secretary within the Private Client Department, she is supervised by both Giles Ford and Abigail Howland.
Zoe is an Associate Member of CILEx (ACILEx) and is studying to become a Chartered Legal Executive.x
