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Andrew Hutchinson

Managing Partner, Head of the Conveyancing, Elderly Client & Estates Departments

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: amh@hb-law.co.uk

Background

Educated: Oxford University (BA)
Joined: 1991

Expertise

Andrew is our managing partner and is the head of our Conveyancing, Elderly Client & Estates Departments. He has more than 25 years’ professional experience and is the fourth generation of his family to practice as a solicitor with Hutchinson & Buchanan.

Andrew specialises in conveyancing including residential and commercial conveyancing. He has a particular interest in agricultural conveyancing and acts for many local farming businesses. He advises landlords and tenants in leasehold matters.

Andrew also acts in the preparation of wills and in the administration of estates and trusts. He provides advice upon inheritance tax planning. He also acts in connection with the preparation of Lasting and General Powers of Attorney and in the registration of existing Enduring Powers of Attorney.

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RICHARD STOREY

Partner,Member of the Estates, Elderly Client & Conveyancing Departments

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: rjs@hb-law.co.uk

Background

Born: Middlesbrough
Educated: Ripon Grammar School, Lancaster University (BA (Hons)) and College of Law, York
Joined: August 2004

Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Former Trustee of the Ripon & District Citizens Advice Bureau

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Expertise

Richard is a partner and specialises in the preparation of wills and the administration of estates and trusts. He provides advice upon inheritance tax planning.

Richard also acts in connection with the preparation of Lasting and General Powers of Attorney and the registration of existing Enduring Powers of Attorney. He frequently acts in connection with a variety of Court of Protection applications.  He also provides advice upon care home fees planning.

Richard also acts in conveyancing, including the sale and purchase of residential property.

Richard was recently awarded and with distinction the ‘Advanced Certificate in Advising Elderly Clients’ by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

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JASMINE DIEDRICK

Senior Solicitor,Head of Litigation Department

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: jtsd@hb-law.co.uk

Background

Born: Royal Berkshire
Educated: Jasmine was formerly a Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives. She completed her legal training at the College of Law, York and qualified as a Solicitor in February 2008
Joined: 2003

Member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Expertise

Dispute Resolution

Jasmine is a Senior Solicitor and Head of our Litigation Department. She has a wide range of expertise in civil disputes and is an experienced advocate in the County Court. She mainly represents Claimants although she occasionally undertakes Defendant work. She may offer a fixed fee interview depending on the circumstances of your case.  Her areas of expertise include:-

  • Consumer rights
  • Disputes with builders/other contractors
  • Defective products
  • Contract disputes
  • Land/neighbour/boundary disputes
  • Nuisance claims
  • Debt recovery
  • Professional negligence
  • Defamation of character (libel and slander)
  • Interference with goods

The above list is not exhaustive.

Personal Injury

Jasmine represents mainly Claimants although she is experienced in defending those faced with an injury claim. She handles claims of all values as well as being proficient in the high value claims including brain injury. She takes her time to get to know her clients and the impact which their injuries have had on work and day to day activities.

Jasmine is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and works with a team of highly experienced experts and barristers. She may offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION and can undertake work on a NO WIN NO FEE basis. Her areas of expertise includes:-

  • Accidents at work
  • Accidents in public places
  • Accidents in private places
  • Road traffic collisions
  • Criminal Injuries Compensation Awards
Medical Negligence

Jasmine is also a medical negligence specialist. She represents those who have suffered as a result of sub-standard treatment whether that is provided by the NHS or a private healthcare provider. Jasmine has a particular interest in high value life-changing claims.  Jasmine also represents those who have suffered as a result of care home neglect.

Dental professionals also owe a duty of care to their patients.  Jasmine assists those who have suffered as a result of sub-standard care.

Jasmine is a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and works with a team of highly experienced experts and barristers.

Jasmine may offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION and can undertake work on a NO WIN NO FEE basis.

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SALLY ORD

CONSULTANT SOLICITOR, EMPLOYMENT LAW

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: smjo@hb-law.co.uk

Background

Educated: Sheffield Hallam University (BA (Hons)) and the College of Law, York
Joined: 2000

Expertise

Sally is our employment expert.  She has more than 14 years’ professional experience, having completed her training with the firm and also having previously been a Partner in Hutchinson & Buchanan.

Sally has an interest in all aspects of employment law, particularly specialising in Settlement Agreements and Termination Packages.  Sally prides herself on offering practical guidance and advice to both Employees and Employers when faced with those difficult issues that often arise during the work relationship.

Sally also assists in the preparation of contracts of employment and supporting policies.  Advice is regularly provided to both Employees and Employers in connection with disciplinary matters and when the employment relationship has broken down leading to Employment Tribunal proceedings.

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KIRSTY TIGHE

LEGAL CONSULTANT, FAMILY & CHILDREN DEPARTMENT

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: kwt@hb-law.co.uk

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Expertise

Kirsty is a Consultant working within the Family Law Department. Family law covers a broad spectrum of different issues, from divorce, finances, international assets, private children matters to cohabitation. Kirsty specialises in these areas, and can offer sound advice based on over 20 years of experience in this field.

Kirsty spends her time helping and guiding clients through the legal aspects and implications related to a difficult period in their life. She handles everything from property and child arrangement matters to prenuptial agreements, so it really is varied work.

When relationships break down and new ones start, there are always issues to be addressed. These can be quite complicated, especially when children are involved. Kirsty is able to provide useful and practical advice in often difficult circumstances. Her no nonsense but sympathetic approach will help you move towards the right direction. When it comes to Family Law, most issues need to be handled extremely delicately, and this is where experts such as Kirsty are invaluable.

Kirsty is a member of Resolution, who were formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA). Resolution is an organisation of 6,500 lawyers and other professionals in England and Wales who believe in a constructive and non – confrontational approach to family matters.

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AUDREY CLARK

CONVEYANCER, MEMBER OF THE CONVEYANCING TEAM

Contact Details

Telephone: 01765 602156
Email: acc@hb-law.co.uk

Expertise

Audrey is a Residential Conveyancer with in excess of 15 years’ experience, specialising in Residential Property transactions to include sale, purchase and re-mortgage.  Prior to this, Audrey’s area of work was in Family Law.  She has particular expertise in new build transactions, having worked in-house for major house builders and now from a private individual basis, the current government backed Help to Buy Scheme.  Audrey’s previous experience in Family Law provides for her specialism in Transfer of Equity transactions.

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