Francis George, Solicitor Advocate
Having graduated in law from Hull in 1992 Francis carried out Post Graduate work in Management and worked at the Sailors Family Society.
Having travelled he returned to the College of Law,York and then joined fullagarbrooks solicitors, where he cut his teeth as a Civil Litigator. He then joined Stanger, Stacey and Mason in a similar role prior to joining Richard Griffiths and Co where he became a Partner and the Head of Litigation. Personally listed in the Legal 500 2006 he formed the firm in 2007.
He is a keen rugby player/fan of both codes and a prime mover in one of Rugby Leagues newest clubs Swindon St.George.
francis.george@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
Emma Poulton, Head of Finance
Emma is married with 3 small children and lives in Swindon. Her interests include reading, long distance running, scuba diving and skiing. Emma is a CIMA qualified accountant.
2003-2008 - Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trusts, Oxford. Various roles including Senior Finance Manager and Business and Project Accountant
2002-2003 - Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust. Directorate Accountant
1999-2002 - NHS Graduate Financial Management Training Scheme. Experience in all areas of finance including treasury, audit, managment accounts, transaction services.
emma.poulton@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
Paul Gray, Consultant
Paul has 12 years experience working for various firms in the locality he has a background in residential conveyancing but is Franks protégé as a new civil litigator.
He has worked at Bishop Longbotham and Bagnall, Sewell Mullins and Logie, and Thring Townsends and Nationwide Building Society in various roles. A keen footballer and runner he is a competitive and keen addition to the firm. A graduate from the University of Salford in Contemporary History and Politics Paul’s other interests include sailing and travel.
Asif Robbani, Trainee Solicitor
Dook as he is called in the firm is a developing lawyer, he has passed the LPC with flying colours at Store Street, a graduate from University of Glamorgan in Law. He is hoping to be a fully qualified solicitor within the next two years. He enjoys playing football, basketball, socialising and playing chess.
2003-2006 - LLB Hons from University of Glamorgan
2006-2007 - LLM in Commercial Law from Cardiff University
2007-2008 - LPC from the College of Law, London
asif.robbani@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
Lisa Barlow, Legal Assistant
Lisa is married and lives in Swindon. Her interests include reading, cinema, fashion and cooking. Lisa has over 5 years experience in a client services environment.
1999-2001 - Hennes & Maurtiz
2001-2006 - Intel Corporation
2006-2008 - Sirva Relocation
Present - Francis George Solicitor-Advocate
lisa.george@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
Fran Rowland, Legal Assistant
Fran Rowland is currently studying at Southampton University as an under-graduate in Criminology, she has spent a year with the firm before engaging in her course, she will return to spend the holidays back at the firm.
She has experience prior to that at Zurich.
fran.rowland@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
Emily Hartland, Legal Assistant
Emily is currently studying Law at Reading University. She will return to work at the firm during the holidays.
She has experience prior to that at Nationwide.
Pav Bains - Legal Assistant
Pav did his LPC at the College of Law in York, he is a keen rugby player and plays for a local team in Swindon. He also enjoys playing golf.
pav.bains@francisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
