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
Valerie Chitty - Partner, Head of the Property & Probate Department
Val, A partner in the firm and the Head of the Property and Probate Department, is a well respected and experienced solicitor. Married to the world record holder for the longest hang gliding flight she was formerly a partner at Michael Fisher Solicitors, the firm recently acquired by francis george solicitor-advocate. Her primary area of expertise is conveyancing and probate but she also deals with matrimonial litigation. She has close links with a number of Estate Agents to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly.
val.chitty@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.
David Gould - Barrister
David Gould is Barrister with extensive experience in mortgage litigation. He was called to the Bar in 1995. An articulate and well respected advocate he is an asset to the litigation team.
Liz Calderhead - Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
Liz qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in Conveyancing and Wills and Probate 10 years ago and has worked in several different companies around the country since. Having settled in Wiltshire almost 6 years ago, she worked at BLB Solicitors and Complete (part of Withy King) as well as Nationwide Building Society before joining the firm in April. Liz is married with a teenage daughter and is a keen gardener. Her other hobbies include foreign travel, cooking, reading and collecting match boxes and match books from around the world.
liz.calderheadfrancisgeorgesolicitor-advocate.com
