Mullis & Peake LLP > Romford, England > Firm Profile
Mullis & Peake LLP Offices
8-10 EASTERN ROAD
ROMFORD
RM1 3PJ
England
Mullis & Peake LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Essex Tier 3
Mullis & Peake LLP‘s Romford-based dispute resolution team specialises in employment, debt recovery, as well as company and commercial property disputes. Praised by clients for ‘always thinking ten steps ahead of the other side’, department head Holly Minney strengthens the department’s offering with her qualification as solicitor advocate. With past experience working for local governments, Esther Marshall in Shenfield is an expert in employment law and property disputesPractice head(s):
Holly Minney
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team offers a level of service that one typically expects from a leading firm based in London. They have expertise and experience across a wide range of areas.’
‘Holly Minney is an excellent litigator. She is hard working, commercially aware and is always thinking ten steps ahead of the other side.’
‘The ability to always be able to speak to a member of their firm who is aware of the subject we wish to discuss.’
‘Genuine expertise and ability to deal with almost every issue without the support of counsel. Very fast adoption of updated technology when it becomes available. The team is very diverse with people of all backgrounds and demographics to be able to understand specific cultural issues and concerns. They also recognise talent and nurture their younger lawyers properly.’
Key clients
Laville Limited/Laser Impex
Rainham Steel
Aquarend Ltd
RCH Care Homes Ltd
Barry Stewart & Sons Ltd
M & J Properties
Barry Stewart & Sons Ltd
PFC Flooring Ltd
Private client > Family: Essex Tier 3
Sally Ward, who is praised by clients for giving ‘consistent and well-explained advice‘, leads Mullis & Peake LLP‘s family department from Romford, but is also present in the firm’s offices in Shenfield and Upminster. Roisin McCorry specialises in complex financial matters, including those involving businesses, executive pensions and contingent assets. ‘Committed and reliable practitioner’ Jessica Thrower‘s practice includes handling complex child arrangements, cohabitee issues, adoptions and special guardianship work.Practice head(s):
Sally Ward
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very warm and welcoming.’
‘Sally Ward is very approachable. She is very good at explaining the legal process in layman’s terms. She has given consistent and well explained advice.’
‘Sally Ward is very patient and understanding, has been very considerate to legal costs, and has championed a low-conflict approach.’
‘The Team is very professional, efficient, and provides good quality legal advice.’
‘Jessica Thrower is a committed and reliable practitioner. Her clients speak very positively about her. She provides sensible and reliable legal advice and assistance.’
‘I enjoy working with Sally Ward and her clients. Sally seeks the best possible outcome for her clients and is keen to seek guidance on matters that fall outside of her expertise.’
‘The team is experienced, with senior solicitors with wide ranging experience in all areas.’
Real estate > Commercial property: Essex Tier 3
Mullis & Peake LLP‘s Romford-based commercial property team is known for its expert advice on the acquisition and disposal of development sites, as well as commercial landlord and tenant matters. Joanne Wood leads both the residential and commercial property departments, and provides support to the firm’s largest clients, while Sophie Williamson handles the renewal of leases and grant of licenses for landlord clients. Andrew Fidler is recommended for complex commercial land transactions.Practice head(s):
Joanne Wood
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have found Mullis and Peake extremely personable and accessible for all our needs. This has been at an extremely professional level and without any “air of superiority”, allowing us to feel comfortable in discussing issues and raising ideas for solutions and therefore engaging, so that we fully understand what we are legally responsible for.’
‘We are 100% comfortable with Sophie Williamson’s competence and confident, she is always very pleasant to deal with but also firm in her advice.’
Key clients
Unisystems Freight (UK) Limited
Gurdev Channa of Britannia Pharmacy
Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Essex
Mullis & Peake LLP > Firm Profile
Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors is a leading law firm with teams of highly skilled specialist practitioners providing legal advice to businesses and individuals. The firm is known for its commitment to excellent client care and its strong links to the local community.
The firm: Established for over a century in the East London and Essex area, Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors is committed to providing trustworthy expert advice tailored to meet each client’s individual needs. Its heritage is built upon close family and business ties and a progressive, candid approach to its work.
Mullis & Peake was founded in 1902 by Fred Mullis. He was joined by his nephew, Lewis Peake, in 1919; this was the start of the Mullis & Peake partnership. The firm continued to expand through three generations. Mr Peake’s daughter, Daisy Peake, joined the firm in 1937. Mullis & Peake was a truly pioneering firm of the times; Daisy was only the 33rd female lawyer in the country.
Today the firm can be found in Eastern Road, Romford, Hutton Road, Shenfield and Station Road, Upminster
The firm has around 40 legal practitioners of varying levels of seniority and experience. Senior members of the firm are members of the Law Society’s Personal Injury and Family Law Panels. The firm is a member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and holds the Lexcel Accreditation for practice management.
Samantha Hamilton, head of the firm’s Court of Protection department, is one of only a few Court of Protection panel deputies nationwide.
The firm is a member of LawNet, which is an organisation of medium-sized law firms dedicated to helping member firms achieve excellence in the delivery of legal services.
The firm’s century-long presence in the Romford area means that Mullis & Peake takes its community links and duties seriously. The firm selects a local charity as its charity of the year and all members of staff are invited to take part in a broad range of fundraising initiatives.
In December 2015 we opened a second office in Shenfield to reflect the continued growth of the firm.
We are delighted that in February 2018 another Romford based firm, McCorry Connolly Solicitors Ltd, have joined with Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors. Then in September 2022 we were delighted to be joined with Upminster firm Stanton and Doran.
In July 2023 we were pleased to join with Wells Solicitors and open a new office in Upminster in Suite 5, Essex House, 15 Station House, Upminster, RM14 2SJ.
Types of work undertaken: Services for business: corporate and commercial; commercial disputes; commercial property; employment advice; mergers and acquisitions; construction; healthcare; and leisure and hospitality.
Services for individuals: contested wills and financial provision; Court of Protection; dispute resolution; employment advice; family and divorce law; family mediation; lease extensions and enfranchisement claims; legal disputes; personal injury; residential property; wills and power of attorney; and trusts and probate.
Other offices: Shenfield and Upminster
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Chairman | Martyn Trenerry | martyntrenerry@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Corporate and commercial | Denise Madams | denisemadams@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Dispute resolution | Holly Minney | hollyminney@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Commercial property | Joanne Wood | joannewood@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Family | Roisin McCorry | roisinmccorry@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Residential property | Paul Fursman | paulfursman@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Court of Protection | Samantha Hamilton | samanthahamilton@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Wills and Probate | Manzurul Islam | manzurulislam@mplaw.co.uk | 01708 784000 |
Solicitor Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Leonie Armand | Solicitor in Commercial Property | View Profile | |
James Bowles | James is an Associate Solicitor and works in our Corporate and Commercial… | View Profile | |
Peter Connell | Commercial Property and Company and Commercial Member | View Profile | |
William Cook | Solicitor in Dispute Resolution | View Profile | |
Andrew Fidler | Andrew is a Member at Mullis & Peake and works in our… | View Profile | |
Shelley Fitzpatrick | Shelley qualified as a solicitor in October 2016 and focuses on residential lease… | View Profile | |
Paul Fursman | Paul qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and specialises in Residential Property… | View Profile | |
Callum Hall | Associate Solicitor in Commercial Property team. | View Profile | |
Samantha Hamilton | Samantha is a Member at Mullis & Peake and heads our Court… | View Profile | |
Manzurul Islam | Manzurul is a Member and heads our Wills and Probate team | View Profile | |
Denise Madams | Denise is a Member at Mullis & Peake and specialises in commercial… | View Profile | |
Esther Marshall | Esther is a Solicitor and works in our Dispute Resolution team | View Profile | |
Roisin McCorry | Family Team Consultant | View Profile | |
Holly Minney | Holly is a Member and head of our Dispute Resolution Department | View Profile | |
Callie Nimki | Solicitor in Family Law Team | View Profile | |
Hannaley Palmer | Associate Solicitor in Court of Protection team | View Profile | |
Jaspreet Pannu | Jaspreet is a Solicitor in our Family team. | View Profile | |
Hazara Patel | Hazara joined Mullis and Peake as a Solicitor in the Wills and… | View Profile | |
Vernon Sellahewa | Vernon joined the Residential Property team at Mullis & Peake in December… | View Profile | |
Yvonne Taiwo | Joining Mullis & Peake in 2022, Yvonne is a Paralegal in our… | View Profile | |
Jessica Thrower | Jessica qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has specialised in family… | View Profile | |
Martyn Trenerry | Martyn is the Chairman as well as a specialist in contested wills… | View Profile | |
Kate Wells | Consultant in Wills and Probate Department | View Profile | |
Anne Wijayarathne | Anne is currently working as an Associate Solicitor for the Wills and… | View Profile | |
Sophie Williamson | Sophie Williamson joined Mullis & Peake in February 2018 and is an… | View Profile | |
Kristina Wolfenden | Kristina is a Solicitor within Mullis & Peake’s private client team. | View Profile | |
Joanne Wood | Joanne Wood is a Member, heads our Company and Commercial team and… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 7 Number of other UK fee-earners : 35Languages
Romanian Russian Spanish French Gujarati Polish Punjabi Bengali SinhaleseMemberships
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) LawNet Law Society of England and Wales Resolution Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)Diversity
At Mullis & Peake LLP Solicitors we are committed to a policy of treating all our employees, workers and job applicants equally. No employee or potential employee will receive less favourable treatment because of any “protected characteristic”, namely, but not limited to:
- age (or perceived age)
- disability (past or present)
- gender reassignment
- marriage or civil partnership status
- maternity or pregnancy related issues
- race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
- trade union membership (or non-membership)
- part-time or fixed term status
We are particularly concerned that equality and diversity is maintained in the following areas:
- in the workplace
- when providing services to clients
- in our dealings with third parties, e.g. barristers, experts and suppliers
We aim to encourage, value and manage diversity and are committed to equality for our entire staff. We wish to attain a workforce that is representative of the communities from which it is drawn.
These principles of equality and diversity also apply to the manner in which we treat clients, our business partners and visitors.
Commitment to the Community
Mullis & Peake LLP are proud to have been part of the community in Havering for over 100 years.
Since we launched our Shenfield office in December 2015 and the Upminster office in 2023; so we have also been very active in the Shenfield, Brentwood, Upminster and Essex community as well.
We are delighted to support local Romford attraction, The Havering Museum. The Museum provides a home for exhibits of Havering’s past. It defines what makes Havering: Havering, celebrating the achievements of local people, past and present. Our sponsorship this year went towards the Museum’s Reminiscence Group.
The Reminiscence Group is a fantastic cause that supports elderly men and women, giving them the opportunity to meet with likeminded people in the area. The group meets once a week to discuss topics from their younger years.
We also sponsor the Romford Raiders, our local ice hockey team and Upminster Cricket Club.
We take part in many local networking groups and run free events and seminars for the local community. We also support Romford BID and Brentwood Connected and Brentwood Borough Council in community engagement projects like their summer fun days.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Paul, Client of Paras Mercioniu
TESTIMONIAL: The service and support that I received during the conveyancing of my property, from Paras Mercioniu in particular, and the department in general, was excellent, Polite, helpful and informative at all stages, with regular pro-active communication ensured that I had a smooth and worry-free transaction.
CLIENT: Mr Z, Client of Kristina Wolfenden
TESTIMONIAL: Ms. K. Wolfenden was extremely kind, professional and kept me updated with any progress.
CLIENT: Mr Channa
TESTIMONIAL: In 2007/2008, we moved over to this company on retirement of the senior partners of the previous solicitors we used. We have never looked back since then, and every member of the staff we have dealt with at this firm has been professional, knowledgeable and dealt with all matters promptly. We highly recommend this firm to anybody who seeks a reference.
CLIENT: Glen, Client of Esther Marshall
TESTIMONIAL: Esther was extremely helpful and professional. She ensured that I got the best outcome for my case.
CLIENT: Roger, Client of Sophie Williamson
TESTIMONIAL: I have dealt with Sophie on many company property transactions over the years and she has always been polite and efficient. I am sure I will continue to use Mullis and Peake on all my Company legal issues in the future.
CLIENT: Russell, Client of Jessica Thrower
TESTIMONIAL: Always available for a call / email / reply, I never have to wait – when something is urgent, M&P are all over it.
CLIENT: Chinny, Client of Holly Minney
TESTIMONIAL: Holly’s firm but reasonable approach backed up by easily understandable legal argument enabled the matter to be resolved without unnecessary litigation.
CLIENT: Ms J, Client of Samantha Hamilton
TESTIMONIAL: I had never been to a solicitor before and I thought that lots of things would be very difficult. Samantha was not only professional but she put me at ease and explained everything so that I was able to understand. I was really, really happy with the service that I received from Samantha and would definitely recommend Mullis & Peake.
CLIENT: Client of Dawn Verney
TESTIMONIAL: Dawn was absolutely topflight. Efficient, quick to respond, and made the process easy. Dawn was professional in every way and managed the other solicitors in the chain with courtesy and ensuring that the schedule was kept to and found solutions to anything that arose.
CLIENT: Loretta, Client of Shelley Fitzpatrick
TESTIMONIAL: Big Thank you to Shelly Fitzpatrick for her professional service & advice. We have used this company for many years & would definitely recommend.
CLIENT: Margaret, Client of Hazara Patel
TESTIMONIAL: Hazara was very professional, approachable, and explained everything thoroughly. She returned calls and emails very quickly. As well as being professional, she also had a pleasant and friendly manner every time that I spoke with her. Would recommend to my friends.
CLIENT: Sean, Client of James Bowles
TESTIMONIAL: Mullis & Peake LLP provided clear, accessible comprehensive advice through Mr. James Bowles of their corporate law department to a group of shareholders regarding calling a company EGM with the aim of removing certain directors: the company itself had over 200 shareholders. The company structure and the rather antiquated language in the company articles made this process rather involved and protracted: however James provided clear guidance & explanation at every stage.