Sherrards Solicitors LLP

Emma O’Meara

Emma is a Legal Director specialising in employment law, data protection and workplace-related legal matters. Drawing on her previous experience as an HR adviser, she provides practical guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievances, discrimination, dismissals, TUPE and employment contracts. She advises organisations of varying sizes, including charities, recruitment businesses and international employers.

James Crook

James is a Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial team, supporting businesses on corporate transactions and commercial legal matters. He works alongside clients and colleagues to deliver practical advice, helping organisations navigate business transactions and achieve their commercial objectives.

Jean-Paul Da Costa

Jean-Paul is a Partner and Head of Corporate Commercial at Sherrards, advising UK and international businesses on corporate transactions, commercial agreements and strategic business matters. His expertise includes intellectual property, technology, charities and trade associations, drawing on extensive experience in both private practice and industry.

Karen Dobson

Karen is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team, with experience advising on complex commercial litigation and contentious matters. She works with businesses and individuals to manage disputes effectively, combining detailed legal analysis with a practical approach to resolving issues and protecting clients' interests.

Mark Fellows

Mark is a Partner and Head of Employment and Immigration at Sherrards, specialising in contentious and non-contentious employment law. He has particular expertise in Employment Tribunal proceedings, advising employers on complex workplace disputes, HR challenges and employment compliance. He also delivers employment law training and leads the firm's HR Forum.

Terry Fendt

Terry is Head of Commercial Property at Sherrards, advising developers, investors, landlords and businesses on commercial property transactions. His expertise spans acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development projects, with particular experience in the retail, hospitality and franchise sectors. He is recognised for his commercial insight and ability to progress complex transactions efficiently.

Marta Grieve

Marta is a Partner in the Litigation team and Head of Sherrards' Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk. She advises on complex commercial and cross-border disputes, particularly those involving international parties and multiple jurisdictions. Her international practice combines litigation expertise with an understanding of the commercial and cultural considerations affecting overseas clients.

Leigh Head

Leigh leads Sherrards' St Albans Corporate and Commercial team, advising businesses ranging from owner-managed companies to multinational organisations. He specialises in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and commercial transactions, with particular experience in the media and entertainment sectors. He is known for delivering clear, practical advice throughout complex transactions.

Jacki Hockin

Jacki is a Legal Director in Sherrards' Private Wealth team, advising individuals and families on wills, probate, trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning. She also assists with lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters, providing practical, personalised guidance to clients managing complex family and financial arrangements.

Stephanie Kierans

Stephanie is a Partner specialising in commercial property transactions, particularly within the retail, leisure and entertainment sectors. She advises established brands and investors on acquisitions, disposals, leasing and property portfolio management. Her pragmatic, detail-focused approach helps clients manage property interests and achieve their commercial objectives.

Shane Knight

Shane is a Partner in the Commercial Property team, advising developers, investors, pension funds and charitable organisations on property acquisitions, disposals and investment transactions. He has particular experience working with religious and charitable institutions and clients holding substantial property portfolios, delivering commercially focused advice tailored to their requirements.

Jan Kunstyr

Nicole Marmor

Nicole is Head of Private Wealth at Sherrards, advising high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, inheritance tax, trusts and cross-border estate administration. Her international practice includes clients with interests across Europe, the US and India. She also advises on Court of Protection matters and complex succession planning.

Paul Marmor

Paul is a Partner and Head of Litigation at Sherrards, advising businesses and individuals on complex commercial disputes, fraud, banking litigation and international matters. He has extensive experience managing high-value, cross-border disputes and is recognised for his strategic, commercially focused approach to resolving challenging litigation.

Alasdair McMillin

Alasdair is Managing Partner of Sherrards and an experienced commercial property lawyer. Alongside his leadership responsibilities, he advises on the strategic aspects of property transactions, drawing on his extensive commercial experience. He is particularly focused on understanding clients' wider business objectives and delivering practical solutions that support long-term success.

Stephen McNeill

Stephen is a Partner specialising in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial matters, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. He advises on cross-border M&A, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures and strategic commercial agreements, drawing on extensive experience of UK, Nordic and international transactions.

Guy Morgan

Partner Guy represents a wide variety of clients including leading banks and other funders in secured lending matters, high net worth individuals, overseas investors, developers, public sector bodies, charities, health and social care organisations and professionals (including care home operators and supported living scheme investors and developers) and vets. With many years experience of real estate finance work (acting for both lenders and borrowers), Guy has particular expertise in the development and refinancing of health and animal care premises (involving GP, pharmacy, dental, optician and veterinary practices) and social care facilities (including acting for care home and supported living professionals).

David Mulholland

David is a Legal Director in the Private Wealth team and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He advises on wills, trusts, estate administration, inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. He provides tailored advice to individuals and families seeking to protect their assets and plan for future generations.

Arthur Byng Nelson

Arthur is a Partner and Head of Art and Heritage at Sherrards, specialising in legal matters involving art, cultural property and heritage assets. He advises collectors, families and other stakeholders on the ownership, protection and management of valuable collections and historic assets, combining private client expertise with specialist knowledge of the art sector.

Asha Ngai

Asha is a Partner and co-leads Sherrards' London Residential Property team. She advises private individuals, developers, investors and international clients on residential acquisitions, disposals, development and property finance. She has particular expertise in transactions involving overseas investors and clients from East Asia and the Middle East.

Emma Peacock

Emma is a Partner specialising in employment law, advising employers, senior executives and international businesses on contentious and non-contentious matters. Her expertise includes Employment Tribunal litigation, disciplinary and grievance procedures, workplace restructures and employment issues arising from corporate transactions. She also advises on business immigration matters.

Gregory Pooler

Greg is a Partner specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He advises businesses and individuals on complex contractual and commercial disputes, providing strategic guidance throughout the litigation process. Known for his clear communication and proactive approach, Greg focuses on protecting clients' interests and achieving practical, commercially sensible outcomes.

Francesca Rossi

Francesca is a Partner in the Private Wealth team and leads Sherrards' Italian Desk. She advises individuals and families on private client matters with an international dimension, particularly those involving UK and Italian interests. Her cross-border expertise helps clients navigate estate planning, succession and the management of assets across jurisdictions.

Caroline Vernon

Caroline is a Partner and Co-Head of Residential Property, advising high-net-worth individuals, investors and developers on complex residential property transactions. Her expertise includes prime residential acquisitions, country estates, property portfolios and residential development projects. She regularly advises UK and international clients on high-value property investments.

Xueying (Laurel) Zhang

Laurel is a Partner and Head of Sherrards' China and Southeast Asia Group, advising international businesses and investors on UK corporate and commercial matters. She supports clients navigating cross-border transactions, investments and business expansion, combining legal expertise with an understanding of international commercial relationships.