Our people
Good advice starts with good people.
Meet the people who bring care, experience and considered thinking to Westbridge.
The people behind Westbridge
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One shared purpose.
Our people work across legal advice, financial planning and business support. Find someone by name, team or area of experience.
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Melinda Giles
Managing Partner, Head of Private Client
Melinda is an integral member of our Private Client department, advising on wills, probate, inheritance tax and trusts.
Philip Giles
Managing Partner, Head of Family Law
Philip advises individuals and families through difficult family situations with clear, strategic support.
Roy Daby
Managing Partner, Head of Commercial
Roy leads the Commercial team, bringing a business perspective to disputes, employment and regulatory matters.
Fiona Heald
Senior Lawyer, Court of Protection
Fiona has worked with older and vulnerable clients for over 30 years and has extensive Court of Protection experience.
George Lewzey
Consultant Solicitor, Criminal Law
With nearly 20 years' experience in specialist criminal law firms, George provides decisive defence support.
Louis Newman
Trainee Solicitor, Litigation & Commercial
Louis supports the Litigation & Commercial team with drafting, research and case preparation during his training.
Kirsty Buxton
Partner and Senior Lawyer, Private Client
Kirsty is a solicitor in our Private Client department, specialising in Court of Protection related matters.
Jackie Shepherd
Senior Lawyer, Property & Conveyancing
Jackie works on residential property transactions, supporting clear communication from instruction to completion.
Sade Assibey
Partner and Senior Lawyer, Court of Protection
Sade is a dedicated solicitor with significant experience in adult community care and public law.
Robert Cawcutt
Partner and Senior Lawyer, Property & Conveyancing
Robert advises on residential and commercial property with a strong background in City practice.
Leah Ellis
Senior Lawyer, Family Law
Leah is an Associate solicitor and key member of our Family Law team.
Melissa Leyland
Senior Lawyer, Family Law
Melissa supports family matters including separation, financial arrangements and sensitive cases involving children.
Emma Covell
Client Services and Operations Manager
Emma manages client services and operations, helping clients get started and keeping communication connected.
Hilary Cooper
Client Services and Operations
Hilary coordinates client enquiries, onboarding and updates as part of the Client Services and Operations team.
Julia Usher
Client Services and Operations
Julia supports client correspondence and day-to-day operations, helping the team provide a consistent service.
Summer Mackintosh
Legal Assistant
Summer is a Legal Assistant supporting our Private Client lawyers.
Ellie-Marie Feltham
Paralegal, Private Client
Ellie is a Paralegal supporting our Private Client team.
Sian Warren
Senior Paralegal, Property
Sian is a Senior Paralegal working in our Property team.
Lola Adegboye
Senior Paralegal, Private Client
Lola is a Senior Paralegal working in our Private Client department.
Ginny Richmond
Senior Paralegal, Private Client
Ginny is a Senior Paralegal supporting our Private Client team.
Kristina Kastriotis
Trainee Solicitor, Litigation & Commercial
Kristina is a Trainee Solicitor focusing on Litigation and Commercial cases during her training contract.
Liam Crawford
Trainee Solicitor, Private Client
Liam supports wills, trusts, probate and Court of Protection work while completing his Private Client training.
Jodie O'Regan
Senior Lawyer, Property & Conveyancing
Drawing on more than a decade of legal expertise, Jodie supports clients across property transactions.
Flora Wallace
Client Support, Residential Property
Flora has been guiding people through home-buying journeys since 2017.
Chloe Sherman-Botten
Trainee Solicitor, Family Law
Chloe is a Trainee Solicitor specialising in Family Law while completing her training contract.
Erin O'Shea
Solicitor, Private Client
Erin is a key member of our Private Client team, supporting clients across personal legal planning.
Rebecca Penton
Senior Lawyer, Property & Conveyancing
Rebecca has over 15 years' residential conveyancing experience and is known for exceptional client care.
Taylor Ellmore
Solicitor, Private Client
Taylor is a specialist Private Client solicitor supporting clients in key areas such as wills and probate.
Demi Marie
Senior Lawyer, Private Client
Demi is an integral member of our Private Client department, dealing primarily with wills, probate and inheritance tax.