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OUR 
PEOPLE

RICHARD STATON

Partner & Solicitor

 

Tel: 01709 377412

Email: richard.staton@bradfordandson.co.uk

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Richard began his legal career at Graysons Watson Esam before moving to Bradford & Son. Richard has over 20 years’ experience in contract, commercial litigation, employment and insolvency work.

 

He believes that management of business risk is a key feature of business and, as a result, problem solving is at the heart of his work. Richard has considerable experience and specialises in the following areas:

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  • Commercial Property Litigation

  • Commercial Recoveries

  • Construction Litigation

  • Contract Disputes

  • Injunctions (Emergency)

  • Partnership Disputes

  • Private Property Disputes

  • Personal Injury

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Richard is also responsible for our legal compliance.  If you have any compliance or complaint issues, please direct this to Richard in the first instance.

 

If you require any advice from Richard, please do not hesitate to contact him or one of his secretary:

Lorna Richardson - lorna.richardson@bradfordandson.co.uk​

BRIDGET THORPE

Partner & Solicitor

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Tel: 01709 377412

Email: bridget.thorpe@bradfordandson.co.uk

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Bridget qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and joined Bradford & Son in July 2022. She became Partner in January 2023 and specialises in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Property matters. She offers advice on:

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  • Estate Planning

  • Inheritance Tax

  • Probate

  • Administration of Estates

  • Wills

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Court of Protection

  • Property and Conveyancing 

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If you require any advice from Bridget, please do not hesitate to contact her or her assistant:

Diane Masters - diane.masters@bradfordandson.co.uk

KATIE AUBURN

Partner & Solicitor

 

Tel: 01709 377412

Email: katie.auburn@bradfordandson.co.uk

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Katie started at Bradford & Son in August 2013 as a Trainee Solicitor. She qualified as a Solicitor in October 2015 and specialises in residential and commercial property. She offers advice on:

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  • Residential Sales and Purchases

  • Buy to Let

  • Re-Mortgaging and Commercial Purchases

  • Commercial Sales, Leases and Re-Mortgaging

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If you require any advice from Katie, please do not hesitate to contact her or her assistants:

Debbie Childs - debbie.childs@bradfordandson.co.uk

Chloe Drury - chole.drury@bradfordandson.co.uk

CHRIS AUBURN

Consultant

 

Tel: 01709 377412

Email: chris.auburn@bradfordandson.co.uk

 

Chris has worked at Bradford & Son for over 30 years after completing his law degree at Reading University.

 

He has worked hard to develop a practice that has the highest standards of work and efficiency at its heart. He strives to provide you with direct and informed advice about your matter. Chris has considerable experience and specialises in the following areas:

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  • Commercial Conveyancing and Leases

  • Residential Conveyancing and Re-Mortgages

  • Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

  • Wills, Probate and Trusts (including advice on Inheritance Tax)

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If you require any advice from Chris, please do not hesitate to contact him or one of his secretaries:

Sandra Bennett - Sandra.bennett@bradfordandson.co.uk

Rebecca Richmond - Rebecca.richmond@bradfordandson.co.uk

Our senior members of staff are supported by a dedicated team of legal assistants in a variety of roles, along with core administrative staff.  Working as part of a team is integral to the level of service we provide to our clients. 

 

We pride ourselves on being able to offer a local, friendly and trustworthy service with the emphasis firmly on client care.  We offer a wide range of services to both business and the individual and make ourselves available to clients no matter what the circumstance.

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Quite simply, we are a firm that likes to help others

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