East Cleveland's only Legal Aid firm
(Principal)
Carl Reed
Carl has worked in Family Law for over 30 years and has specialised in Children Act proceedings for the last 25 years. A longstanding member of The Law Society's Children Panel, Carl represents parents, and family members in care proceedings and disputes with social services regarding their children, as well as frequently being appointed by the court to represent children who are the subject of such proceedings.
Carl is known for a direct and forthright approach and for robust representation of each client’s interests where necessary. Unafraid to tackle the most complex and difficult of matters and with a reputation for challenging legal authority, Carl has even injuncted the Home Secretary! Carl can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to carl@kathywebb.com.
(Associate)
Gavin Cochrane
Gavin qualified as a solicitor in July 2016 having graduated from Northumbria University. Gavin practices exclusively in Family Law. He has experience in all areas of family law and holds a particular interest in Public Law Proceedings, representing family members in cases involving Children's Services. Gavin is a Member of The Law Society Children's panel.
Gavin's sensitive but direct approach in handling cases ensures that his client's feels supported, informed and guided through the process. Gavin can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to gavin@kathywebb.com.
(Associate)
Nick Strong
Nick has been qualified as a Solicitor for over 40 years. Nick is highly experienced in family law, in particular financial matters arising from divorce; Nick has specialised in this area for over twenty five years, and dealt with cases of all levels, including 'big money' cases.
Nick is extremely experienced in court actions, again at all levels and undertakes the majority of his own advocacy in court. He is approachable and takes a practical approach, always seeking the best settlement by the most expeditious route. Nick can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to nick@kathywebb.com.
(Associate)
Heather Snowdon
Heather has specialised in family law for more than 20 years. She a Resolution accredited specialist regarding financial settlement, child arrangements and domestic abuse. She is also a trained Collaborative practitioner. Find a law professional | Resolution
Heather joined Kathy Webb & Co in 2022, specialising in financial settlement for separating couples, whether married, civil partners or cohabitees. She aims to support and guide her clients through separation, providing easily accessible expert advice on legal issues, time scales and costs. She is an experienced advocate and frequently represents clients at Court. Heather can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to heather@kathywebb.com
(Consultant)
Debra Simpson
Debra Simpson joined the firm at the beginning of 2014 as a very experienced private client solicitor in the fields of wills probate and trusts, together with matrimonial cases. Debra has specialised in contentious probate and matrimonial matters for over fifteen years but currently focuses solely on Wills & Probate.
Debra is dual-qualified with both a biology degree and the common professional exam. She was admitted as a solicitor in 1988. Debra has worked in local high street practice for the whole of her professional life and has a breadth of experience including lecturing in law at Middlesbrough College. Debra can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to debra@kathywebb.com.
(Associate)
Laura Boyes
Laura is very well-known to the firm as she was once our receptionist, starting as an apprentice. Laura said she wanted to 'get her law degree', and that is what she did.
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Laura graduated from Teesside University in 2018 and went on to achieve her Master's Degree and Legal Practice Course at Sunderland University, graduating in 2019. Laura qualified as a Solicitor in November 2022.
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Laura has a particular interest and specialises in cases of domestic abuse and private law proceedings. Laura can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to laura@kathywebb.com.
(Accounts/Practice Manager)
Louise Allamby
Louise joined Kathy Webb & Co in February 2000 and took over the role of Office Manager in 2014.
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Louise is always pleased to discuss any issues that may arise and is always pleased to discuss methods of payments or any financial problems that may occur. Louise can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to louise@kathywebb.com.
(Legal Clerk)
Helen Muir
Helen has worked for the firm for several years as a secretary and has good ground knowledge of the issues within family law. In 2016, Helen was appointed as a legal clerk. She will attend Child Protection Meetings in order to offer support to clients, attend with clients in order to obtain their instructions for statements and will make applications for Legal Aid whenever Legal Aid may be available. Helen is also PA to Carl Reed. Helen can be contacted by telephone on 01287 633331 or by e-mail to helen@kathywebb.com.
Support Staff
Kendra Young
Secretary to Debra Simpson & Gavin Cochrane
E-mail: kendra@kathywebb.com
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Jane Williams
Secretary to Heather Snowdon
E-mail: jane@kathywebb.com
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Alison Bass
Paralegal
E-mail: alison@kathywebb.com
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Hollie Mitford
Paralegal
E-mail: hollie@kathywebb.com
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Georgia Willis
Receptionist
E-mail: georgia@kathywebb.com
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"Used this firm for an injunction against my partner. Laura was excellent from the start. Explained the process and kept me up to date. I feel much safer now. Will use the firm and Laura again if I need to."
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Call us now on 01287 633331 to book a free consultation with our family law solicitors.
