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    The main types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

    Negotiation

    Where parties communicate directly or indirectly to reach a mutual agreement and resolve their differences. This process is flexible and can be tailored to the needs of both parties, aiming for a win-win outcome without third-party intervention.

    Mediation

    Where parties meet with a neutral ‘mediator’ to resolve the conflicy. The mediator facilitates communication and helps craft solutions, without offering legal advice or taking sides.

    Arbitration

    Where parties submit their dispute to an ‘arbitrator’, an impartial expert who make a final, legally binding decision. Arbitration is often stipulated in commercial contracts for efficient, private resolution.

    Benefits and disadvantages of mediation/negotiation

    Advantages:

    • Typically, parties reach a compromise that is beneficial to both sides as it gives clients the maximum control and flexibility over the settlement.
    • Negotiation is a private, cost-effective way to settle disputes as it minimises financial and legal risk.
    • Resolution is faster compared to litigation
    • Less financial loss to businesses
    • Preservation of clients' business relations, encouraging cooperation and communication.

    Negotiation/mediation may
    not be the suitable approach when:

    • There is a large power imbalance between parties.
    • When one or both of the parties does not wish to communicate with the other.
    • When a client requires a court order to protect themselves or to prevent the other party from doing something (and negotiation/mediation has not achieved this).
    In this instance, litigation is an appropriate method to settle the dispute
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    • mlplaw is a member of Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
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    Our expertise in the following areas

    Technology, IT, Software and Digital

    At mlplaw we recognise the critical role that commercial contracts and technology play in today’s business landscape.

    Our expert solicitors are here to provide you with comprehensive legal support tailored to your commercial and technology needs.

    We can help with:

    • E-commerce legal advice;
    • Software As A Services (SaaS);
    • Cloud and Subscription services (PaaS, IaaS);
    • Software Development;

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    Website terms and privacy policies

    It is a legal requirement to have your website terms of use, cookie and privacy policies available and agreed by visitors to your website.  There is an ever increasing need to ensure your terms and policies stay up to date.  This is especially important when it comes to privacy and your policies surrounding use of visitor and customer data.

    Franchise Regulation and Compliance in the UK

    The franchise industry in the UK is a self-regulated market by the British Franchise Association (BFA). It is one of the few countries that does not have franchise-specific laws in place, making it a very attractive jurisdiction for many international brands looking to expand in the market.

    There are no requirements for registration and no obligations on franchisors to provide disclosure to prospective franchisees in a specific format, unlike the United States, for example. The BFA sets industry standards and provides a platform for franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and advisors to share best practices, learning, and development, which encourages and supports ethical franchising.

    This makes the UK a very attractive location for international franchisors to branch out to, especially as part of a wider expansion plan. Each franchised business, depending on the sector within which it operates, will also be affected by sector-specific laws and regulations. For example, education or care sector franchisors and especially franchisees will need to comply with OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education), the Care Quality Commission or Welsh or Scottish Care Inspectorate, but there are some laws which will apply to all franchise businesses regardless of the sector.

    Franchising law also gives way to contract law, competition law, employment law, commercial law, data protection considerations, and many more. As most businesses will employ staff both at franchisor and franchisee level, issues such as employment status, national minimum wage compliance, holiday pay, rest breaks and use of zero-hour contracts are all relevant.

    The Data Protection Act 2018 is the retained version of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, and it is relevant when the franchisor requires access to the franchisee’s customer data. Hence, in addition to the usual requirements, parties must remember to include data-sharing provisions in their franchise agreement and ensure that customer-facing privacy policies refer to the franchisor and the relevant franchisee as parties who have access to customer data.

    Mlplaw has worked with a franchisee that operates in multiple UK locations under a globally recognised brand. We helped advise on a Single Multi-Site Franchise Agreement (SMSFA) that would unify existing contractual terms and simplify future operations while preserving our client’s interests during the transition. Read more about our Case Study: Legal support in transitioning to a Single Multi-Site Franchise Agreement here.

    This is just a quick summary of some of the relevant legislations in Franchising Law. To find out more about what you need as a franchisor/franchisee, contact our Commercial Law team at 0161 926 9969

    Meet our Team

    Shaista Kauser - Partner and Dispute Resolution expert

    Shaista Kauser

    Partner - Disputes Resolution
    Stephen-Attree - Commercial Law expert

    Stephen Attree

    Managing Partner - Corporate, Commercial, IP and Disputes specialist
    Jane Hunter - Partner and Head of Private Client

    Jane Hunter

    Partner and Head of Private Client
    Rachel Owen - Partner and Corporate Law expert

    Rachel Owen

    Partner - Corporate
    Karen Delamore - Partner Corporate and Commercial - mlplaw

    Karen Delamore

    Partner - Corporate and Commercial
    Ella Coverley - Solicitor - Corporate, Commercial and IP

    Ella Coverley

    Solicitor - Corporate

    Max McGenity

    Solicitor – Corporate
    Jonathan Chung - Commercial and Residential Property expert

    Jonathan Chung

    Partner - Real Estate

    Victoria Hands

    Senior Conveyancing Executive
    Lawrence Stansfield Conveyancing Assistant

    Lawrence Stansfield

    Conveyancing Assistant

    Sam Swann

    Partner - Real Estate

    Doris Raggatt

    Legal Director - Wills, Trusts and Probate
    Kristina Wills - Solicitor

    Kristina Wills

    Solicitor - Wills, Trusts and Probate
    Chloe Linsley - Trainee solicitor property

    Chloe Linsley

    Trainee Solicitor - Wills, Trusts and Probate
    Katie Davis - Paralegal Apprentice

    Katie Davies

    Paralegal Apprentice
    Lily Evans

    Lily Evans

    Paralegal
    Alissa Whitney Operations Manager - MLPower

    Alissa Whitney

    Operations Manager - MLPower
    Anna Adamson - Accounts Manager

    Anna Adamson

    Accounts Manager - MLPower
    Zara Green - Business and Client Administrator

    Zara Green

    Business and Client Administrator
    Maria Loiko - Brand Marketing Co-Ordinator

    Maria Loiko

    Marketing and Business Development Lead
    Amelia Denton - Corporate, Commercial and IP

    Amelia Denton

    Solicitor - Commercial and IP
    Ava Ali - Legal and Administrative Assistant

    Ava Ali

    Legal and Administrative Assistant
    Ellie Holbrook - Business and Client Aministrator

    Ellie Holbrook

    Client and Business Administrator

    Fiona Perrin

    Archivist
    Employment Law solicitor Manchester

    Sasha Brine

    Partner - Employment Law
    Deborah Scales - Employment Law expert

    Deborah Scales

    Partner - Employment Law
    Amy Jefferson - Paralegal - Employment Law

    Amy Jefferson

    Paralegal - Employment Law
    Colin Hornby - Family Law Solicitor

    Colin Hornby

    Partner - Family Law
    Shaista Kauser - Partner and Dispute Resolution expert

    Shaista Kauser

    Partner - Disputes Resolution

    Shaista is a highly experienced Solicitor, having qualified 23 years ago. Shaista specialises in commercial litigation matters, and before joining mlplaw, she worked in well-known large city centre firms before later establishing her own practice.

    She has represented a large variety of clients across numbers of sectors on a broad spectrum of disputes to provide clients greater depth of knowledge and experience in contentious matters to individuals, owner managed businesses, SME’s, high net worth individuals, directors/shareholders, property developers and charities.

    Shaista has extensive experience in litigation, including experience as an advocate in the County Courts, regularly advising on high value complex contractual disputes, property litigation (claims for possession, rent arrears, breaches, dilapidations, service charge disputes), company and partnership dispute, high value debt recovery, professional negligence claims, claims against lawyers, property and finance professionals.

    Shaista offers a down to earth and proactive approach to provide solutions and resolve disputes, and possesses extensive knowledge of various Alternative Dispute Resolution methods.

    Outside of work, Shaista enjoys spending time with her daughters and reading.

    Email: shaistak@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 1534
    Stephen-Attree - Commercial Law expert

    Stephen Attree

    Managing Partner - Corporate, Commercial, IP and Disputes specialist

    Stephen is the Managing Partner of mlplaw and has over 25 years’ experience advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious business law and business ownership. Recommended in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Stephen is renowned for his ability to quickly identify a client’s successful outcome and to then relentlessly pursue that outcome.

    Stephen has developed a particular specialism in digital, technology, healthcare and family owned businesses. He covers all areas of business law and ownership, including commercial litigation and private disputes, and together with his corporate and commercial team provides advice on all aspects of the law relating to mergers, acquisitions, financing, re-structuring, complex commercial contracts, standard trading terms, share options, shareholder and partnership agreements, commercial dispute resolution, joint venture and partnering arrangements, IT and Technology law, Intellectual Property, EU and competition law, Brexit, Data Protection and GDPR.

    Stephen spent over 10 years at a leading city firm before moving to mlplaw which he acquired through a MBO in 2014. He continued to develop the firm as a boutique corporate and commercial firm with a specialist private client offering renowned for the quality of its people and its first class client service. During that time Stephen has published a book “Family Business Succession – the options and pitfalls” and raised significant amounts of money for charity.

    Stephen works closely with mlplaw’s leadership team to implement improvements and innovations that enhance the service we provide to clients and that make mlplaw an even greater place to work.  This includes a collaborative and innovative approach to pricing including aligning our charges to the outcomes delivered for clients and monthly retainers that covers all our services and a full commitment to hybrid and flexible working and an impressive, flexible, benefits package.  He champions our “Do the Right Thing” initiatives especially our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion efforts and supporting our chosen social enterprises and charities with free advice.

    Email: stephena@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 1524
    Jane Hunter - Partner and Head of Private Client

    Jane Hunter

    Partner and Head of Private Client

    Jane is a Private client lawyer who is CTAPS qualified, and a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Jane acts for a wide variety of clients including business owners, high net worth individuals and agricultural clients.

    Jane is experienced in advising on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Tax Planning, Administration of Estates, Court of Protection matters, and Asset Protection within families and businesses and contested Probate estates.

    Jane lives locally in Lymm with her 18-year-old son and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and renovating her house and garden.

    Phone: 0161 926 1542
    Rachel Owen - Partner and Corporate Law expert

    Rachel Owen

    Partner - Corporate

    Rachel is a highly experienced Corporate lawyer who joined mlplaw in 2019 from a national law firm and now leads the Corporate Team.

    Rachel’s main area of work is mergers and acquisitions covering share and asset acquisitions and disposals, but includes management buy-outs, investments, group re-organisations, demergers, joint ventures, shareholders agreement, articles of association, cross options, share capital arrangements, corporate governance, employee ownership schemes and share incentive schemes.

    She has a pragmatic approach and understands client’s priorities and objectives. She assists with the day to day needs of business clients.

    Rachel has gained particular experience in the Insurance and Healthcare sectors, but acts for clients from across the spectrum.

    Email: rachelo@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 1579
    Karen Delamore - Partner Corporate and Commercial - mlplaw

    Karen Delamore

    Partner - Corporate and Commercial

    Karen has broad and extensive experience in corporate and commercial law and particular expertise in equipment leasing and asset finance, both working in law firms and in- house positions.

    Karen studied French and Russian at Oxford University before attending Chester law school and training in a London law firm. She relocated, shortly after qualifying, to Paris and spent several years working in the Paris branch of the London law firm, specialising in shipping and aviation finance where her clients included French banks ,a leading Irish aircraft lessor and a major French shipping company. She returned to the UK in 1998 and spent 12 years as senior counsel in GE Capital’s European equipment leasing business and (after its sale from GE ) 4 years for TIP Trailer Services working on major customer leasing transactions and disposals and acquisitions of related businesses . Prior to joining MLP Karen was a partner in a national law firm. In her spare time Karen enjoys golf, yoga, dancing and learning Spanish.

    Email: karend@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 9969
    Ella Coverley - Solicitor - Corporate, Commercial and IP

    Ella Coverley

    Solicitor - Corporate

    Ella joined mlplaw in 2019 as a paralegal in the Corporate and Commercial team providing advice to businesses and private individuals. Ella’s particular interest lies with the company/corporate side of the department. Previous to her employment with mlplaw, Ella spend over 12 years in Event Management before she decided to go back into education and study law. Ella graduated from the University of Manchester in 2017 and finished her LPC with the University of Law.

    Outside of work Ella spends most of her time with her family enjoying theatre breaks and weekend trips around the UK.

    Email: ellac@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 1512

    Max McGenity

    Solicitor – Corporate

    Max is a Solicitor in the Corporate team and works with a variety of clients such as owner-run businesses, national corporations and private individuals.

    Having joined mlplaw as a Corporate Paralegal in November 2021, Max has built up experience in this area and hopes to continue developing his Business Services skillset.

    Max graduated from the University of Oxford in 2014 and has since been a manager at a national education charity and started his own business as a Personal Trainer and Yoga Teacher. He completed his LPC and LLM at BPP University Manchester, having gained legal work experience at both a mid-sized Liverpool practice and a large London firm.

    Having stepped away from the fitness industry to return to the law, Max’s love of exercise continues outside of work; he is a regular gym-goer and a fan of physical challenges. He also enjoys live music and comedy, and a good pub quiz.

    Phone: 0161 926 1523
    Jonathan Chung - Commercial and Residential Property expert

    Jonathan Chung

    Partner - Real Estate

    Jonathan is a Partner in mlplaw’s Real Estate team with over 13 years’ experience in real estate transactions.  Prior to joining mlplaw, Jonathan was a partner in a long-established local law firm in Manchester for over a decade.

    Jonathan has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with both commercial and residential property matters.  His main expertise is in relation to commercial landlord and tenant matters (acting for both landlords and tenants), commercial property acquisitions and disposals (acting for both sellers and buyers), real estate aspects of real estate finance (acting for both borrowers and lenders) and corporate support.

    Jonathan acts for a wide range of businesses and individuals including sole traders, SMEs, property investors, pension funds and property developers in the retail and wholesale, hospitality and leisure, food and beverage and industrial and office sectors.  Jonathan transacts properties in locations throughout the North West and nationwide.

    Jonathan offers a friendly and pragmatic approach to commercial transactions.

    Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending time relaxing with his family.

    Phone: 0161 926 1508

    Victoria Hands

    Senior Conveyancing Executive

    Since joining the Conveyancing Industry in 2010, Victoria has become an experienced Residential Conveyancer.

    Victoria has studied part-time in order to obtain her Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice and soon hopes to qualify as a Legal Executive.

    In 2017, Victoria won the LFS Young Conveyancer of the Year Award.

    On a day to day basis, Victoria assists clients by offering thorough and practical conveyancing advice and, as she is aware of the many issues faced by clients when moving home, she is able to deliver a personal and empathetic service.

    During her spare time, Victoria enjoys the great outdoors and touring around the country in her VW camper van with her husband and young daughter.

    Lawrence Stansfield Conveyancing Assistant

    Lawrence Stansfield

    Conveyancing Assistant

    Lawrence serves as a Conveyancing Assistant within the Residential Property Team at mlplaw, having joined the firm in January 2025. Prior to this, he was employed within the New Business Unit at a full-service law firm rooted in the Northwest, providing support to the Residential Conveyancing Team.

    Having previously excelled in the initial onboarding stages of conveyancing transactions, Lawrence has a strong desire to enhance his expertise in the field of conveyancing and is dedicated to establishing a long-term career at mlplaw, with a particular focus on delivering great client service.

    Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Manchester Metropolitan University but returned to the legal profession in 2019.

    Outside of his professional commitments, Lawrence is an enthusiastic cyclist and a devoted supporter of his favourite football team. He maintains his fitness through Shredfast kettlebell workouts and marathon training. Lawrence is committed to giving back to the community and actively fundraises for the National Autistic Society, Greater Manchester Youth Network, and Everyone Can.

    Phone: 0161 926 9969

    Sam Swann

    Partner - Real Estate

    Sam has nearly 10 years’ experience of general commercial property matters with particular expertise in development and landlord and tenant work.

    His recent experience includes acting for:

    a commercial developer in connection with the acquisition, pre-letting and letting of sites across England to household name tenants including Starbucks, Greggs and Burger King;
    an investment partnership in connection with general asset management work in London and Surrey;
    a national coffee chain franchisee in connection with a pre let for a new site in Yorkshire;
    a pizza chain in the taking of leases at new sites across London; and
    a start-up pub company taking a lease of a site in London.

    Sam feels his considerable experience in acting for both landlords and tenants gives him a balanced perspective when negotiating leases on different sides of a transaction which helps to get deals done.

    Primarily a transactional lawyer, Sam has a developing practice in property disputes which he feels adds value to the service he provides to clients.

    The aspects of the job Sam most enjoys are the interaction with people and problem-solving, no two days every being the same.

    In his spare time Sam enjoys exercising, reading inspirational books and watching classic films

    Phone: 0161 926 9969

    Doris Raggatt

    Legal Director - Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Doris qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and since then has worked as a private client lawyer completing the full range of trusts, tax and estates work. Doris has also achieved the STEP diploma and is accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

    Doris is also a committee member on the Manchester branch of STEP and is actively involved in working with STEP to promote private client work and to maximise the client experience. In addition, Doris has achieved the Solicitors for the Elderly Diploma in private client work.

    In the Legal 500 solicitor rankings Doris was described as ‘incredibly meticulousn when she handles complex estates and has demonstratable experience acting on Court Protection proceedings and applications”.

    Doris specialises in dealing with high-net-worth clients for Wills, estate planning and in the administration of complex estates. She also deals with powers of attorney, court of protection matters, drafting of trust documentation and the administration of trusts.

    In her spare time, Doris is a keen gym attendee and loves walking in the Peak District, with Kinder Scout being her favourite walk.

    Phone: 0161 926 1538
    Kristina Wills - Solicitor

    Kristina Wills

    Solicitor - Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Kristina is a highly experienced solicitor with over 18 years in the legal sector, specialising in Private Client work. She qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and has spent the past six years focusing on areas such as drafting Wills, creating Powers of Attorney, and administering estates. In March 2025, Kristina joined mlplaw after building her expertise at a respected Warrington-based firm.

    Known for her approachable and empathetic nature, Kristina is committed to delivering the highest standard of service, ensuring her clients’ needs are met with care and precision.

    Beyond her professional commitments, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as engaging in a wide range of activities such as horse-riding and knitting.

    Chloe Linsley - Trainee solicitor property

    Chloe Linsley

    Trainee Solicitor - Wills, Trusts and Probate

    With a strong foundation in property law, Chloe has honed skills in negotiation, contract drafting, and reaching client-focused solutions after working with clients on property-related matters. Chloe is now focusing on helping individuals and families with important decisions around wills, inheritance, and managing estates. Chloe is committed to providing clear and compassionate support to clients as they plan for the future and deal with the legal aspects during some of life’s most important transitions.

    In her spare time, Chloe enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on hikes, trying new restaurants and going to the theatre.

    Phone: 0161 926 1525
    Katie Davis - Paralegal Apprentice

    Katie Davies

    Paralegal Apprentice

    Katie has completed an Applied Law and Business course at South Trafford College with a 3 A* equivalent. This course covers multiple areas of Law and Business such as Employment Law, Contract Law, Aspects of Civil Liability, Business Communications and more.

    Katie works with us at MLP as a full time Legal Assistant. She has her long term goals set out for her upon completion of her Legal Assistant role here with MLP. After her 18 months she is hoping to progress through the company working her way up through qualifications, eventually becoming a solicitor.

    In Katie’s spare time she enjoys being with friends and family, going to the gym, going for meals and watching films.

    Phone: 0161 926 1526
    Lily Evans

    Lily Evans

    Paralegal

    Lily is a Paralegal in mlplaw’s Wills, Trusts and Probate Team. Lily graduated from Sheffield University in 2024 and has since been working within the sector supporting the with the administration of Estates, drafting Wills and providing valuable support to clients. Lily has experience in Criminal, Employment, and Private Client law and she is working towards completing her SQE exams and becoming a solicitor in the future. Prior to working at mlplaw she has worked with counsel on contentious Estate disputes, taken part in pro-bono work in the civil court and is well versed in advocating on behalf of her clients.

    Away from work, Lily is a pilates enthusiast and enjoys practicing and competing in Dressage on the weekends.

    Phone: 0161 926 1526
    Alissa Whitney Operations Manager - MLPower

    Alissa Whitney

    Operations Manager - MLPower

    Alissa started at mlplaw as the firm’s Administrative Assistant in 2014. Since then, Alissa has progressed through the firm and now looks after and manages the MLPower team, which provides first class business support to lawyers and their teams.  Throughout her progression, Alissa has worked in various roles and departments and appreciates the experience and insight that this has given her in her role.

    Alissa is also a member of the firm’s Leadership team which works on strategies to implement improvements and  innovations which enhance our client service, and the day to day efficiency of the firm. Alissa looks after the Operational side of MLP and is involved in the everyday running of the firm, and enjoys the challenge that her role offers. No two days are ever the same and this is something that highly motivates and drives Alissa to provide excellent service to our clients everyday.

    In addition, Alissa is also part of the firm’s dedicated People and Wellbeing team. Alissa is passionate about working to the firm’s vision of being a great place to work with great people. Alissa believes that happy people make a happy and successful workplace, and this motivates Alissa to ensure her colleagues feel supported in an entrepreneurial environment that supports their development and career ambitions.

    Alissa enjoys the warmer climates, and has lived in 7 different countries varying through Europe and Asia. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym, having dinners out and relaxing with her friends.

    Phone: 0161 926 1532
    Anna Adamson - Accounts Manager

    Anna Adamson

    Accounts Manager - MLPower

    Anna started out as an office junior and trained on the job. She gained her ILCA diploma and became MLP’s Accounts manager. Anna’s long term experience at MLP gives her good knowledge of the companies DNA and values. Anna loves the variety of her work, and no two days are the same.

    Outside of the office Anna is kept busy by her young son and 2 pet dogs Olly & Teddy.

    Phone: 0161 926 1531
    Zara Green - Business and Client Administrator

    Zara Green

    Business and Client Administrator

    Zara has been working in the legal field since 2017, gaining valuable experience as a barrister’s clerk and paralegal.

    She began her legal career as an office junior at a Manchester barrister’s chambers before advancing to the role of family clerk. In 2019, Zara transitioned to a paralegal position where she gained knowledge of legal processes and case management. Alongside her paralegal duties, Zara also worked as a client service advisor, which helped her recognise the importance of delivering a positive client experience.

    Zara joined mlplaw in October 2023, bringing with her a strong background in legal administration and client services. Currently, she is gaining hands-on experience in the firm’s accounts and operations department, where she is learning the intricacies of financial and operational management within a legal environment.

     

    Email: marketing@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 9969
    Maria Loiko - Brand Marketing Co-Ordinator

    Maria Loiko

    Marketing and Business Development Lead

    With origins in Latvia, Maria has been living in the UK for the past nine years. Throughout her career, she have delved into various facets of Marketing, beginning with conventional cold calls and client meetings, and progressing to crafting websites for small businesses and formulating marketing strategies. Maria is passionate for the possibilities that Digital Marketing presents to contemporary businesses, and she is always trying to learn something new.

    Outside of work, she is a parent to two small daughters who bring immense joy and always cheer her up. Additionally, she helps out at family-run street-food market stall during weekends, which adds a touch of excitement to her routine.

    Phone: 0161 926 1543
    Amelia Denton - Corporate, Commercial and IP

    Amelia Denton

    Solicitor - Commercial and IP

    Amelia is a Solicitor in the Commercial and Intellectual Property team at mlplaw, having joined the firm in 2021 as a paralegal. During her training, she gained a broad range of legal experience, completing seats in Commercial and Intellectual Property, Corporate, Employment, and Litigation. This diverse background allows her to provide both contentious and non-contentious advice with a strong commercial focus.

    Prior to joining mlplaw, Amelia worked in-house at a construction company and a tech start-up, developing a deep understanding of legal issues from a business perspective. In addition, she gained legal work experience in private practice at a national law firm and small to mid-sized regional firms, offering insight into various legal environments and client needs.

    Amelia is committed to delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions that align with clients’ strategic business objectives.

    Outside of work Amelia enjoys trying different restaurants, live music and comedy, country walks and spending time with family and friends.

    Email: ameliad@mlplaw.co.uk
    Phone: 0161 926 1528
    Ava Ali - Legal and Administrative Assistant

    Ava Ali

    Legal and Administrative Assistant

    Ava is a commercially focused Law graduate from the University of Manchester, who has embarked on several legal and admin experience across several ranging sectors prior to joining mlplaw in 2023.

    Ava’s main areas of work have been in property conveyancing, pro bono legal, employment law, and commercial litigation work. Along with this, Ava has vast experience across the retail and hospitality sector prior to legal experience, which has enabled her to grow a more casual, personable, yet enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and overall work.

    Ava has a hard-headed, rigorous yet realistic approach which allows her to take on tasks and work in an efficient manner. She assists the fee earners and consultants on a day-to-day basis with admin and litigation-based matters.

    Ava has utilised her past experiences to effectively manage administrative tasks whilst taking into account the clients’ best interests.

    Phone: 0161 926 9969
    Ellie Holbrook - Business and Client Aministrator

    Ellie Holbrook

    Client and Business Administrator

    Ellie has worked within the customer service industry since 2019 and has gained experience in multiple areas.

    Ellie is passionate about providing an excellent standard of service through both face to face and online platforms. She also utilises her experience by assisting with administrative tasks for the day to day running of the firm. With over 5 years of experience, Ellie understands the significance of creating a personal and worthwhile client journey.

    Outside of work, Ellie’s time is taken up by looking after her pet dog Toby and enjoys socialising with friends and family.

    Phone: 0161 926 9969

    Fiona Perrin

    Archivist

    Fiona has joined mlplaw from Albinson Napier & Wills Solicitors in Warrington. She has worked in the legal industry for over two years, she finds it really exciting and has learned so much during this time. Previous to this, she has always worked in an office environment.
    Outside of work Fiona is parent to one daughter and has four chihuahuas who all together make her very happy. She lives on a farm in Culcheth and helps her mum run the livery yard which is home for many horses grazing 60 acres.

     

    Phone: 0161 926 9969
    Employment Law solicitor Manchester

    Sasha Brine

    Partner - Employment Law

    Sasha Brine is a highly effective Solicitor with 15 years’ experience advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law . Sasha has provided crucial expert advice on a wide range of employment matters providing clients with timely pragmatic advice and the giving clients their desired outcome.

    Sasha has worked closely with employers from various sectors including financial services, insurance, professional services, educational establishments, technology and health care environments delivering practical and strategic guidance on complex employment issues. Sasha covers all aspect of restructures and reorganisation working closely with commercial teams to ensure the best possible outcome for clients.

    Sasha has spent a number of years with well-known corporate commercial firms and FTSE 100 organisations, assisting with large scale projects, buyouts and disposals prior to moving to mlplaw.

    Phone: 0161 926 1521
    Deborah Scales - Employment Law expert

    Deborah Scales

    Partner - Employment Law

    Deborah is an experienced Employment and Discrimination lawyer who has had a mixed practice representing both businesses and individuals. She believes this gives her the edge when negotiating with ‘the other side’. Areas of expertise include discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, restraints of trade, TUPE, collective redundancies, employment status and IR35 issues, managing employee conflict, grievance and disciplinary investigations, and negotiating severance packages (on both sides of the fence). With the explosion in remote working, Deborah has been advising businesses on the risks and opportunities of employing workers living in overseas jurisdictions.

    Deborah was Called to the Bar in 2007 and cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2011. She has sat on advisory panels including the EHRC’s panel on Religion & Belief and the Federation of Small Businesses’ Employment Law Policy Committee. She is a member of Lincoln’s Inn Denning Society after being awarded a scholarship in 2005. She been interviewed about employment law issues by BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Nottingham, BBC Radio Derby, and appeared on BBC News.

    Outside of work, she enjoys following her local pub bands and catching up with her three adult daughters – when they are all in the same country.

    Phone: 0161 926 1520
    Amy Jefferson - Paralegal - Employment Law

    Amy Jefferson

    Paralegal - Employment Law

    Following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Law, Amy started her legal career at a trade union law firm based in Sheffield in September 2022.

    Amy’s interest in legal practice began following a series of trips to the Manchester Crown Court public gallery with her Grandad. What started as a few day trips sparked a real interest in legal practice and a few years later she undertook work experience with a high street firm in Bramhall specialising in employment law.

    This area was further explored during university by studying an elective module in employment law and completing a part time work placement in employment law alongside studies in her final year. After university, looking to explore her options she began working in personal injury. However, quickly missing the pace and range of employment law, she returned to the area and has found the work to be meaningful and rewarding.

    In her spare time, Amy likes to attend live music events and go for walks in the Peak District.

    Colin Hornby - Family Law Solicitor

    Colin Hornby

    Partner - Family Law

    Colin has over a decade of hands-on experience in dealing with most types of family law matters. He stands out as a beacon of expertise and compassion in the family law arena. Particularly skilled at addressing the multifaceted challenges of divorce, financial remedy matters, and private child arrangements, Colin seamlessly combines unparalleled professional judgement with a warm, friendly conversational approach. Understanding the pressures and stresses of modern life, especially for business professionals, Colin makes himself accessible outside the conventional 9-5, often going above and beyond to provide timely advice. His rapidly escalating reputation in the legal world is a testament to the consistently excellent outcomes he achieves for his clients and the glowing feedback he receives.

    Drawing from personal experience as a separated parent, Colin offers a unique brand of empathetic service that resonates deeply with clients navigating the turbulent waters of family disputes. His recent accomplishment of skilfully handling an intricate divorce and financial remedy case — where he adeptly proved the opposing party’s deceit in dissipating assets, ultimately securing a remarkably favourable outcome for his client — further underscores his capabilities.

    One of Colin’s key strengths is handling significant amounts of evidence and paperwork ensuring no stone is left unturned. He is extremely competent at preparing detailed and persuasive witness statements and evidence for clients.

    Colin is a seasoned specialist in pre and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation and separation agreements/ disputes, and a vast range of intricate financial cases encompassing businesses, property portfolios, and substantial pension assets. He also deals with all types of private child arrangement matters post-separation, having managed cases involving severe allegations, resulting in fact-finding hearings. He ensures compliance through enforcement proceedings and does everything he can to ensure his clients achieve justice.

    Notably, Colins’s recent assistance in securing an interim-contact order for a client in difficult circumstances, typically challenging in court, further highlights his competence and unwavering commitment to clients’ rights. In Colin, clients find more than a solicitor; they discover a loyal and hardworking ally dedicated to championing their cause during life’s most challenging times.

    Away from work, Colin is kept busy with his four children. In his younger days he played for Everton FC and competed as a sprinter for Sale Harriers Manchester at National Level. The only running he does now is after his four children!

    Colin provides a free first appointment. If you would like to book an appointment with him, please do no hesitate to get in touch using the details below.

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