Committee Members

Qualifying as a Solicitor in 2008 and an Accredited Mediator in 2019, today Laura specialises in handling intricate financial arrangements during divorce or separation.

Owen was a Senior Claims Counsel with Travelers Europe and most recently the CEO of Solicitors Indemnity Fund Ltd. He specialised in Commercial Insurance and Claims against Solicitors. He has been a Partner in Private Practice as well as being an in house lawyer with The Prudential and Travelers Europe.

Marnie is a Solicitor at Trethowans, specialising in Banking and Corporate Law. Marnie completed her Legal Practice Course and Masters in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law in London, achieving a Distinction in both.

Hayley qualified as a solicitor in 2024 having worked in law in various roles since 2008. Hayley joined the Blanchards Bailey Private Client team in December 2024 and is based in Blandford Forum. She specialises in probate and estate administration and her expertise includes applications for UK Grants involving foreign domiciles.

Paul is the Managing Partner, head of the Litigation and Disputes Team and the Agricultural Team at Blanchards Bailey with offices in Blandford, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Weymouth. Paul is a Past President. 

Martin is a Consultant in HK Law’s Corporate & Commercial team and specialises in work involving regulated firms and activities. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.  Martin is a Past President.  

James is a Partner in Trethowans’ Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team, based in the Dorset offices in Poole and Bournemouth. He specialises in complex and catastrophic cases. James is a Past President. 

Joanne is a Solicitor at Lester Aldridge, specialising in Employment Law.  

Lisa is a Solicitor and Civil Mediation Council Registered Mediator in both Civil & Commercial Disputes and in Workplace & Employment disputes. She has practised as a Solicitor for over 28 years, qualifying in 1993.  

Simon Lacey is a Partner and the Head of the Criminal Department. He is a committed and experienced Criminal Solicitor. He is an able advocate and dedicated to both his work and his clients and deals with all aspects of the criminal process.

Peter was a Partner and Senior Partner at Williams Thompson Solicitors LLP, he specialised in family law work and private client. Peter is now a Council Member for Dorset and is involved in several projects to improve engagement between the Law Society and its members and with the numerous solicitor communities and societies that exist.

Originally articled in Taunton, David qualified as a Solicitor in 1979. He has experience in Local Government in Hampshire as well as private practice, conveyancing and other mixed work. David is now settled in Dorset and enjoying retirement.

Robin qualified into the Family Team in December 2023. 

Liam is a Solicitor in HK Law's Corporate and Commercial team, qualifying in April 2021.  Liam advises on a range of commercial matters specialising in company or business sales and acquisitions. 

Rebekah is a Private Client Executive at Harold G Walker Solicitors, specialising in Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Deputyship and Estate Administration. She is currently training to qualify as a Licensed Probate Practitioner and is continuing to build her specialist knowledge and experience in Private Client law.