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Our People

At the heart of Hannays Solicitors and Advocates Ltd., are the people who work diligently for their clients and it is their depth of knowledge, commitment and persistence that has made the firm as successful as it is today.

Private Client and Conveyancing

Kim Rainford BA (Hons) Law : Managing Director

Kim Rainford BA (Hons) Law : Managing Director

Managing Director

Kim is originally from Hull, but for a long time has made the North-East his home. He qualified as...

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Craig Thompson LL.B LL.M Solicitor/Notary Public

Craig Thompson LL.B LL.M Solicitor/Notary Public

Solicitor/ Notary Public

Craig is a solicitor/notary public with our firm who specialises in residential conveyancing and is supervised by Kim Rainford. He assists...

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Jordan Garvin

Jordan Garvin

Solicitor

I am a Solicitor within the Conveyancing and Private Client Department at Hannays Solicitors and Advocates. I graduated in...

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Neil Priestley

Neil Priestley

Registered Conveyancing Technician

Neil is a Registered Conveyancing Technician who manages a small caseload of residential property transactions whilst supporting the work...

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Gavin Coates

Gavin Coates

Trainee Solicitor

Gavin joined the firm in June 2021 after graduating from Northumbria University in 2021 with a First Class Honours...

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Children and Family

Gill Wright LL.B (Hons) : Director

Gill Wright LL.B (Hons) : Director

Director, Head of Children and Family

Gill qualified as a solicitor in 1993 after obtaining her Law Degree from Nottingham Trent University and studying for...

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Leeanne Pearce LL.B

Leeanne Pearce LL.B

Solicitor Advocate for Children and Family

Leeanne has worked with our firm since 2009.  She specialises in Family Law and is supervised by Gill Wright...

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Other members of staff

Margarita Rainford BA(Hons) : Practice Administrator

Margarita Rainford BA(Hons) : Practice Administrator

Practice Administrator

Following a change in direction from a long career in nursing Margarita graduated from the University of Sunderland with...

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What our clients think

"We felt the Solicitor genuinely cared and kept us updated at all times"
"Can excellence be improved upon!!!"
"Very polite staff and straightforward procedure"
"I would recommend because of the professionalism at all times from the staff"
"Recommended by our Estate Agents - easy to make initial contact"
"We couldn't be any happier with the service we received"

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