Our senior partner David has been a successful solicitor for over 40 years. An acknowledged expert in Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing law he also holds Higher Rights of Audience enabling him to appear in the highest courts in the land. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. He has lectured and trained a wide variety of individuals not only in Licensing law and practice but also Business Management. The award of ‘Business Person of the Year’ 2017 by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (South East) is the latest evidence of his outstanding achievements.

A Managing Partner of the firm, Russell attended university where he qualified as an Occupational Psychologist, obtaining a B.Sc and M.Sc in Psychology. He practiced for several years before deciding to retrain and become a Solicitor, achieving a LL.B Hons. Having joined the firm in 2007, Russell brings his unique blend of psychology and legal expertise when undertaking negotiations, in Court and in all aspects of his legal work. Primarily working on all aspects of litigation and employment, Russell also has a strong reputation for dealing with Landlord & Tenant matters.

After studying for her Law degree in Southampton Lorna graduated in 2005 with a LL.B Hons. Having travelled the world for 6 months, she began her Legal Practice Course in 2006, qualifying and graduating in 2007. After joining Hook & Partners in 2007, she became a qualified solicitor two years later and was announced as a partner in 2014.

With over 34 years’ experience in the Hook & Partners Probate Department, Ros has been the Probate Manager for over 20 years. Her role includes taking instruction and the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates.

Debbi joined Hook & Partners in 2002 and has been developing her specialism in Residential Conveyancing since 1983. Her expertise lies in matters such as sales of purchases of freehold & leasehold properties, remortgages, transfer of equity, first registrations, new builds, help to buy, right to buy and registered & unregistered land.

After qualifying as a Licensing Conveyancer in 2010, Lucy then joined Hook & Partners in 2013. Her specialism in Residential Conveyancing means that she is expertly placed to handle matters such as sales of purchases of freehold & leasehold properties, remortgages, transfer of equity, first registrations, new builds, help to buy, right to buy and registered & unregistered land.

Sayuri joined Hook & Partners in 2016 as a Paralegal in the Commercial department. Now a trainee solicitor, she specialises in Commercial and Property matters. After graduating in Biomedical Science at King’s College London, Sayuri went on to study law and complete her diploma in law and legal practice at University of Law, London. As of May 2018, she will qualify as a Solicitor, bringing her experience in residential property and immigration from London law firms.

Sacha started working at Hook & Partners in February 2013 as secretary to Lorna Steed in the Commercial Department. Having also assisted in the Conveyancing Department, Sacha brings a wealth of understanding to the team. Today, she is legal assistant to Lorna Steed and is currently undertaking training to qualify as a Legal Executive.

Erin started at the firm in 2003, initially working within the Matrimonial Department and later, the Litigation Department. In 2011, she became Secretary to the Senior Partner who specialises in Licensing and during this time, also continued to deal with matrimonial. In 2016 she became the Practice Manager following her predecessor’s retirement and today deals with general office management and client care issues, whilst continuing to assist the Partners and work within the Litigation Department.