Our People

We bring talented people together to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Jacqueline Drury
Partner
Jacqueline Drury

“Jacqueline Drury is incredibly knowledgeable. She is thorough in her approach, and I take a lot of confidence from having her support.” “Jacqueline Drury is very good ...

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Jack Gardener
Partner
Jack Gardener

“One of the most impressive commercial lawyers I’ve seen. Jack understands that corporate standards are exact, and timescales are often tight; he delivers exactly what I need, on-time a ...

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James Fairley
Legal Director
James Fairley

James has approaching two decades of experience advising clients across a range of sectors on corporate and commercial matters.  He particularly enjoys working alongside SMEs and owner- ...

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John Miller
Legal Director
John Miller

John is an experienced commercial lawyer with a particular focus on franchising, intellectual property and data protection. John joined Phillips as a Legal Director in 2025, having prev ...

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Joanna Moroney
Legal Director
Joanna Moroney

Joanna Moroney is a Legal Director at Phillips Law in the firm’s corporate law practice. Joanna has nearly a decade of experience in corporate transactions, governance, and commercial s ...

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Nayank Dalesh
Solicitor
Nayank Dalesh

Nayank Dalesh is a Solicitor in the Corporate Department. He qualified in September 2025 having completed his training contract at Phillips Law. Nayank graduated from the University of ...

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Matt Blankley
Paralegal
Matt Blankley

Matt is a Corporate and Commercial Paralegal. He supports the team on a wide range of transactional matters, including M&A, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. Before jo ...

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Gemma Jones
Trainee Solicitor
Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones started as a trainee solicitor in September 2025, bringing valuable hands-on experience from her previous role as a Legal Assistant in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team. Sh ...

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Jonathan Pender
Consultant
Jonathan Pender

Jonathan was a founding member of Phillips Solicitors, when the firm was established in 1986. He qualified in law at Southampton University and, apart from some international travel, h ...

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Directors Take on Frozember to Raise Funds for The Pink Place
Directors Take on Frozember to Raise Funds for The Pink Place

On 27 November 2025 our directors from Phillips Law braved freezing temperatures and an outdoor ice bath as part of the Frozember Ice Challenge, raising vital funds for our Charity of t ...

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Celebrating 500 Reviews on Trustpilot
Celebrating 500 Reviews on Trustpilot

We are delighted to share that Phillips Law has reached an exciting milestone: 500 client reviews on Trustpilot, with an outstanding 4.9-star rating. This achievement reflects the trust ...

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Charity Quiz Raises Vital Funds for The Pink Place
Charity Quiz Raises Vital Funds for The Pink Place

An evening of friendly competition and community spirit brought the local business community together at Elai. Phillips Law hosted a highly successful charity quiz night on Wednesday, 1 ...

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Why does Resolution’s Code of Practice matter?
Why does Resolution’s Code of Practice matter?

I am a solicitor and, working in family law, that means that I am a litigator in an adversarial court system that pitches one person against another on a daily basis.  But family law is ...

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Phillips Law Takes on Frozember challenge for The Pink Place
Phillips Law Takes on Frozember challenge for The Pink Place

On 27 November, four of our directors, Hayley Eachus, Jack Gardener, Max Hope and David Robinson, will be taking part in the Frozember Ice Challenge. The challenge involves submerging t ...

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Why a “Good Divorce” Is Better for Everyone
Why a “Good Divorce” Is Better for Everyone

This week is Good Divorce Week but what does that actually mean? Resolution is shining a light on the idea that, while separation is never easy, it doesn’t have to be destructive. The p ...

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