Our People

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

Jacqueline Drury
Partner
Jacqueline Drury

Jacqueline is very reliable and delivered advice that was practical and well-judged. She had a good grasp and understanding of the commercial aspects of our project and highlighted cont ...

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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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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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James Fairley
Consultant
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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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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Employment Law Update April 2026
Employment Law Update April 2026

We are about to see a great wave of Employment Law changes following the Employment Rights Act 2025 becoming law in December. We will use these updates to keep you abreast of the change ...

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January Round-Up 2026
January Round-Up 2026

As we look back on a busy and notable January at Phillips Law, we wanted to share a round-up of recent milestones, insights, and community moments from across the firm. Phillips Law cel ...

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Charity of the Year 2026: Victoria’s Promise
Charity of the Year 2026: Victoria’s Promise

We are proud to announce Victoria’s Promise as Phillips Law’s Charity of the Year for 2026. Victoria’s Promise is a local charity providing dedicated support to young women aged 25 to 5 ...

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Phillips Law Celebrates 40
Phillips Law Celebrates 40

This year we have the privilege to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Since opening our doors in 1986, our focus has been simple. We want to provide clear, dependable legal support that he ...

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Our Christmas Office Closure Dates for 2025
Our Christmas Office Closure Dates for 2025

As the festive season approaches, we would like to take a moment to thank our clients, colleagues, and wider community for the past year. Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and spen ...

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