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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Jacqueline Kendal
Partner
Jacqueline Kendal

“I cannot recommend Jacqueline Kendal and Phillips more strongly.  I had an….upsetting employment issue which Jacqueline helped me navigate. She was extremely approachable and friendly ...

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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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Jo Francis
Senior Associate
Jo Francis

Specialist Areas: Residential Conveyancing “Jo and her team have always provided an excellent service” Alex Glew Jo is a senior Associate who has worked within the residential property ...

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Jon Coles
Consultant
Jon Coles

Jon qualified as a solicitor in 1983, having obtained his law degree from Cardiff University. Jon is a highly experienced lawyer and having previously advised in a variety of legal area ...

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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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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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Employment Law Protection Scheme
Employment Law Protection Scheme

We understand that one of the greatest concerns for businesses today is the potential cost of defending employee claims. With employment law changes on the horizon, these concerns are o ...

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Samantha King Shortlisted as Legal PA of the Year
Samantha King Shortlisted as Legal PA of the Year

We are pleased to announce that Samantha King has been shortlisted in the Legal PA category at the 2025 PA of the Year Awards. She is a fundamental part of both our Corporate & Comm ...

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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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