Our People

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

Clare Strachan
Consultant
Clare Strachan

“Clare is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable, detailed, efficient and has digested and managed multiple moving parts on a complex £17.34m property refinance on our behalf, in ...

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Howard Gardener
Consultant
Howard Gardener

“An astute and excellent advocate” The Legal 500 Howard is a partner and founder of Phillips Law with 40 years’ experience as a Solicitor. For over 30 years he has also served as a Depu ...

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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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Jonathan Henley
Consultant
Jonathan Henley

Jonathan Henley is a Consultant with our property team, having been a solicitor for over 40 years. He has a wealth of experience dealing with residential property matters, as well as wi ...

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Graham Mott
Consultant
Graham Mott

Over the past 40 years Graham has worked for a number of firms across a wide range of property and development matters. As a member of the Society for Construction Law, Graham enjoys a ...

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Anna Rabin
Consultant
Anna Rabin

Anna acts for a broad range of clients – developers, contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, purchasers, tenants and funds. She advises on all aspects of the documentation used in co ...

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Sian Lias Shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year
Sian Lias Shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year

We are incredibly proud to announce that Sian Lias, legal director and co-head of the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Phillips Law, has been shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year at the  ...

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Dying Intestate with Minor Children
Dying Intestate with Minor Children

There has been a lot of press coverage recently following the untimely death of One Direction singer, Liam Payne, and the issue of the Grant of Representation in his estate. According t ...

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Protecting Your Legacy for Future Generations
Protecting Your Legacy for Future Generations

A Legal Guide to Minimising Inheritance Tax Inheritance Tax (IHT) can significantly impact the amount that you are able to pass to your children or other chosen beneficiaries when you d ...

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Navigating Risk in a Fast-paced Business Environment
Navigating Risk in a Fast-paced Business Environment

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the landscape is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer behaviour. For busin ...

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Breaking News: The Family Mediation Voucher scheme has been extended
Breaking News: The Family Mediation Voucher scheme has been extended

After many years of success, we are delighted that the Ministry of Justice has extended this scheme for a further 12 months so that family mediation remains a financially accessible opt ...

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Phillips Law in the Legal 500 – 2025
Phillips Law in the Legal 500 – 2025

Phillips Law is delighted to have been featured across six departments in the Legal 500 for 2025. The Legal 500 is a globally recognised legal directory that ranks law firms and individ ...

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