Our People

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

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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Alex Harwood
Legal Director
Alex Harwood

Alex’s principal focus is on real estate acquisitions, sales and asset management in the UK. Alex has a wide range of experience in mixed-use, retail and commercial asset management, as ...

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Simone Horrobin
Legal Director
Simone Horrobin

“Simone is tactical, knowledgeable and efficient.  She is always on hand and available to support us and we know we have someone who is fully committed to helping our business. Si ...

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Sian Lias
Legal Director
Sian Lias

“Sian Lias makes discussions very easy; she is knowledgeable, straightforward and great at explaining things” – The Legal 500, Recommended Lawyer and Rising Star, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Si ...

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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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Lisa Perry
Legal Director
Lisa Perry

Lisa is the co-head of the Wills, Trusts and Probate Department at Phillips Law and a Legal Director with 17 years’ experience. She qualified in 2008 after studying at Bristol Universit ...

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Community Spotlight: Phillips Law in the Basingstoke Gazette
Community Spotlight: Phillips Law in the Basingstoke Gazette

Phillips Law Featured in Basingstoke Gazette for Ongoing Support of Running Festival Phillips Law is proud to have been featured in the Basingstoke Gazette ahead of the Basingstoke Runn ...

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Welcome Claire Long and our 2025-27 Trainee Solicitors!
Welcome Claire Long and our 2025-27 Trainee Solicitors!

  We were delighted to welcome four new colleagues to Phillips Law on the 1st of September. Claire Long Is joining us as a Partner and Head of Commercial Property. With almost 20 y ...

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LPA registration fees to rise in November 2025
LPA registration fees to rise in November 2025

The Ministry of Justice has announced that, subject to parliamentary approval, the application fees for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will increase later this year. From ...

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How a Will helps secure your legacy
How a Will helps secure your legacy

No matter your age or financial position, having a valid, up-to-date Will is one of the most important steps in protecting your assets and the people you care about. By discussing your ...

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New changes to UK data protection law – do you know how it affects your business?
New changes to UK data protection law – do you know how it affects your business?

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 became law on 19th June and amends elements of the existing law[1] – albeit much of it is yet to come into effect. We think many of the updates ...

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Supporting the Next Generation: Phillips Law Hosts Students from Testbourne School
Supporting the Next Generation: Phillips Law Hosts Students from Testbourne School

Exploring legal careers and inspiring future solicitors Last week, Phillips Law welcomed a group of Year 10 students from Testbourne School to our offices, providing them with insights ...

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