A progressive
and dynamic law firm, it is
our policy to recruit and retain
highly motivated and skilled
legal professionals. We operate
a team approach and encourage
respect and responsibility through
the exchange of ideas and open
discussion.
Placing individual
specialist in each of our divisions
allows them to sharpen their
skills against new challenges.
And practicing at the cutting
edge of the law ensures we are
always up-to-date with the latest
legislation and court decisions
and will consider all factors
that might be of relevance to
your case – and are consequently
able to provide a more complete
service.
Many of our
lawyers are considered leading
experts in their fields and
are recognised by professional
bodies.
Responsible
for the firm’s can-do
culture, our team has a well-earned
reputation for getting the job
done quickly, efficiently, cost-effectively
and without drama.
Civil
Department
Derek
Hallam
Managing Partner
Regulatory, Civil, Crime
Criminal Duty Solicitor
0113 243 2288
civil@henryhyams.com
A solicitor
since 1979, Derek Hallam has
over 30 years’ practical
experience of working with the
law. Regarded as a specialist
in Regulatory, Civil and Criminal
law, his skills, knowledge and
tenacity have seen him become
one of the regions most sought
after solicitors.
As well as
his work prosecuting and defending
regulatory crime, representing
claimants in personal injury
cases and providing robust criminal
defences, his pragmatic, no-nonsense
approach has been a major influence
in creating the firm’s
positive can-do culture.
Dominic
Nurse
Partner
Civil, Property, Personal Injury,
Actions against the Police
Law Society Personal Injury
Panel
0113 243 2288
civil@henryhyams.com
Following completion
of his law degree at Leeds University
in 1990, Dominic Nurse qualified
at Cranswick Watson Solicitors
before joining Henry Hyams in
1993. His work in commercial
and personal civil litigation,
particularly property, personal
injury and actions against the
police has led to an enviable
reputation and his participation
in many high profile and important
cases. In recognition of his
skills and high quality work,
Dominic was made a Partner in
1997.
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Katy
Cowans
Solicitor
Civil, Prison Law
0113 243 2288
civil@henryhyams.com
Katy Cowans
began her career at Henry Hyams
as a junior secretary, working
her way up to paralegal before
training to become a solicitor.
Qualifying in March 2004, she
has since concentrated her skills
on Prison and Housing Law, as
well as handling civil claims
on behalf of prisoners.
Conveyancing
Michael
Bush
Partner
Property, Wills & Probate
0113 243 2288
m.bush@henryhyams.com
Michael Bush
has been with Henry Hyams since
1994 and a Partner with the
firm since 1997. As Head of
the Henry Hyams property department,
he handles all types of property
transactions including both
commercial and residential sales
and purchases and business sales
and acquisitions.
Judith
Hutton
Conveyancing Executive
Property
0113 243 2288
j.hutton@henryhyams.com
Working in
the legal sector for over 30
years with more than 20 specialising
in conveyancing, Judith Hutton
is one of the most experienced
property professionals anywhere.
Ensuring the smooth transition
of even the most complex of
deals, she provides an essential
and high quality service for
clients looking to purchase
property.
Suzy
Jarzyna
Conveyancing Executive
Residential Property
0113 243 2288
s.jarzyna@henryhyams.com
Specialising
in residential property conveyancing,
Suzy Jarzyna is an experienced
member of the team and holds
the position of Title Absolute
with the Halifax Estate Agents.
Working in the legal sector
since 1988, Suzy Jarzyna joined
Henry Hyams in 2002.
Emily
Osgerby
Conveyancing Executive
Residential Property
0113 243 2288
e.osgerby@henryhyams.com
Emily Osgerby
joined Henry Hyams in 1995 as
secretary to the Managing Partner,
before deciding to specialise
in residential property transactions.
Making the move to the conveyancing
team in 2000, she now manages
her own caseload of property
purchases, sales, re-mortgages
and deed of gifts.
Immigration
Gareth
Miller
Trainee Solicitor
Immigration
0113 243 2288
immigration@henryhyams.com
Having completed
his law degree at the University
of Leeds Gareth spent two and
a half years working for HM
Revenue & Customs as an
executive officer specialising
in VAT regulation and enforcement.
He went on to complete the Legal
Practice Course at the College
of Law York, choosing immigration
law amongst other electives.
Gareth began working at Henry
Hyams in July 2006. Having spent
some time in other departments
Gareth now specialises in immigration
law.
Emma
Best
Immigration Fee Earner
Immigration
0113 243 2288
immigration@henryhyams.com
Emma joined
Henry Hyams in 2004, initially
working within our Non-Contentious
department. She now specialises
in Immigration, providing advice
on all aspects including naturalisation,
entry clearance, appeals, student
visas, leave to remain, work
permits and HSMP applications.
Undertaking work for individuals
and businesses alike.
Family
Lloyd
Bergen
Senior Partner
Children, Divorce, Injunctions,
Ancillary Relief
Children’s Panel, Family
Law Panel, Member of Resolution
Representative of Children in
Court
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
As a specialist
in family law for over 30 years,
Lloyd Bergen has the experience,
skills and understanding required
to provide effective advice
in this sensitive area. With
an excellent reputation for
resolving difficult cases, he
has particularly expertise where
divorce, children, injunctions
and ancillary relief are involved.
Ruth
Shedlow
Partner
Children’s matters, Family,
Mental Health
Law Society Children Panel,
Law Society Mental Health Panel,
Tribunal Panel, Member of Resolution
Representative of Children in
Court
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
Having been
a trainee solicitor at Henry
Hyams, Ruth Shedlow qualified
in 1999. Going on to specialise
in family law, she has gained
valuable insight and far reaching
experience in all family matters
and is especially skilled in
cases involving mental health
issues.
Rehana
Seedat
Solicitor
Family
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
Having joined
Henry Hyams in 2002, Rehana
Seedat trained in various departments
before qualifying. She has since
made the decision to specialise
in family law and is now acknowledged
as a skilful and effective professional.
Louise
Ryder
Solicitor
Family
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
Louise qualified
in 2003 after becoming the National
Trainee Solicitor of the Year.
She joined Henry Hyams in 2007
and specialises in Children
matters (Public Law and Private),
Injunctions and other Family
matters.
Andrew
Watson
Solicitor
Resolution Specialist
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
Prior to joining
Henry Hyams in 2007, Andrew
worked at several law firms
based in London. He has a wealth
of knowledge in all areas of
family law, specialising in
financial disputes and cohabitation.
Andrew was initially called
to Lincoln's Inn as a barrister
in 1997, and re-qualified as
a solicitor in 2001.
Julie
Richardson
Solicitor
Children Panel, Family Panel
0113 243 2288
family@henryhyams.com
Since qualifying
in 2002, Julie has worked in
all areas of family law. She
now specialises in Children
Matters, including care residence
and contact domestic violence.
She joined Henry Hyams in 2007
and is a member of both the
Children and Family Panel.
Mental
Health
Ruth
Edwards
Solicitor
Mental Health
0113 243 2288
mental.health@henryhyams.com
Ruth qualified
in 2000 and became a member
of the Mental Health Tribunal
Panel in 2001. She joined Henry
Hyams in 2007 bringing with
her a wealth of knowledge and
experience in the areas of Mental
Health and Mental Capacity,
Enduring Powers of Attorney
and Wills & Probate.
Criminal
Clive
Bergen
Partner
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Part of the
Henry Hyams team since 1978,
Clive Bergen is considered one
of the regions
foremost criminal defence lawyers.
A partner for over twenty years,
his experience and
skill in all areas of crime
has played a major role in establishing
the firm's reputation as
leading criminal specialists.
Clive is on the Duty Solicitors
panel for Leeds and is a Higher
Rights advocate.
Graham
Parkin
Partner
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Another long
serving member of the Henry
Hyams team, Graham Parkin completed
his training contract with the
firm and took his appointment
as a solicitor in 1982. He has
specialised in criminal defence
work since that time. Also a
partner of over twenty years
his skills and expertise have
contributed to the development
of a successful department helping
Henry Hyams become the largest
criminal law practice in West
Yorkshire. He is a member of
the Leeds Criminal Law Committee,
Duty Solicitor Selection Committee
and Leeds Law Society Criminal
Practitioners. He is a member
of the Duty Solicitor panel
for Leeds and is a Higher Rights
advocate.
Jane
Cooper
Partner
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Jane Cooper
joined the firm in 1996 after
a background in both family
and criminal law. Since joining
the firm she has specialised
in criminal defence work and
became a partner in the Criminal
Department in 2002. She is a
long standing member of the
Duty Solicitor panel for
Leeds and is a Higher Rights
advocate.
Kate
Batty
Partner
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Kate Batty
joined the firm after completing
her law degree in 1999. She
trained at the firm, spending
time in other departments before
joining the criminal department
in 2000. She has specialised
in criminal defence work since
this time. Kate is a member
of the Duty Solicitor panel
for Leeds and is a Higher Rights
advocate.
Martin
Morrow
Associate Solicitor
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
After completing
his training contract with Henry
Hyams, Martin Morrow was admitted
as a solicitor with the firm
in February 1993. After gaining
experience in all departments
he now specialises in criminal
defence work, spending a large
proportion of his time representing
clients in the Youth Court.
He is a member of the Duty Solicitor
panel in Leeds and is a Higher
Rights advocate.
Timothy
Jacobs
Associate Solicitor
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
After completing
his training contract with Henry
Hyams, Timothy Jacobs was admitted
as a solicitor in 1997. He has
specialised in criminal defence
work since that time, although
also undertakes private prosecution
work regularly. He is a member
of the Duty Solicitor panel
for Leeds and is a Higher Rights
advocate, spending a significant
proportion of his time representing
clients at the Crown Court.
Mike
Walsh
Assistant Solicitor
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Mike Walsh
joined the firm in 1999 and
completed his training contract
in 2001 when he was admitted
as a solicitor. He is an integral
member of the Criminal department,
specialising in criminal defence
work. He is a member of the
Duty Solicitor panel for Leeds
and is a Higher Rights advocate.
Davina
Poli
Assistant Solicitor
Crime
0113 243 2288
crime@henryhyams.com
Davina was admitted
as a solicitor in 2005 having
completed her training at a Greater
Manchester firm. Davina joined
Henry Hyams in 2007. Since qualification
she has specialised in criminal
defence work. She is a member
of the Duty Solicitor panel for
Leeds, attending both courts and
police stations daily.
