Meet The Team
Get to know the dedicated professionals behind the expert service we provide.
Our team is a diverse and experienced group of experts in property law, committed to delivering exceptional service. Learn about the individuals who make our firm thrive and discover how their expertise can benefit you in your property matters.
Management Team
Tracy Harding
Managing Director
Tracy Harding
Tracy is the Managing Director of PM Property Lawyers. Tracy has 17 years of management experience within the legal industry.
Tracy works closely with the senior management team to ensure we have the right systems, policies and procedures to deliver the best service to our clients.
Outside of work, Tracy enjoys looking after her peacocks.
Charlotte Surplice
Associate Director
Charlotte Surplice
Charlotte completed her MA Law and LPC at the University of Sheffield before joining PM in 2009. She is a Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer and has held roles such as Conveyancing Team Manager, and Senior Legal Support Manager, before becoming Associate Director.
Charlotte oversees supervision, risk management, and the operational and technical performance of the business, ensuring timely legal advice and meeting client expectations.
Away from work, Charlotte loves a shopping spree, cooking, and going for walks with her French bulldog.
Reece Suter
Associate Director
Reece Suter
Reece is a Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer specialising in the sale and purchase of businesses and commercial premises.
Reece’s primary role is to oversee and supervise its Commercial Property Department, however he also acts for clients directly on more complex and technical matters.
Prior to his current role, Reece has held several senior management positions within the business. He completed his LLB law degree at Sheffield Hallam University and undertook the LPC at the University of Sheffield.
Outside of work, Reece is a food fanatic, enjoying local food festivals and restaurants.
Karen Castrignano
Senior Manager – New Business and Administration
Karen Castrignano
Karen is a senior manager with 20 years of management experience and has been with us since 2016.
Karen is responsible for the new business and administration team. Her main focus is on driving new business and ensuring we deliver a high level of customer service.
Away from work, Karen enjoys spending time with her family.
Conveyancing Team
Charlotte Surplice
Associate Director
Charlotte Surplice
Charlotte completed her MA Law and LPC at the University of Sheffield before joining PM in 2009. She is a Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer and has held roles such as Conveyancing Team Manager, and Senior Legal Support Manager, before becoming Associate Director.
Charlotte oversees supervision, risk management, and the operational and technical performance of the business, ensuring timely legal advice and meeting client expectations.
Away from work, Charlotte loves a shopping spree, cooking, and going for walks with her French bulldog.
Joanne Darwin
Team Leader
Joanne Darwin
Joanne is involved in coaching and mentoring the lawyers and legal assistants in her team in different areas of conveyancing.
Away from work, Joanne plays the Tenor Horn in a brass band.
Lisa Hardy
Team Leader
Lisa Hardy
Lisa is a Team Leader and has been with us since 2017. She previously helped to run the physiotherapy department in a care home.
Lisa’s job involves supervision of one of the legal teams comprised of Lawyers and Legal Assistants and day to day management of the same ensuring a quality service is provided and KPI’s are met.
Away from work, Lisa is a busy mum to four girls and she also plays the baritone in a brass band.
Michelle Naylor
Team Leader
Michelle Naylor
Michelle has over 30 years of experience working in the conveyancing industry, including as a receptionist, secretary, senior assistant, and fee earner.
Michelle manages a team of conveyancers and assists members within the team to ensure that their work meets the SLAs required of them.
Away from work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, as well as venturing out abroad.
Hema Valand
Senior Property Lawyer
Hema Valand
As part of her role as a senior property lawyer, she deals with leasehold, new-build, and shared-ownership transactions.
Away from the office, Hema loves music, as well as cooking and poetry.
Kay Liddle
Senior Property Lawyer
Kay Liddle
Kay is a Senior Property Lawyer and has been with us since 2015. She has more than 30 years of experience in conveyancing.
Kay is involved in organising our busy team and also runs a complex caseload of predominantly sale and purchase files but also enjoys working on cases a little out of the ordinary.
Away from work, Kay enjoys socialising, swimming, sewing crafts and discovering new places.
Laura Shaw
Senior Property Lawyer
Laura Shaw
Laura graduated in 2017 with a Law degree and also in 2019 from her Masters and LPC. Laura then qualified as a solicitor in February 2022.
Laura is responsible for various aspects within conveyancing, including, freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership and right to buy.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys socialising with friends and family.
Sophie O’Shea
Senior Property Lawyer
Sophie O'Shea
Sophie deals with various aspects of the transaction, including, liaising with clients, solicitors, and estate agents, ensuring a swift transaction.
Outside of work, Sophie is a part-time drummer where she plays in band, regularly at festivals.
Annie Milner
Property Lawyer
Annie Milner
Annie achieved her LLM in Legal Professional Practice in 2023.
Having progressed from being a Legal Assistant she is a Property Lawyer for those that are selling their properties. Clients have praised Annie for her communication during their case.
Outside of work, Annie enjoys socialising with friends and takes an interest in History.
Christopher Morris
Property Lawyer
Christopher Morris
Christopher joined us after graduating with an LLB- First in 2021 and completed his LPC in 2024.
Christopher is responsible for sale and purchase transactions, making sure good communication is kept throughout.
In his spare time, Christopher plays for a 7-a-side football team in Sheffield.
Donna Cutts
Property Lawyer
Donna Cutts
Donna is involved in all aspects of conveyancing, dealing with different files on a day-to-day basis.
Away from work, Donna loves all things motorbikes.
Elissa Parkin
Property Lawyer
Elissa Parkin
Elissa is a Property Lawyer in our conveyancing department. Elissa started out as an Admin Apprentice in 2014 and she is now currently doing her CLC.
Elissa deals with enquiries, reports, and lenders, along with exchanging and completions.
Away from work, Elissa enjoys going to going to music festivals, skiing and spending time with her dog.
Emma Burnham
Property Lawyer
Emma Burnham
Emma has over 10 years of experience, starting off in customer service, and working up through being a secretary, an assistant, a remortgage case handler, and then onto a residential conveyancer.
Emma deals with all aspects of the transaction, from when the client is instructed to completion.
Georgia Lowson
Property Lawyer
Georgia Lowson
Georgia joined as a trainee and has progressed to a residential conveyance. She is currently at her CILEX level 3.
As part of her role as a residential conveyancer, Georgia deals with all aspects of the transaction and guides the client through the process.
Away from work, Georgia plays for Sheffield Wednesday Ladies and enjoys socialising with friends.
Jacob Loveless
Property Lawyer
Jacob Loveless
Jacob is a sale property lawyer in the conveyancing department. Jacob achieved a law degree from Sheffield Hallam University in 2023
Jacob ensures files are kept up to date, drafting documents and communicating with clients.
Outside work, Jacob enjoys reading and also watching football and spending time with his son.
Jake Berriman
Property Lawyer
Jake Berriman
Jake is a property lawyer and graduated in 2020 with an LLB Law Hons She has now completed her CLC Level 4 and will continue her studies to become a Licenced Conveyancer.
Jake deals with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction, from instruction to completion.
Away from work, Jake loves everything nature and rugby.
Jennifer Turton
Property Lawyer
Jennifer Turton
Jennifer is a Property Lawyer and trainee solicitor in the conveyancing department. She has an Undergraduate degree in History, a Graduate Diploma in Law and LPC and a Masters in Legal Practice.
Jennifer deals with Sale and Purchase transactions and running these until legal completion.
Away from work, Jennifer loves to bake.
Mollie Lancaster
Property Lawyer
Mollie Lancaster
Mollie is a Property Lawyer and has been working within a Law Practice since 2009, starting in Business Administration. She has now completed her CLC Level 4 and will continue her studies to become a licensed conveyancer.
Mollie currently deals with all types of sale properties and freehold purchasers.
Outside of work, Mollie enjoys hitting the gym, socialising with friends and family, as well as going for walks.
Joseph Wright
Property Lawyer
Joseph Wright
Joseph’s job involves handling sale and purchase transactions from allocation to completion while also following regulatory procedures and representing clients’ best interests.
Away from work, Joseph plays guitar. He also likes to stay active.
Olivia Thawley
Property Lawyer
Olivia Thawley
Olivia assists in dealing with residential sales and purchase transactions ensuring a quality service is delivered to all customers.
Outside work, Olivia is part of a band that played on the BBC Introducing Stage at Tramlines in 2021.
Sarah Bull
Property Lawyer
Sarah Bull
Sarah is a conveyancer undertaking sale purchase and remortgage matters.
Her favourite part of the job is looking through title deeds.
To unwind, Sarah enjoys colouring and painting. Sarah finds art to be very therapeutic.
Megan Otter
Senior Legal Assistant
Megan Otter
Megan graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2022 with a First-Class Law Degree.
Megan assists with fast-paced property transactions such as New Builds and Auctions as well as the wider conveyancing transactions.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys dancing and has been doing so since 2003, and she still has weekly lessons.
Alicia Eastwood
Legal Assistant
Alicia Eastwood
She was offered a permanent role in January 2025. As part of her role, Alicia assists the Conveyancing Department, from the quotation stage, opening files and issuing client care packs, to assisting with Contract Packs and beyond.
Amanda Eastwood
Legal Assistant
Amanda Eastwood
Amanda began her legal career in 2001 as a legal assistant.
As part of her role, she assists property lawyers in all aspects of conveyancing, from speaking with clients, agents and solicitors to drafting contract packs and dealing with completions.
Away from the office, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys holidays abroad.
David Thomas
Legal Assistant
David Thomas
David gained nearly 10 years of experience working in Mortgages and Security in the Banking sector before joining the firm, which in turn, built up his knowledge of the Conveyancing process.
Gemma Anderson
Legal Assistant
Gemma Anderson
Gemma joined the team in July 2022 and has since provided invaluable support to Georgia, assisting in various aspects of conveyancing transactions.
Gemma is passionate about client service, ensuring smooth and efficient residential conveyancing transactions for clients.
Haajirah Nawaz
Legal Assistant
Haajirah Nawaz
Haajirah is a legal assistant for our Property Lawyers. She completed her LLB in 2021 and is currently completing her LPC.
Haajirah helps assist her Property Lawyer in both Sale and Purchase transactions.
In her spare time, Haajirah enjoys baking and sewing. She is also trying to learn a new language currently.
Hannah Thompson
Legal Assistant
Hannah Thompson
Hannah deals with both residential sales and purchases, and helps out in all areas of the transacton.
In her spare time, she likes spending time with her dog and she is currently training to earn her private pilot’s licence.
Isabella Broome
Legal Assistant
Isabella Broome
Isabella is a legal assistant for our Property Lawyers. She is recently an LLB Law Graduate and embarked on her LPC LLM in 2024.
Isabella deals with numerous aspects of sale and purchase transactions including requesting redemption statements and drafting completion statements.
Away from work, Isabella is a keen off-road cyclist who competes up and down the country.
Jade Palmer
Legal Assistant
Jade Palmer
Jade is a legal assistant for our Property Lawyers. She graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Master of Laws in Legal Professional Practice in 2022.
Jade helps assist her Property Lawyer in both Sale and Purchase transactions, making sure good client care is kept throughout.
In her spare time, Jade enjoys Anime, gaming and days out with her family.
Jaia Brunt
Legal Assistant
Jaia Brunt
Jaia assists senior property lawyer, Laura Shaw, which involves working with freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership and right-to-buy.
Away from the office, Jaia enjoys getting active at the gym, as well as spending time with friends and family.
Karine Goguen
Legal Assistant
Karine Goguen
Day-to-day, Karine assists her property lawyer with ongoing transactions at every stage of the property journey.
Away from work Karine enjoys doing graphic design.
Kassandra Sutton
Legal Assistant
Kassandra Sutton
Kassandra is a legal assistant for our Property Lawyers. She has completed her LLB and is excited to further her knowledge and experience in conveyancing.
Kassandra currently assists Elissa in managing her case load, dealing with the day-to-day duties of providing support to the file handler.
Ryan Meadowcroft
Legal Assistant
Ryan Meadowcroft
Ryan’s helps keep transactions progressing smoothly by assisting property lawyers.
Outside of work, Ryan likes his sport by watching Rotherham United and playing golf.
Sian Faries
Legal Assistant
Susan Hutton
As part of her role, Susan is the first point of contact for clients, estate agents and solicitors and assists with any queries they may have.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys going out with her friends, as well as spending time with her family and her dog.
Susan Hutton
Legal Assistant
Sian Faries
Sian Faries is a member of the conveyancing team and she is responsible for archiving documents such as Deeds and Securities in our secure storage.
In her role as a Legal Assistant, Sian handles client enquiries, provides fixed-fee conveyancing quotes, opens files and applies for searches.
Commercial Property Team
Reece Suter
Associate Director
Reece Suter
Reece is a Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer specialising in the sale and purchase of businesses and commercial premises.
Reece’s primary role is to oversee and supervise its Commercial Property Department, however he also acts for clients directly on more complex and technical matters.
Prior to his current role, Reece has held several senior management positions within the business. He completed his LLB law degree at Sheffield Hallam University and undertook the LPC at the University of Sheffield.
Outside of work, Reece is a food fanatic, enjoying local food festivals and restaurants.
Lindsey McAteer
Solicitor
Lindsey McAteer
Lindsey is a solicitor in our commercial property department.
She has amassed a wealth of experience in acting for a broad range of commercial landlords and tenants. Lindsey’s experience extends to complex leasehold matters, grants, assignments, sub-leases, variations and surrenders.
Reed Vallance-Owen
Commercial Property Lawyer
Reed Vallance-Owen
Reed is one of our property lawyers in the Commercial Property Department and is currently training to be a Licensed Conveyancer. He has spent 6 years working in the conveyancing industry with 3 years at Property Search Group.
Reed covers a range of files from sale and purchases to complex trust and company matters.
Outside of work, Reed enjoys trips to the cinema, playing football and travelling.
Arshia Khan
Senior Commercial Property Assistant
Arshia Khan
Arshia is a senior commercial property team assistant with an LLB and an LPC. Arshia began as a residential conveyancing assistant in 2023 before transitioning into commercial conveyancing with PM.
As part of her role, Ashia assists property lawyers in various complex commercial conveyancing matters, particularly relating to sales and purchases.
Ben Mellors
Senior Commercial Property Assistant
Ben Mellors
Ben is a senior assistant in our Commercial Property Department and he graduated with his Bachelor of Laws in 2021 from the University of Winchester. Ben is currently completing his LPC LLM and he is one of our future trainee solicitors.
Ben assists the Associate Director on sale and purchase cases for commercial property.
In his spare time Ben enjoys watching football and supports Northampton Town.
Megan Hall
Commercial Property Assistant
Megan Hall
Before becoming a commercial conveyancing assistant, Megan previously worked in remortgaging and also in the plot sales team. She is now currently working towards her MA Law (conversion) course.
As part of her role, Megan assists the lead fee earner in all aspects of the commercial conveyancing case.
Away from work, Megan competes as a strongwoman as well as enjoying hiking and wild swimming.
Sangiwe Mbele
Commercial Property Assistant
Sangiwe Mbele
Sangiwe is a legal assistant in our Commercial Property Department. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Law with Criminology and is one of our future trainee solicitors.
Sangiwe helps assist her property lawyer on a range of complex matters for both sale and purchase transactions.
Outside of work, Sangiwe enjoys going to the gym. She likes watching true crime documentaries and reading.
Remortgage Team
Hayley Meadows
Team Supervisor – Remortgage & Transfer of Equity
Hayley Meadows
Hayley supervises and manages the workload of the Technical Lawyers to ensure that their work meets the SLA’s required of them.
Away from work, Hayley has 2 kittens to keep her busy. In her free time she enjoys swimming and is a member of RSPB.
Laura Bennett
Team Leader – Remortgage & Transfer of Equity
Laura Bennett
Laura oversees a small team of property lawyers and assistants. She manages the team day-to-day to ensure they hit their KPIs and give the best service to clients.
Away from work, Laura loves to spend time with her family and friends, dining out, and visiting new places.
Amy Hobson
Senior Transfer of Equity Property Lawyer
Amy Hobson
Amy deals predominantly deals with Remortgage and Transfer of Equity cases and enjoys the complex matters her caseload often brings.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys badminton, yoga, cinema and socialising with friends.
Lucy Bulcroft
Remortgage and Transfer of Equity Property Lawyer
Lucy Bulcroft
As part of her role, she handles a caseload of clients who wish to either remortgage or transfer ownership. She also drafts legal documents, advises clients on the transaction and completes the transactions based on client instructions.
Away from the office, Lucy enjoys going travelling abroad and shopping.
Bartosz Wojciechowski
Remortgage Property Lawyer
Bartosz Wojciechowski
His role as a remortgage property lawyer involves dealing with a caseload of remortgage matters from instruction to completion. He deals with title issues, drafting documents and managing the financial side of the transaction. He also assists clients by making the process as simple as possible for them and providing a helping hand at each step of the transaction.
In his spare time, Bartosz plays table tennis in his local league as well as speed chess. He also enjoys cooking different cuisines, especially Asian.
Mollie Jones
Remortgage Assistant
Mollie Jones
Mollie is an assistant in our admin team. Mollie has been with us since 2020 and is responsible for the initial client communication and updating cases and making sure all files are kept up-to-date.
Away from work, Mollie enjoys travelling, as well as reading and writing.
Godwin Okolocha
Remortgage Assistant
Godwin Okolocha
Godwin is a legal assistant in the Conveyancing team, after graduating in 2022 from the University of Sheffield.
In Godwin’s role, he assists with performing a smooth and efficient transition for clients.
Outside of work, Godwin enjoys being outside and experiencing different wildlife. He also enjoys doing yoga.
Post Completion Team
Konstantina Lamprou
Post Completion Assistant
Konstantina Lamprou
Konstantina is responsible for administrating all post-completion procedures, including land registry applications, SDLT tax return submissions, and completing deed returns.
Outside of work, Konstantina plays volleyball competitively, she also likes meeting up with friends and spending time outside.
Esme Mitchell
Post Completion Assistant
Esme Mitchell
As part of her role, Esme is involved in a range of tasks, including submitting tax returns, dealing with property deeds and performing registration on residential properties. She also liaises with the Land Registry, HMRC and other law firms daily to ensure client interests are protected.
In her spare time, Esme enjoys travelling and visiting the peak district with her dog.
Admin Team
Sarah Keyworth
Admin Team Leader
Sarah Keyworth
Sarah has worked in the administration team coming up 4 years, starting as an assistant and working up to a senior role and now a team leader.
Sarah ensures that the administration team are working to company policies and procedures and adhering to company SLA times.
Away from work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family.
Jessica Heraghty
Admin Assistant
Jessica Heraghty
Jessica is involved in collecting IDs, and armalytix, and completing due diligence checks.
Away from work, Jessica enjoys listening to live music.
Jordan Siddall
Admin Assistant
Jordan Siddall
Jordan graduated from university in 2023 with a BA Hons LLB Law Degree. During this time Jordan also got involved in the Lincoln Law Clinic.
Jordan handles admin related work on new files, this includes completing due diligence, requesting contract draft papers and communicating with clients.
Technical Team
Paul Keeble
Technical Support Specialist
Paul Keeble
Paul is a fundamental part of the technical team with over 40 years in conveyancing: including case handling, technical title checks, managing teams and mentoring of legal staff.
Paul is responsible for supporting the technical team on technical matters.
Paul is a father of two and a grandfather of three. In his spare time Paul enjoys following his football team, Liverpool FC.
Gregory Nettleship
Technical Supervisor
Gregory Nettleship
Greg is part of the conveyancing Technical team. He has over 40 years of experience in residential property, qualifying as a solicitor in 1984.
Greg is responsible for giving technical support to legal, post-completion and admin teams including file reviews.
In his spare time, Greg enjoys, spending time with his family, going to church, music and walking.
Ria McQuaide
Technical Property Lawyer
Ria McQuaide
As part of her role Ria undertakes case handling and assisting trainees in more technical tasks.
Outside of work Ria is an avid horse enthusiast and enjoys nothing more than riding her own horse in the UK countryside.
Lisa Bramham
Technical Support Lawyer
Lisa Bramham
Lisa deals with case handling and technical work.
Outside of work, Lisa has a young son and a dog named Mabel, both keep her extremely busy. But she is also a season ticket holder at Bradford City FC and spends most of her holidays on the East Coast of the country in her holiday home.
Asma Khan
Technical Support Lawyer
Asma Khan
As part of her role, Asma checks files for conveyancers ensuring that any risk to the firm is eliminated or minimised. She ensures that the file handlers are assured that everything is in order per the SRA and the firm’s guidelines.
Away from the office, Asma enjoys baking, swimming and going on long walks.
New Business Team
Daniel Blackburn
New Business Supervisor
Daniel Blackburn
Daniel is responsible for managing the New Business Team and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Daniel assists the team with any queries, providing feedback and training the team on aspects of their role.
Away from work, Daniel enjoys the piano, reading and playing board games.
Ellie Clarke
Sales Executive
Ellie Clarke
Ellie currently works in the new business team where she provides conveyancing quotes and acts as the first point of contact for clients.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys socialising with friends, reading and travelling.
June Allen
Sales Executive
June Allen
June works in the New Business Department and she is the first point of contact for clients when it comes to buying or selling their home.
Outside of work, June enjoys travelling and socialising with friends and family. June likes to keep fit and do exercise classes, swimming and running.
Jack Stevens
Sales Executive
Jack Stevens
Jack is the first point of contact for new clients, dealing with quotes and any questions or concerns clients may have when it comes to dealing with their property transactions.
Away from work, Jack enjoys spending time with his family and socialising with friends.
James Fairchild
Sales Executive
James Fairchild
James is involved in the new business team where he deals with quotes, contacting clients and helps set up files.
Away from work, James enjoys watching and playing football.
Corey Sargent
Sales Executive
Corey Sargent
Corey has operated in customer service for the past 12 months, prior to which he graduated with a BA Hons in international business management.
Corey is involved in the new business team where he deals with quotes and contacting clients about starting their property journey.
Outside of work, Corey enjoys all kinds of sports as well as drawing.
Saul Robertson
Trainee Sales Executive
Saul Robertson
Within the new business team, Saul deals with quotes and also contacts clients about starting their property journey.
Outside of work, Saul enjoys socialising with friends as well as playing rugby.