
Stuart Cooper
Personal Experience Stuart heads our Criminal Litigation team and is widely regarded as one of the most skilled and professional Criminal Lawyers in the area. A talented and articulate advocate with an unrivalled reputation for results, client care and case management, Stuart is held in high regard by clients and peers alike. His robust and
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Lauren Bond
Personal Experience A meticulous and versatile solicitor, Lauren is an experienced advocate dedicated to delivering excellent client service. Lauren’s skill and compassion is always reassuring for client’s and has cemented her reputation for achieving favourable results. Now an owning partner of the firm, Lauren is a seasoned and qualified Duty solicitor with Higher Rights of
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Emma Marchant
Personal Experience Emma Marchant LLB (Hons) Now an owning partner of the firm, Emma qualified as a Solicitor in 2011 having graduated from Westminster University in 2007 and completing the Legal Practice Course from the College of Law in 2008. Emma joined Harris Cuffaro & Nichols in June 2014 from a North London based Property
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Hassan Mahmood
Personal Experience Owning partner Hassan joined HCN in November 2017 after qualifying as a solicitor in March 2016. Before joining us, Hassan trained and qualified at a boutique law firm in Inner London where he focused on dealing with legal matters associated with the set-up and running of businesses for Turkish, Middle Eastern and Far
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Justin Ginger
Personal Experience Now an owning partner of Harris Cuffaro & Nichols, Justin has fast developed an enviable reputation for efficacy as well as strategic long term planning across all areas of conveyancing for his many return clients since joining the firm in 2016. Justin provides expert advice on a broad range of real estate matters,
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Lin Plows
Personal Experience A partner of HCN since 2012, Lin has worked within Conveyancing and Private Client matters in the local area for over 25 years. Known for her breadth of knowledge, experience and expertise, Lin has developed a large client base and comes highly recommended by clients and professionals alike. A Licensed Conveyancer she qualified
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Robert Batchelor
Personal Experience Robert is an eloquent advocate whose precise yet personable approach to the law, evidence and advocacy keeps him highly regarded by clients and the local Courts alike. Robert specialises in all aspects of criminal law and can be found in Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts and Police Stations throughout the Southeast on a daily
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Kristina Smith
Personal Experience Kristina joined our busy Crime team as a recognised talent and effective Duty Solicitor in February 2024. Much liked by clients and peers, Kristina’s articulate and passionate advocacy has garnered a reputation for skilful client and case management that delivers favourable results. Since her qualification in 2018, Kristina has represented clients across a
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Michael Pierides
Personal Experience Michael qualified as a Solicitor in late 2024 after successful completion of his training contract with HCN, Michael works with partner Hassan Mahmood predominantly in Commercial Conveyancing. Michael obtained a 2:1 in his LLB from the University of Southampton in 2020. This was promptly followed with an LLM Masters in Legal Practice (Distinction)
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Hayley Mahoney
Personal Experience With over 20 years’ experience in Criminal defence, Hayley qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and has been at Harris Cuffaro & Nichols as an essential member of the Crown Court team since 2020. Hayley runs Crown Court cases including complex crime and is much admired by clients and counsel for her sensitive,
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