Vivienne qualified as a solicitor at Berrymans Solicitors in 2013 and became a Director in 2017. She has been the head of the Personal Injury Department for almost 20 years and sits on the firm’s Executive and Marketing Committees. Vivienne has appeared as an adviser on BBC’s Watchdog and Sky’s Legal TV and given numerous local radio interviews. She also voices the firm’s commercial on Free Radio.

Working with Vivienne, you can be assured that she will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for you. You will be treated with understanding, kindness and sensitivity. She is renowned for her attention to detail and analytical mind, giving her an advantage over her competitors.

Vivienne can help you with a wide range of issues including:

• Negligent treatment in a range of specialisms to include Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Nephrology and Cosmetic Surgery
• Late or missed diagnosis of cancer and other conditions
• Birthing injuries where poor care has led to PTSD, retained placenta, bowel or bladder injuries, stillbirth
• Claims against GPs, NHS Trusts and private consultants
• Missed fractures on x-rays
• Accidents at work
• Catastrophic injuries from road traffic accidents, including paralysis & amputation
• Food poisoning claims
• Product liability claims
• Claims arising from defective beauty treatments
• Representation at Inquests
• Dental negligence claims

Vivienne lives locally and is married with three children. In her spare time she enjoys holidays with her family, music and running, having taken part in the Stratford 10k, Regency Run and the Two Castles Run (which is sponsored by Berrymans Solicitors).

Get in touch to find out how Vivienne can help you with your personal injury and medical negligence claims.

Gilson became head of the Berrymans Solicitors’ Commercial team in 1995 and is our Senior Partner. He chairs the firm’s Executive Committee. During his career, Gilson has dealt with a great number of corporate, commercial and property matters, many high value and complex transactions and has acted for well-known names and brands. Working with Gilson, you can be assured that you will be provided with sound commercial advice from someone who likes to understand client’s objectives and meet their aims in a timely and practical way.

Gilson can help you with a wide range of issues including:

• Commercial property matters (sales, leases, developments and secured lending)
• Company matters (formations, shareholders’ agreements, sales, purchases and financing)
• Commercial matters (partnership, agency, commercial agreements, terms and conditions and joint ventures)
• Estate agency terms and conditions and compliance
• Company share sales, purchases and re-organisations.

Get in touch to find out how Gilson can help you with commercial advice.

Donna joined Berrymans Solicitors in 2000 and has been a partner since 2008. Donna is the head of the Wills and Probate team. Donna has an in-depth level of experience in matters relating to Wills, probate, care funding and court of protection work. She offers practical, sensible advice to her clients when drafting their Wills and prides herself in providing an efficient, cost effective service. Donna has prepared Wills for all manner of clients and brings the same, personal touch to all of them. She advises families who need help and assistance with elderly vulnerable relatives.  Working with Donna, you will be provided with empathetic advice and clear guidance to ensure you achieve your objectives.

Donna has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2005 and is also a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Donna is a trained Dementia Friend and has undertaken Bereavement training.

Donna can help you with a wide range of issues including:

• Drafting Wills and Codicils
• Advising on inheritance tax planning and safeguarding of assets
• Administering estates
• Preparing Deeds of Variation
• Preparing Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications
• Advising on the creation and administration of lifetime trusts and those arising on death
• Elderly client advice including contested Statutory Will applications and contested Deputyship and Power of Attorney matters in the Court of Protection
• Assisting clients where family members have lost capacity
• Care funding issues

Donna is married with a young family and lives locally. She is an active member of the community sitting on committees in her local area and helps at local fundraising events. In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, skiing and horse riding.

Get in touch to find out how Donna can help you.

Kevin joined Berrymans Solicitors in 1994 after graduating from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and became one of the firm’s Partners in 1999. Since then, he has used his expertise and knowledge of the issues faced by our clients to provide clear, strategic and cost-effective advice to help them achieve the best possible results. His expertise covers business, charity, and sports law.

Kevin acts for a number of well-known businesses and charities and bring a calm, knowledgeable and practical approach to his clients.

Kevin can help you with a wide range of issues including:

• Commercial property law
• Purchases of freehold and leasehold properties
• Commercial conveyancing
• Business sales and acquisitions
• Drafting and advising on high value commercial contracts
• Charities
• Sports law advice for governing bodies, clubs, coaches, and individuals

Kevin lives in Leamington and is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and cycling but opts to watch the cricket and rugby rather than play. He is the Chairman of Leamington Cricket Club.

Get in touch today to find out if Kevin can help you with your business, charity or sports law queries.

Position: Partner

Sophia has specialised in family law since 2007. She heads our family law Department, having previously headed a childcare Department and throughout her practice has always focused on providing excellent client care.

Sophia has an understanding and personable demeanour and is able to understand the needs of clients during this difficult period of their lives. She is also able to take a robust view and is realistic about what can be achieved in terms of reaching a settlement.

Sophia understands the financial challenges that need to be overcome to reach a financial settlement that is fair and reasonable, meets the needs of the parties and in accordance with the law puts the children first. She is able to advise clients in connection with the options that are available to them and assist them in making important decisions regarding the settlement of finance and property cases. Sophia also has the tenacity to take matters through the court process where cases do not settle.

Sophia has experience of dealing with finance and property matters and understands the dynamics of business whether in the guise of a private limited company, partnerships or professional entities.

Sophia is a member of Resolution, a member of the Association of lawyers for Children and an accredited member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel.

Sophia is able to provide clients with expert legal advice in respect of any family matters including:

• Divorce
• Financial matters
• Children act issues including guardianship issues and acting for grandparents.
• Civil partnerships
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Separation agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Injunctive proceedings including freezing orders.

Away from the office, Sophia is the Legal Advisor and Chair of a local Fostering Agency dealing with applications of prospective foster carers. Sophia is also a school Governor of a primary school and provides language tuition in her spare time.

Outside of work, Sophia loves to spoil her two little boys and keeps them busy and entertained. She loves to read, listen to music, run (when time allows) and long country walks. She also enjoys a full social life including music shows, cinema, dancing, dining and wining especially when her best friend, Champagne, is available.

Position: Partner

Jagdeep is the Head of the Civil Litigation Department at Berrymans Solicitors and joined us from a well-regarded regional firm in the Thames Valley. Jagdeep was also awarded the Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer status in 2017. Jagdeep has acted for both Claimants and Defendants in the County Court and High Court and has extensive experience in assisting clients at Mediation.

Jagdeep is sensible and pragmatic when advising clients and always considers the commercial reality of litigation when advising.

Jagdeep can advise you on a wide range of issues including:

• Boundary Disputes
• Breach of Contract Claims
• Contentious Probate Disputes
• Standard of Works and Construction Disputes
• Joint Venture, Partnership and Quasi- Partnership Disputes
• Debt Claims
• Adverse Possession Claims
• Landlord and Tenant Matters
• Injunctions

Jagdeep lives locally, is married and is a father of two young boys. He is a keen football fan having supported Liverpool Football Club from a young age and also has a keen interest in woodland walks, gardening and travel.