In 1979, I arrived in Doncaster determined that I would be part of a practice which provided a friendly and accessible service in which the smallest client felt and was as important as the biggest, the newest as important as the oldest.

As the senior partner I am delighted that I have achieved this in Doncaster and have spread this ethos to our branch in Kiveton Park. I believe that we have truly succeeded when a client “pops in” for a chat because they have a worry. Combining the management of the practice as senior partner alongside supervision of the conveyancing, commercial, wills and probate departments leads to a hectic pace of life but I am very ably assisted by a strong support team. The challenge of commercial work is well balanced with my interest in private client work and the growing field in the practice of Charity law.

My connection as the legal advisor and secretary to a number of local charities places me in a position of being able to respond quickly to the social needs of the community and adds to the service that I am able to provide. And if all of this was not enough to fill my time or add to my experience then I had the directorship of a Pharmacy company, 39 years of marriage, three children and two grandchildren to fall back on. (With the odd ten minutes here and there to draw and read.)