Our People

David is Senior and Managing Partner of Kirwans. He is Head of Dispute Resolution and with over 45 years experience he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm.

John-Paul leads a strong team of dedicated staff who assist clients both nationally and locally. The team assist clients in administering their affairs and those of their loved ones and are actively involved within the local community. John-Paul’s team also deal with Commercial and Residential Conveyancing transactions and real estate issues generally.

As Partner, Claire is Head of the Family Department and is responsible for overseeing the management and strategic direction of the department. Claire is also an integral part of the Private Client department, dealing with a variety of matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Trusts.

With over 35 years experience, Jasper provides legal expertise across Private Client and Property law.

As Head of Just Motor Law, a specialist division of Kirwans, Frank represents individuals and companies facing prosecution for driving offences throughout England & Wales.

Partner, Amy Valentine, leads Kirwans' criminal defence team. She is responsible for the management of the department and represents clients from initial Police investigations through to trial and/or sentencing.

Lindsey is an experienced Employment Law Solicitor with over 10 years experience in providing a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law advice and representation to both employees and employers.