Our People

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

David is a Senior Partner of Kirwans. He has 45 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm.

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.

Paul is an experienced senior solicitor specialising in civil and commercial litigation, he heads the Dispute Resolution team. His areas of expertise are widespread and include will and inheritance disputes, professional negligence, building and construction disputes, commercial litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes and agricultural law. Paul is also an active mediator.

James is responsible for the management and development of the Firm’s Personal Injury Department.

Lisa is an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor who deals with all aspects of commercial property work for a large number of clients including private individuals and client companies, many of whom have instructed Lisa on a repeat basis for a number of years.