Craig Delaney

Partner & Head of Private Client

Craig qualified as a Solicitor in 1996 and has both an Undergraduate and a Masters degree in Law from Nottingham University.

He has a broad and extensive range of experience and knowledge in the field of Private Client law including tax, trusts, administration of estates and Will drafting.His work also includes Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship matters and Craig is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) an organisation that specialises in such issues as Asset protection, Care provision through Local Authority or NHS funding, Tax, Trusts and Mental Health Act implications for the elderly.

Craig believes that the most fundamental tenet in the practise of law is the care of his clients irrespective of the size and complexity of the matter he is dealing with.

Craig is Managing Partner of the firm with overall responsibility for the Finance and Administration of the practice as well as I.T

Areas of Law

  • Estates
  • Practice Management
  • Wills & Powers of Attorney

Julia Cole

Partner

Julia was admitted as a Solicitor in 1998 and is the second partner of the firm having joined Calthrops in April 2011.

She has established a reputation as an experienced practitioner having qualified as a solicitor in 1998.  Julia has valuable experience in property law and works on a wide range of private client and property transactions.  She supports the partners in the team in more complex issues and in addition has a strong client base of her own.

Julia is happy to assist clients with will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters and probate as well as residential sales and purchases.  Julia says that today clients can automatically expect that we have the necessary up to date knowledge and expertise to assist them. It is the extra care provided by the solicitor which is so highly valued and puts clients at ease; such care includes approachability, ease of use, availability, clear communication, keeping clients updated and a friendly manner.

Julia is a Partner of the firm with overall responsibility for compliance and legal practice and HR.

Areas of Law

  • Conveyancing & Property
  • Estates
  • Practice Management
  • Wills & Powers of Attorney

Kerry Sauntson

Associate Partner & Head of Family and Matrimonial

Kerry graduated from the University of Lincoln with her honours degree in Law having been born and educated locally in the area. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 having obtained top marks in her legal studies.

Kerry completed an extensive training in Criminal work before coming to Calthrops LLP in April 2006 to undertake a more general litigation role.

Her work and expertise covers all areas of Matrimonial and family matters, advocacy and negotiation.

Kerry is based in both our Spalding and Holbeach offices and is also an Associate Partner of the firm.

Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Practice Management

Zoe Kwiatkowska

Head of Residential Property

Zoe joined the conveyancing department in July 2019 as a senior solicitor in the Holbeach office.

Zoe qualified as a solicitor in 2004 after completing her training in Peterborough before working in Grantham for a few years.

Most recently, Zoe worked at Chattertons in Spalding for 12 years, where she became a partner with responsibility for the firm’s Spalding office.

Zoe has always lived locally and went to the Spalding High School before doing her LLB Law (Hons) degree and LPC at Leicester De Montfort.

Zoe heads the firms Property Team at both offices and specialises in residential and commercial property matters including development sites acting for developer clients.

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing & Property

Christian Green

Solicitor

Christian joined Calthrops in 2016 as a law graduate and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2021.

Working in our Property Team Christian specialises in both Residential and Commercial Conveyancing and he believes in a proactive professional and friendly approach to Conveyancing to make the move as stress free and efficient as possible.

Away from the office Christian is a big sports fan being a member of Spalding Golf Club and a supporter of Peterborough United!

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Property
  • Conveyancing & Property

Somara Donger

Member of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Somara joined Calthrops in October 2011 as a Legal Secretary and particularly enjoyed working in Conveyancing and is now training with CILEX Law School to achieve her goal to become a Conveyancing Lawyer.

Somara understands that moving house and dealing with property matters can be a daunting task however, she tailors her approach to the individual needs of each client to ensure matters proceed efficiently.

Areas of Law

  • Conveyancing & Property

Kevin Pallister

Consultant Solicitor

Kevin acts as a Consultant for the Practice having retired as a Partner in 2019.

His principal areas of work are in the property and private client fields where Kevin has considerable experience of dealing with domestic and commercial property work.

Kevin has dealt with Wills and the administration of Estates over many years, also the handling of Powers of Attorney and other issues specifically relevant to elderly clients.

Areas of Law

  • Business & Commercial
  • Commercial Property
  • Estates
  • Wills & Powers of Attorney

Benjamin Parker

Solicitor

Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Litigation

Christine Morey

Solicitor

Christine was admitted as a solicitor in 2005 and joined us in 2021.

She specialises in the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates and trusts, together with Court of Protection applications, advice regarding care home fees, NHS Continuing Care and older client issues.

Areas of Law

  • Estates
  • Mental Health
  • Wills & Powers of Attorney

Paul Turnell

Solicitor

Paul is a solicitor with over 15 years of post qualification experience.

He was born and educated in the local area and obtained a law degree at the University of Leicester before completing the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Law School. Paul completed his training contract at a large law firm in the City of London and has practised predominantly in London since qualification.

He has extensive experience in all areas of commercial property law with particular expertise in investment, acquisitions and disposals, real estate finance, corporate occupier and all areas of landlord and tenant work.  He has also been in-house counsel for a number of businesses in the field of housing and construction.

Paul also provides general business advice to clients and is actively involved in the organisation of the South Holland Business Awards run by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.

Paul is a Consultant of the firm and is available at either of the firm’s offices.

Areas of Law

  • Business & Commercial
  • Commercial Property
  • Companies, Trusts & Partnerships