Our People
Christina Polychronakis
Partner
Christina Polychronakis
Partner
Christina specialises in estate administration, trust administration, estate planning, and the drafting of wills and lasting powers of attorney.
Emma Carr
Legal Director
Emma Carr
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Lincoln
Emma really enjoys building long lasting relationships with her clients and spending time getting to know and understand their individual circumstances. This in turn enables her to provide advice that is tailored to the specific needs of her clients which she always endeavours to deliver in a professional but sensitive and supportive manner.
Harman Bains
Legal Director
Harman is a trusted adviser to high and ultra-high net worth individuals and business-owning families. Harman specialises in all aspects of tax, trust, estate and succession planning, with a focus on asset preservation and protecting family wealth across successive generations.
Lauren Crowhurst
Senior Associate
Lauren Crowhurst
Senior Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Lauren is a Private Client Solicitor helping individuals put plans in place for the future by means of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Wealth Planning.
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My Recent Articles
- Timescales for applying for the Grant of Representation
Melinda Rice
Associate
Melinda Rice
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Melinda assists clients with Trust and Estate administration as well as Powers of Attorney and Estate Planning, including Wills. She takes a friendly and supportive approach when discussing matters than can not just be complex but also emotional for her clients.
Sophie Raybould
Associate
Sophie is a Solicitor in the Private Client team at Shakespeare Martineau based out of our Birmingham hub. Sophie is a fully qualified member of STEP and was noted as a key lawyer in the 2025 Legal 500.
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My Recent Articles
- How to Give with Flair and Impact: The New Philanthropy
Adam Hawkes
Solicitor
Adam is a Solicitor Advocate who specialises in Private Client law which includes the preparation of Wills, Trust creation and administration, applications for Grants of Representation, Estate administration and the creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Amy Durnford
Solicitor
Amy Durnford is a solicitor with over seven years’ experience in private client law. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, she provides bespoke advice to high-net-worth individuals and families, helping them plan for the future with clarity and confidence through tailored wills, LPAs, and estate planning.
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My Recent Articles
- Honouring Life’s Big Moments with an Up-to-Date Will
Rosie Brain
Solicitor
Rosie specialises in disputes relating to wills, trusts, inheritance and court of protection matters. She advises charities, beneficiaries, trustees and executors in relation to all manner of estate and trust disputes.