Just prior to the Easter break, we announced our rebrand and name change from Steele & Son to Steeles Solicitors.
Further to that, we’re delighted to introduce to you the very hard-working team behind all things Steeles – starting with our Clitheroe office.
Say hello to our lovely Clitheroe staff!
Sophie Harwood
Associate Solicitor & Head of Clitheroe Office
Sophie Harwood is an Associate Solicitor who leads the team at our Clitheroe office.
Sophie specialises in residential property law and possesses extensive knowledge across all aspects of the Conveyancing process.
To learn more about Sophie, her work & her testimonials, you can view her profile here.
Emma Walker
Senior Associate Solicitor
Emma Walker is a Senior Associate Solicitor who heads our Private Client offering at our Clitheroe branch.
Emma specialises in Wills, Tax Planning, Probate, Powers of Attorney & Care Fee Advice.
To learn more about Emma, her work & testimonials, visit her profile here.
Monneka Tahir
Solicitor
Monneka Tahir is a Solicitor who heads the Family offering here at Steeles Solicitors in Clitheroe.
Based at our Clitheroe office, Monneka holds vast experience across Family law, with a background also including criminal & immigration law.
Monneka focuses on Divorce & Ancillary relief work whilst offering wider family legal support.
To learn more about Monneka, her work & her testimonials, you can view her profile here.
Inzamam Ul-Haq
Solicitor
Inzamam Ulhaq is a Litigation Solicitor with extensive knowledge of the legal industry, specialising in all aspects of Dispute Resolution.
Inzamam is well positioned to provide the support for all your litigation and dispute resolution needs and much more.
To learn more about Inzamam, his work & testimonials, please visit his profile here.
Catriona Hope
Senior Licensed Conveyancer
Catriona is a Senior Licenced Conveyancer based at our Steeles Solicitors office in Clitheroe.
She has a wealth of experience in the world of Conveyancing, having worked for a number of law firms and taking on a multitude of different roles through her career to date prior to joining us in November 2024.
To learn more about Catriona, her work & testimonials, please visit her profile here.
Michele Carver
Conveyancing Executive
Michele is a Conveyancing Executive who is based at our Clitheroe office. She has been part of Steeles since prior to our acquisition, initially joining as a legal secretary before progressing to handle her own matters. She brings a wealth of knowledge across every aspect of the conveyancing process.
In her spare time, Michele enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, skiing & socialising with friends!
To learn more about Michele, her work & testimonials, visit her profile here.
Emma Kissock
Conveyancing Executive
Emma works within our Conveyancing department in Clitheroe as a Conveyancing Executive.
Her extensive understanding of the conveyancing process is complimented with a background in the property industry; Emma previously worked as an estate agent for 7 years, managing a sale progression department dealing with properties across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
To learn more about Emma, her work & testimonials, you can visit her profile here.
Geraldine O’Rourke
New Business Advisor
Geraldine works as a New Business Advisor within our Conveyancing department in Clitheroe.
Geraldine has lived in the Ribble Valley for 24 years & enjoys spending time with her family as well as keeping fit via the gym and cycling.
To learn more about Geraldine, her work & testimonials, please visit her profile.
Megan Reed
Conveyancing Executive
Megan is a Conveyancing Executive and is currently studying to become a solicitor. The dream is to one day become a Judge!
Megan has worked in a variety of businesses since leaving University which have provided her with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
In her free time Megan enjoys reading, watching films and spending time with her family and dog.
To learn more about Megan, her work & testimonials, please visit the link below.
Rachel Hall
Regulatory Manager
Rachel is our Regulatory Manager at Clitheroe who worked for Steele and Son in a number of important roles prior to the acquisition by Watson Ramsbottom in 2022.
Following this change, Rachel decided to have a change of role and joined the risk and compliance team to increase her knowledge of the regulatory side of the business rather than the number crunching.
Outside of work, Rachel loves spending time with friends socialising and visiting new places. Whilst watching cricket when she gets the chance.
To learn more about Rachel, her work & testimonials, please visit her profile here.
Shane Lyons
Conveyancing Executive
Shane is a Conveyancing Executive specialising in all aspects of residential property with particular expertise in new build property and and the ever growing aspect of shared ownership schemes
To learn more about Shane, his work & testimonials, please visit his profile here.
Also at our Clitheroe office:
Alison Watson – Legal Secretary
Domingos Paxi – Conveyancing Assistant
Ellecia Price – Conveyancing Assistant
Katie Jackson – Receptionist
Kimberley Roocroft – Conveyancing Assistant
Melody Bleasdale – Conveyancing Assistant
Michelle Brooke – Receptionist
Michelle Root – Legal Secretary
Olivia Cockerill – Conveyancing Assistant
Sarah Rushton – Conveyancing Assistant
Now you’ve met our Clitheroe team, please keep your eyes peeled for an introduction to our Barnoldswick staff!