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When choosing a law firm for your conveyancing legal service it is important to focus on the skills and experience required to deliver the right outcome for you.
Unlike many law firms, Montpellier Legal chooses to only specialise in conveyancing, the collective experience of the whole team is based entirely on the conveyancing sector.
Here’s some of the Legal staff that are likely to be handling your case.
Luke Virgo
Legal Director
Head of Gloucester
Luke is an experienced Licenced Conveyancer who has built a reputation for providing clear, trustworthy guidance through every stage of property transactions. He takes pride in delivering a personal touch, making what can often be a complex process as smooth and stress-free as possible for his clients.
As Legal Director, Luke now spearheads our legal training programme, ensuring that we maintain quality legal work across all of our teams and providing our junior staff with his time and expertise to further their professional development.
Luke leads his team with the same exceptional dedication he brings to his clients, mentoring colleagues and ensuring the firm continues to provide expert, client-focused service across all areas of practice.
Contact Luke now: lxv@montpellier.legal | 01452 442101
Nicole Whiston
Legal Director
& Legal Operations Manager
Nicole is a qualified solicitor with over 10 years’ experience in the prime residential property sector. In her role as Legal Operations Manager, she provides a joined-up approach across all of our legal teams, supervising the delivery of legal services to ensure every client receives the highest level of care and attention. Nicole drives performance against company targets, streamlines internal processes, and supports staff in achieving their professional development goals, fostering a culture of excellence across the business.
Contact Nicole now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200
Becky Motherwell
Senior Associate
Head of Cheltenham
Becky has over 20 years’ experience working in property law, originally in the Forest of Dean and now primarily in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area.
She handles a wide range of conveyancing transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build properties and shared ownership and has developed very strong relationships with local estate agents.
Contact Becky now: bxm@montpellier.legal | 01242 439080
Liam Price
Senior Associate
Head of Stroud
Liam is passionate about Montpellier Legal’s ethos of continuous improvement and modernising the client experience through the use of market-leading technology. He takes pride in finding innovative ways to make legal processes more efficient and transparent, ensuring clients feel informed and supported at every stage.
Throughout his career at Montpellier Legal, Liam has progressed quickly, consistently demonstrating a strong talent for resolving complex legal issues while delivering high-quality service. His dedication, technical expertise, and proactive approach have earned him the trust of both clients and colleagues alike.
Now serving as a Senior Associate, Liam plays an integral role in leading technology and innovation projects and maintaining and improving our case management workflows.
Contact Liam now: lxp@montpellier.legal | 01453 700395
Philly Fleetwood-Adkins
Senior Associate
Philly qualified as a Legal Executive in 2018 and has nearly 10 years’ experience handing all types of residential transactions, including leasehold, freehold, new build, unregistered, shared ownership and transfers of equity.
Philly has lived and worked in Gloucestershire for many years and knows the local market well. She prides herself on her customer service and likes to make the conveyancing process as calm and stress free as possible for her clients.
Contact Philly now: pxf@montpellier.legal | 01242 439089
Jo Bisco
Associate Solicitor
Jo advises clients on all aspects of residential property transactions, offering clear, practical guidance throughout the buying and selling process. She has particular experience in leasehold and listed properties, private drainage matters, and rural property transactions. Jo works collaboratively with colleagues and clients, placing a strong emphasis on teamwork and exceptional standards of client care. Known for her meticulous approach and attention to detail, she ensures transactions progress smoothly and efficiently, keeping clients informed and supported from initial instruction through to completion.
Contact Jo now: sxc@montpellier.legal | 01242 505011
Katie Nicholson
Associate
Katie is a Licensed Conveyancer and brings a wealth of experience. Known for working well under pressure, she has helped thousands of clients over the years with buying and selling residential property. She has excellent knowledge of freehold, leasehold, new builds, and shared ownership.
With strong attention to detail and a commitment to compliance, Katie ensures each transaction proceeds with clarity and care.
Katie understands that the house buying process in England and Wales can be stressful. She prides herself on strong communication and detailed updates throughout the transaction.
Contact Katie now: kxn@montpellier.legal | 01684 211020
Charlotte Westerman
Chartered Legal Executive
A qualified Legal Executive, Charlotte has been working in the Property legal sector since 2016 and has developed a wealth of knowledge across all types of residential conveyancing transactions.
Charlotte works hard to ensure that she prioritise her clients within the transaction, offering efficient, excellent customer service and calm, clear advice.
Contact Charlotte now: cxw@montpellier.legal | 01453 700399
Clare Hitching
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Clare offers a pro-active service to clients with the objective of making the conveyancing process as stress free as possible. Clare has a wealth of experience in complex conveyancing transactions, including shared ownership, leasehold and newbuild purchase work, in addition to expertise in sale and purchase conveyancing of freehold properties.
At a time when modern firms like Montpellier Legal are increasingly committed to utilising the latest technology, Clare is excited to work with us in exploring how an innovative approach can benefit clients and the wider conveyancing sector.
Contact Clare now: cxh@montpellier.legal | 01452 941668
Savannah Chamberlain
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Always calm under pressure, Savannah is an experienced team leader who continually delivers excellent results. Savannah’s aim is to progress her client’s transactions in a swift and accurate manner, while always maintaining a positive, can-do, outlook.
Contact Savannah now: sxc@montpellier.legal | 01242 505011
Charlie Davidson
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Charlie has been providing excellent results for clients in Gloucestershire for over 7 years. Charlie's passion for law and dedication to exceptional service makes him a valuable asset to our team. Charlie deals with all types of residential conveyancing transactions, leading a team that specialises in local and regional work.
Contact Charlie now: sxc@montpellier.legal | 01242 505011
Ollie Nash
Conveyancing Executive
Ollie is a dedicated Conveyancing Executive at Montpellier Legal, bringing a detail-oriented approach to property transactions. With a strong focus on providing clear guidance and seamless service, Ollie ensures clients navigate the buying and selling process with confidence and ease. Known for his proactive communication and commitment to accuracy, he works tirelessly to make every property transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Contact Ollie now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200
Verity Hender
Conveyancing Executive
Verity is an experienced Conveyancing Executive at Montpellier Legal, specialising in guiding clients through residential property transactions. Her meticulous attention to detail and client-focused approach ensure that every step of the conveyancing process is handled efficiently and transparently. Verity prides herself on building strong client relationships, providing reassurance and clarity from initial instruction to completion.
Contact Verity now: bxm@montpellier.legal | 01242 439080
Hannah Thorpe
Associate
Head of Remortgage
Hannah qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2017 and has over 10 years’ experience in Residential Property.
Building up a wide range of expertise, Hannah focuses on Remortgages and Transfers of Equity within Montpellier Legal alongside Sales and Purchases.
Working on a transfer after a separation, or a remortgage to secure a better interest rate, Hannah collaborates closely with clients and tailors her approach to reach her client’s goals.
Contact Hannah now: hxt@montpellier.legal | 01242 503587
Simon Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO Simon sets the Company's strategic direction, overseeing the Board to drive continued, planned, growth
During his legal career, Simon has taken on complex conveyancing cases for high profile and ultra high net worth individuals, transacting prestigious properties in London’s most desirable locations including Kensington, Notting Hill, Marylebone and Mayfair. His tenacious execution on a single house purchase in the region of £20 million for a client in Knightsbridge was successfully completed in under one week.
Simon was once selected as one of the chosen few members of the Law Society’s prestigious Conveyancing & Land Law Committee at Chancery Lane, London. He was involved in regular committee meetings with the Heads of the Land Registry, the Law Society and other relevant organisation leads, to consult and advise on the very latest policies and challenges faced by law firms nationwide in the conveyancing sector.
In addition, Simon has regularly featured in The Sunday Times as the ‘Ask the Experts’ property solicitor. Simon has founded 4 separate Law Firms in the past twenty years, and successfully sold 2 of those to large National Institutions. His clear commitment and focus over the long term now rests with the ongoing success that is Montpellier Legal.
Contact Simon now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200
Lucy Batten
Chief Risk & Operations Officer (CROO)
Lucy serves as Chief Risk & Operations Officer, with responsibility for the firm’s internal management and legal services delivery. Lucy plays a central role in managing risk, governance, and operational resilience, ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations via implementation of robust internal procedures that support best practice across the business.
An experienced Solicitor and Manager with over 20 years in the legal sector, Lucy plays a key role as part of the executive board in shaping the firm’s strategic direction. Drawing on her deep sector knowledge and with a strong focus on innovation, she contributes to decisions that support sustainable growth.
As the firm’s B Corp champion, Lucy leads our environmental and social governance initiatives, embedding responsible and ethical practices at the core of the firm’s strategy and operations.
Contact Lucy now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200
Chrissie Doherty
Legal Director
Head of Worcester & London
Chrissie is an experienced solicitor and Legal Director who heads our London department and teams. Qualified in 2011, Chrissie has nearly 20 years’ experience in residential property law, with specialist expertise in leasehold properties, including London apartments and houses, as well as lease extension work. In her role, she manages our lender panel relationships, maintains the firm’s legal precedents, and oversees the delivery of high-quality legal services across the London teams. Chrissie combines her deep legal knowledge with a focus on client care and strong professional relationships, ensuring efficient, accurate, and client-focused outcomes on even the most complex matters.
Contact Chrissie now: cxd@montpellier.legal | 020 3540 8238
Chantal Butters
Legal Director
Head of Cirencester
Chantal is an experienced solicitor and Legal Director who leads our Cirencester branch, growing it from a small team into a thriving office. Originally from Jersey, Chantal moved to Gloucestershire in 2002 and qualified as a solicitor in 2008. With over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of property matters, she is known for handling some of our most technical and challenging files with expertise and precision. Chantal combines her strong legal knowledge with a focus on excellent client service and building strong relationships with referrers, ensuring a friendly, efficient, and stress-free experience for all clients.
Contact Chantal now: cxb@montpellier.legal | 01285 701483
Genna Worthington
Associate Solicitor
Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2009, Genna has gained a wealth of experience in all types of residential conveyancing transactions. Originally specialising in criminal law, Genna particularly enjoys the technical aspects of conveyancing and is proactive in finding practical solutions for her clients. She prides herself on delivering good customer service to make the conveyancing process as smooth as possible.
Contact Genna now: gxw@montpellier.legal | 01451 543945
Holly Kennett
Chartered Legal Executive
Holly is an experienced Chartered Legal Executive; having qualified in 2019, she has gained a wealth of experience throughout her career and aims to diligently ensure the process of moving house is as safe and stress free as possible. The commitment to investment in technology at Montpellier Legal is unprecedented and Holly is excited for the future of the firm and its clients.
Contact Holly now: hxk@montpellier.legal | 01285 703505
Sofia Seferi
Solicitor
Sofia is a qualified solicitor dedicated to providing empathetic support to clients navigating the sale and purchase process. She provides clear guidance to clients through every stage of the transaction, with the aim of making the conveyancing journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Contact Sofia now: hxk@montpellier.legal | 01285 703505
Ollia Tilling
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Ollia enjoys working with our London and Southwest clients. Ollia particularly enjoys dealing with technical areas of law, always adopting a problem-solving approach. Her multilingual skills make her integral in helping our overseas clients understand the UK system.
Contact Ollia now: cxd@montpellier.legal | 020 3540 8238
Molly Brant
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Molly is a skilled fee earner who specialises in high-value, complex London leasehold transactions. She has a strong eye for detail and enjoys the challenge of technical leasehold work. Known for her clear communication and practical, client-focused approach, Molly builds lasting relationships and works hard to make every transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Contact Molly now: mxb@montpellier.legal | 01905 671747
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