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Else Solicitors is a commercial and private client law firm in Burton on Trent.

The company was incorporated by Chris Else in November 2003, and grew rapidly in the first few years at offices in Burton.

Chris has more than 20 years experience in the legal profession. The business prides itself on the professional yet personal approach to all clients and cases. This ethic has been the key component in the business’ continued growth across the Midlands.

Business growth has allowed Else Solicitors to recruit a number of excellent solicitors with specialist skills in a number of other sectors too. These include Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property.

Our specialist team of solicitors collectively bring more than 100 years of legal experience and expertise to the company. As a result Else Solicitors are able to provide an outstanding service across all commercial sectors and to businesses of all sizes as well as private clients.

Else Solicitors LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (OC346132) and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Our SRA Number is 513399.

A full list of members may be inspected at the registered office – First Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WE.
Our VAT number is 828477194.

Chris is the founding Partner of Else Solicitors and has over 25 years’ experience as a commercial solicitor dealing mainly with commercial disputes. He is also an accredited Mediator.

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Chris Else

Managing Partner

Kathryn specialises in and heads up Wills and Probate. Kathryn has been working as a private client solicitor since qualification and is also a member of the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

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Kathryn Caple

Partner - Head of Wills & Probate

Tracey joined the firm in 2007 and has over 30 years of legal finance and practice management experience.

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Tracey Marsh

Practice Manager

Ian joined Else Solicitors in February 2022 and has over 25 years’ experience in commercial law. Ian specialises in commercial litigation with a particular interest in land and property litigation.

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Ian Meadows

Partner - Dispute Resolution

Caroline Major is an associate solicitor and head of the firm’s commercial property team.

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Caroline Major

Associate - Head of Commercial Property

Georgina is a Trainee Solicitor working within the Commercial Property team at Else Solicitors LLP.

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Georgina Haley

Trainee Solicitor - Commercial Property

Katie Burgess is a Consultant Property Solicitor at Else Solicitors LLP.

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Katie Burgess

Consultant Property Solicitor

Steve joined Else after spending over 20 years in law practices in Worcestershire and the West Midlands specialising in dispute resolution particularly High Court litigation.

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Stephen Stewart

Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

Javenpreet re-joined Else in May 2023 and has worked in firms in Derbyshire having qualified at a niche firm in Derby.

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Javenpreet Jeni Kaur Kooner

Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

Rebecca qualified as Solicitor in 2008 following completion of her training contract and the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York.

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Rebecca Fradley

Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

Lakhvir joined the Commercial Property team as a Paralegal in May 2021.

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Lakhvir Singh

Trainee Solicitor - Dispute Resolution

Laura joined Else Solicitors as a Litigation Executive in February 2014 after gaining several years of expertise in debt recovery as a Paralegal with a National Law Firm.

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Laura Charles

Senior Paralegal & Team Leader - Debt Recovery

Jessica joined Else Solicitors in 2023 as a Debt Recovery Paralegal.

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Jessica Goodchild

Paralegal - Debt Recovery

Myah is currently training to be a Paralegal within the Wills & Probate team and will complete her studies and become fully qualified in 2024.

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Myah Armstrong

Trainee Paralegal - Wills & Probate

Charlotte joined Else Solicitors from a global hotel group gaining commercial experience working in accounts and IT which provided valuable skills that greatly assist Charlotte in her current role.

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Charlotte Osborne

Marketing Coordinator

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For more detailed legal advice that could benefit your business, please contact our team on 01283 526200. Alternatively, you can send us a message and we will get in touch at a time that suits you.