Debbie Leadbeater
Managing Director
Qualifications
* Duty Solicitor
* Admitted to the role of solicitors in 1987
* High Court Advocate (All Proceedings)
* Police Station Accredited
* LLB
Areas of Law
* Criminal Crown Court
* Criminal Magistrates Court
* Police Station
* Commercial Conveyancing
* Wills and Estate Administration
* Probate
After graduating from Birmingham University, Debbie worked in private practice and within the local government, before founding Leadbeater and Kay in 1992.
Debbie lead the way in female owned law firms with outstanding success and longevity.
As Managing Director, Debbie oversees the operations of the business and acts as the firm's Compliance Officer.
Debbie represents client in matters at the Crown Court and the Magistrates Court, where she is known for her caring but firm approach.
Debbie has assisted as a junior counsel in many important cases, some involving Murder, tax fraud, benefit fraud and drugs to mention a few.
Debbie has decades of clients with nothing but praise for her tenacity and candour.
Criminal
Tel: 0845 200 3367
Email: Leadbeaterd@tuckerssolicitors.com
Civil
Tel: 01782 201 933
Email: Debbie@leadbeaterkay.co.uk
" Inspirational and pioneering female solicitor"
- Lee Piggott
Paul Kay
Director
Qualifications
* Duty Solicitor
* Admitted to the role of solicitors in 1989
* Police Station Accredited
* High Court Advocate (All Proceedings)
* LLB
Areas of Law
* Criminal Magistrates Court
* Criminal Crown Court
* Motoring
* Police Station
* Wills
Paul is a Director of Leadbeater and Kay.
Having graduated from Reading University in 1980, he has experience in both prosecution and Criminal defence giving Paul a unique advantage when it comes to defending his clients.
Paul is our guru for all things Magistrate! He enthusiastically passes down his decades of experience in defending our clients at the Magistrates Court, creating a line of succession that has not only quality and experience but passion for success.
Most recently Paul successfully cross examined a police officer leading to his client being acquitted from all charges and a high profile benefit trial where it was Paul who pointed out the prosecutions calculation was wrong and the DWP had been withholding evidence.
Paul has spent may years as a solicitor in our multi discipline firm, which has generated him a reputation as somewhat of an authority in drafting of wills and assisting the elderly. Our clients certainly appreciate his reassuring approach.
" I had not realised just how good you were until I tried someone else!"
Kevin Mortlock
Duty Solicitor
Qualifications
* Admitted to the role of solicitors in 2000
* High Court Advocate (Criminal)
* Police Station Accredited
* LLB
Areas of Law
* Criminal Magistrates Court
* Criminal Crown Court
* Police Station
Having graduated from the University of Bristol, Kevin worked in the Justices' Clerks Office before moving in to private practice.
Kevin has great experience in both non contentious and contentious areas of law and currently focuses on Crown Court Litigation and advocacy in the Magistrates Court.
Most recently Kevin has litigated on complex cases requiring specialist medical reports and matters concerning offences ranging from Murder, sexual offences and Drugs.
Kevin is one of our most thorough solicitors and a safe pair of hands. No stone is left unturned no question left unanswered.
Kevin anticipates every prosecution question and is always prepared
Glynn Buckley
Solicitor
Qualifications
* Admitted to the role of solicitors in 1983
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
* BA Law
Areas of Law
*Commercial Conveyancing
*Portfolio Management
* Business Advice
* Business Dispute Resolution
Glynn provides an exceptional and client focused experience to his cases concerning business related issues.
He is particularly keen to promote alternative dispute resolution to secure the most cost effective solution for his clients.
Glynn is appointed by business clients to oversee their corporate portfolios with regards to liability and dispute matters.
Jane Buckley
Solicitor
Qualifications
* Admitted to the role of solicitors in 1984
* BA Law
Areas of Law
*Family Law
Jane having been with the firm for decades, specialises in family breakdown, divorce, children cases and financial settlements.
Jane focuses on being supportive and clear. Her no nonsense advice enables her to secure the best results for her clients and their children.
Jane's extensive knowledge means she is able to deal holistically with her clients and help them plan for their future.
Noah Maxwell
Trainee Solicitor
Qualifications
* LLB
Areas of Law
* Wills
* Estate Administration
* Criminal Crown Court
* Criminal Magistrates Court
* Lasting Powers of Attorney
Noah is one of our most enthusiastic team members, who is expected to qualify as a Solicitor in 2024.
Noah has a number of years experience in being our go to expert in the area of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Every October Noah will champion a Free Wills Campaign, where we offer a Will writing service free of charge, to those valued clients who book an appointment in October.
Noah specialises in drafting Lasting Power of Attorneys, he offers an easy solution to an otherwise complex area of law.
Noah provides vital support to the Crown Court team in the form of trial preparation and has worked on many notable high profile cases ranging from Murder, drugs conspiracy and child neglect.
It is expected that Noah will be representing our clients in Police Station Matters very soon .
Criminal
Tel: 0845 200 3367
Email: Maxwelln@tuckerssolicitors.com
Civil
Tel: 01782 201 933
Email: Noah@leadbeaterkay.co.uk
Exciting time ahead for this young lawyer, watch this space
John Kay
Trainee Solicitor
Qualifications
*LLB (Hons)
Areas of Law
* Criminal Magistrates
* Criminal Crown Court
* Civil and Family Advocacy
* Police Station
John joined the family firm in 2023 after qualifying from Oxford Brookes University in Law.
John is currently qualifying as a solicitor under the new apprentice training scheme and started his advocacy career in the Civil courts.
John will be be representing our police station clients in 2024 and is our criminal legal aid expert.
John assisted counsel and supported a very vulnerable client throughout Manslaughter proceedings at Stafford Crown Court at the end of 2023.
Criminal
Tel: 0845 200 3367
Email: Kayj@tuckerssolicitors.com
Civil
Tel: 01782 201 933
Email: John@leadbeaterkay.co.uk
Julia Kay
Paralegal
Qualifications
MA (Hons) Philosophy
Julia joined the firm in 2020 and assists in administrative tasks and particularly research and case preparation in all areas of law
She has since been trained in Proceeds of Crime, and now deals with POCA cases with a wide range of complexity.
She has also qualified as a Police Station Representative, and provides advice and support to people who are being interviewed by the police.
Julia assists counsel in the criminal courts by way of litigation and has undertaken research in probate trusts and property matters.
Julia graduated from Birmingham University in 2022 and went on to graduate with Masters in 2023.
Linda Maddox
Chief Cashier
Account Manager
Linda joined the team at Leadbeater & Kay in 1996 and as head of Accounts, assists in all aspects financial.
Her role is fundamental to the smooth daily operating of the business and provides vital support to employees and management.
Angela Wilton-Snape
Legal Secretary/ Paralegal
Areas of Law
* Criminal
* Probate
* Police Station
Angela joined Leadbeater & Kay on the 5th November 2001 with her initial role being to assist as a Legal Secretary in our Family Department, undertaking administration duties and assisting clients.
Angela then moved on within the company to assist in the Criminal Department. Angela is our organiser, She strategically makes sure we are where we should be at all times.
Angela has an added role in the Company’s Probate Department.
Angela assists with attending the clients, the taking of the initial instructions, she is a safe pare of hands and our clients welcome her familiar face.
Criminal
Tel: 0845 200 3367
Email: wilton-snapea@tuckerssolicitors.com
Civil
Tel: 01782 201 933
Email: Angela@leadbeaterkay.co.uk
Karen Potts
Legal Secretary
Karen joined the firm in 1999, since which she has lent her hand to assisting all departments within the firm.
Karen specialises in looking after the clients while visiting our offices and provides secretarial assistance in areas of commercial and residential conveyancing.
During lockdown Karen undertook open university courses.
Leadbeater and Kay is the trading name of Leadbeater and Kay Solicitors Limited.
The company number is 09774298 and the VAT number is 592 4652 16. The registered office address is 1-5 Birch Terrace, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3JN.
Leadbeater and Kay Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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