David Billingham LL.M.
Head of Practice

Founded the Practice in January 1978 having previously been a Partner in a long established Gloucester Practice. Throughout the thirty years since the practice was established David has continued to develop the key strengths in order to provide both the Private Client and the Commercial Client with a wide range of legal services.

His own practice is diverse including:

• Property law-in particular Commercial Property.
• He leads the Criminal Section being an Accredited Higher Courts Advocate (Criminal). He has been a Duty Solicitor since the creation of the Scheme and served for a number of years on the Legal Services Commission Regional Committee.
• He is an Accredited Expert in Children law and a long-standing Member of the Law Society Children Panel. He was the founding Chairman of the Gloucestershire Independent Advocacy Service for Looked after Children and those in Need.
• He has a particular interest in Inquests as he held appointment as HM Coroner for a number of years.

Carolyn Lilley G.Inst.L.Ex
Associate

With a sound commercial knowledge, enhanced by a wide range of qualifications gained through the Institute of Legal Executives, Carolyn is ideally placed to lead the Private Client Section of the practice.

If you are seeking advice upon making a Will; you need support in the Administration of an Estate and gaining Probate or you would like to make a Lasting Power of Attorney please contact Carolyn.

John Lynch LL.B (Hons) Solicitor
Associate

Gained wide litigation experience in Ireland before joining the practice. Having taken Advanced Criminal Practice as part of his formal training it was natural he would specialise in the field of Criminal Law.

Within the practice he initially undertook extensive work in the Crown Court and since qualification has become a recognised Advocate in the Magistrates Courts throughout the area.

John is known for the thoroughness of his preparatory work before every case. He also has an interest in Employment law.

Melanie Routledge

Has been involved in the Residential Property sector for a number of years both within the practice and in her previous firm.

As Client Manager within the Property Section of the practice she has considerable experience in the legal issues arising from the sale or purchase of residential properties including Estate Developments.