"Let me introduce you to the team at BHP Law. Between us, we have years of experience in helping individuals and businesses with their legal requirements. We pride ourselves on making the law easy to understand for our clients and always being at the end of the phone when needed. We are happy to meet you at whichever office is convenient to you so you don’t have to travel miles to access the high quality legal services that you may need.
We’re here to help you, so please feel free to contact us directly. If you’re not sure who would deal with your matter, then please give us a call or get in touch here on our website."
John Pratt, Managing Partner
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Conveyancing Executive
Fiona began her career in law in the 1990s, where she worked within several firms as a Legal Secretary and thereafter as a Paralegal. Following this…
Senior Associate
Rachel is a highly skilled litigator with over 16 years of experience in Dispute Resolution. She earned her LLB Law degree from Teesside University…
Apprentice Solicitor
Ben joined BHP Law in September 2022, after finishing his A-levels. Within Ben’s first year as a Solicitor Apprentice, he joined the Wills, Trusts,…
Apprentice Solicitor
Megan joined BHP Law as a Solicitor Apprentice in 2022 after completing her A-levels. She attends Northumbria University one day per week and is expected…
Senior Associate
Sarah began her career as a Legal Clerk after graduating from Teesside University in 2004 with a degree in Forensic Psychology. She then retrained whilst…
Solicitor
Jennifer joined BHP Law in 2022, having previously specialised in handling a variety of personal injury claims arising out of Road Traffic Accidents at…
Senior Associate
Ian joined BHP Law as a Senior Associate in our Commercial and Agricultural Property team in November 2020. …
Senior Associate
Jonathan advises on all aspects of Mental Health and Court of Protection Law, alongside work in Civil Litigation. He is an Accredited Member of the Law…
Partner
Following University Natalie was employed by a firm in Gateshead and in 2014 began her Training Contract. The majority of her training was within commercial…
Partner
Helen qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and at that time joined Walton Hardy & Clough in Darlington as a member of their Wills, Trusts & Probate team.…
Partner
Senior partner Peter Blackett has practised for over 50 years in Durham & North Yorkshire and has been involved in many significant commercial and agricultural…
Associate
Charlotte joined BHP Law in February 2024 as an Associate Solicitor to help expand the child law aspect of the firm’s growing family team. Charlotte…
Apprentice Solicitor
Lucy joined BHP Law as a Solicitor Apprentice in September 2022. As an apprentice, Lucy will experience working within different departments over the…
Head of People Services
Partner
Alex began her career as a Family Law Clerk at Watson Woodhouse Solicitors after graduating from Teesside University in 2004. She spent her first year…
Trainee Legal Executive
Lisa joined BHP Law in November 2003 to provide Secretarial/Admin support in the Industrial Disease team, she became a Paralegal in 2005. Lisa…
Senior Solicitor Apprentice
Jack joined BHP in September 2020 as an Apprentice Solicitor in our Family Team. In year one of the apprenticeship Jack predominantly assisted with private…
Senior Associate
Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2006, specialising in criminal law. In 2013, Michelle also trained in private client services and private family…
Associate
Emily trained with Co-op Legal Services in their London and Manchester based offices, undertaking seats in Family Law and Probate, and qualified as a…
Director of Operations
As the Director of Operations at BHP Law, Kieran oversees our legal services and operational functions across multiple practice areas and locations -…
Partner
Jemma is our Residential Conveyancing Team Leader. Jemma became a Partner at BHP Law in 2022. She joined BHP Law in 2010 as Mr Peter Blackett’s PA and…
Associate
Rachel is an Associate Solicitor working across the Dispute Resolution/Employment and Mental Health teams. She has excellent academic credentials including…
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Katie brings over 15 years of marketing expertise to her role as Marketing and Business Development Manager at BHP Law. Since joining the firm in 2021…
Senior Associate
Krystal has over 11 years of experience in Wills, Trusts and Probate having started her career in Liverpool and subsequently working in North Wales and…
Solicitor
Catrina is a solicitor, having completed her training contract at BHP Law. Prior to this, Catrina completed her LPC and Master's Degree in Law at Northumbria…
Partner
Andrea is a specialist Family Lawyer with over 30 years’ experience. She undertook her law degree at Northumbria University and went on to study for…
Conveyancing Executive
Nicola joined BHP Law as a conveyancing secretary in 2015. Following two years working as a conveyancing secretary at another local firm, Nicola returned…
Partner
Claire has over 16 years of experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate, having started her career in Gateshead, qualifying in 2008. She subsequently relocated…
Apprentice Solicitor
Esmée joined BHP Law in September 2024 as a Solicitor Apprentice after successfully completing her A-Levels. Currently, she is part of the Family Law…
Costs Draftsman
Scott has worked in legal costs for almost a decade, with significant experience in preparing Bills of Costs for Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence…
Chartered Legal Executive
Peter is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executive and has over 35 years experience in dealing with Probate matters. Peter joined BHP Law…
Partner
Phil has almost 20 years of experience in civil litigation, having carried out legal aid work for a charitable organisation before qualifying as a solicitor…
Trainee Legal Executive
Abi studied law at A-Level and went on to successfully complete an apprenticeship in Business Administration. She joined BHP Law in 2018 as a secretary…
Associate
With over 20 years experience as a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Family Law, Gillian joined BHP Law's family team in October 2020 bringing…
Lettings Manager
Trainee Lawyer
Debbie has been a valued member of BHP Law for over eight years, beginning her journey with the firm in Reception. Her passion for helping others led…
Senior Solicitor Apprentice
Ellie joined BHP Law in September 2020 as a Solicitor Apprentice in our Court of Protection team. Since then, she has gained experience across several…
Solicitor
Bethany was born and raised in Middlesbrough and has always had a commitment to developing her law career locally. She started her journey studying law…
Managing Partner
John is Managing Partner of BHP Law and as such has been responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the firm since the early 1990's. He…
Partner
Karen Stephanie Pratt is an equity partner and is head of the Court of Protection team. After being admitted as a solicitor in 1986, Karen became…
Associate
Rachel graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Mandarin and Business, which included a year of study in Shanghai. She then completed the…
Trainee Solicitor
Holly completed a four-year course at Northumbria University and received an integrated master’s degree as well as her Legal Practice Course qualification…
Senior Corporate Executive
With over 20 years of experience at BHP Law, Karolyn has built a reputation for excellence within the corporate and commercial team. She has a wealth…
Trainee Solicitor
Nicole joined BHP Law in January 2023 as a Trainee Solicitor having worked at VCW Law for nearly five years within the Family Department. Nicole commenced…
Partner
Sapna previously worked as a mental health paralegal for Thaliwal Bridge solicitors, in Leicester. She obtained a LSC funded training contract, then worked…
Conveyancing Executive
Lorna joined BHP Law as a secretary in our residential conveyancing team in 2019. She brings a wealth of experience working in residential and commercial…
Associate
Laura is an Associate Solicitor who has worked in the legal profession for over 20 years. She qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2007 and in…
Associate
Lucy studied law at Newcastle University before completing her LPC in York and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2017. She is proficient in all matters relating…
Senior Associate
Anthony worked at Browell Smith & Co Solicitors before qualifying and working at Thompsons Solicitors between 2003 and 2016. He joined BHP Law’s Employment…
Paralegal
Emma qualified as a paralegal and completed her police station accreditation before joining BHP Law’s Court of Protection team. …
Apprentice Solicitor
Maya joined BHP Law as a Solicitor Apprentice in September 2024 after completing her A-levels. Maya works four days a week and studies one day a week…
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