MEET OUR TEAM

Lisa is a qualified solicitor and the Managing Partner of the firm. She specialises in all aspects of Property and Agricultural law with over 15 years experience, but she also advises clients in private client work such as wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney. Lisa is an accredited civil and commercial mediator and enjoys helping people to resolve disputes.

In her spare time Lisa likes to explore new parts of the Country with her family. She is also part of the local ladies darts teams and is an avid boardgame geek.

The Wills and Probate Department is headed by Claire Richardson who after commencing her part time law degree at Northumbria University in September 2000 went on to complete the Legal Practice Course in 2005. Claire qualified as a solicitor in November 2007 having undergone her training contract at a firm in County Durham. Claire deals with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters and Administration of Estates. In her spare time, she likes to do gardening, cooking, walking and spending time with her family.

Alongside her role within the conveyancing department Katy has completed her Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship and is now extending her training to become a fully qualified solicitor. Katy loves to spend her weekends exploring the beautiful countryside we are so lucky to have on our doorstep!

Kate has moved back to Richmond recently following her university studies. She has completed a law degree and is currently undertaking her Legal Practice Course with Northumbria University. Kate has joined the firm as Claire’s assistant in the Private Client department and is also completing her training Contract. She will become a qualified solicitor in 2025.

Outside of work Kate enjoys walking her dog, George, and spending time with her family.

Mark grew up in Richmond and graduated from Newcastle University. Following graduation, Mark began working for Hunton & Garget in 1996 and has been a valued member of staff ever since. In his spare time, he enjoys watching horse racing and playing golf.

Lucy started working for a firm of solicitors in Bishop Auckland in 1990 and has always worked in the Probate and Will department.  Her role is assisting Claire within the department. Lucy has now been with the firm for nearly six years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and having days out with her family.

Fiona joined the firm in 2007 having previously worked in law firms as a legal secretary since leaving college and has extensive experience across conveyancing, and wills and probate.

Fiona lives in Richmond and in her spare time enjoys gardening, walking and going on motor homing adventures and plans to do Scotland’s North Coast 500 (which is a road trip around the north of Scotland)

Carole joined Hunton & Garget in 1976 as office junior straight from school.  Having worked in most departments including private clients, family and conveyancing she has seen many changes in the legal profession over the years!  Born in West Yorkshire but moving to Richmond in 1961 Carole wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!