Phone:01895 612400; 01895 621777
Email:info@allsopdurnllp.co.uk
Aaron is an experienced Conveyancing Executive and has worked in legal practice for some 35 years.
He mainly deals with residential sale and purchase transactions etc. He is committed to his clients and is often referred by clients who have used him previously.
He is married with a son and lives locally. He enjoys music and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Carly originally started working in estate agency in 2003 and by 2008 had moved into residential conveyancing.
She assists Louisa Dearlove and is the point of contact for all matters following exchange.
Carly is committed to helping people deal with all aspects of conveyancing and understands moving home can be a very stressful time so ensuring a smooth transaction is very important.
She lives locally and is married with a young daughter.
David is the firm’s Senior & Managing Partner. David has 25 years of experience in handling property and private client law matters.
He has a Law Degree and Post Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice.
David Durn is the Managing and Senior Partner of Allsop Durn LLP and is also the firm’s Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).
David is involved in various charitable organisations locally including Orchyd, and is President of the Ruislip & Northwood Branch of the Royal British Legion as well as a member of Ruislip Baptist church and the Ruislip Bowls club.
He lives locally and is married with three daughters.
His interests include music, time away and family life.
Roz has over 35 years experience as a conveyancing practitioner. She moved to Middlesex in 1993 to join her husband who was based there in the RAF. During this time she has built up many local connections and has many clients who return to her for her professionalism and calm and friendly approach.
Her expertise is in all areas of residential property matters.
Roz has a law degree and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives having qualified in 1988. She is a consultant in the firm. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and has one son.
She enjoys fitness training/running, cooking and socialising with friends and family.
Gary joined Allsop Durn as our Legal Cashier in November 2018 from a Law Firm in Harrow.
Gary is responsible for all our financial transactions and compliance with the SRA rules.
After spending 15 years living, working and travelling in the USA, Gary returned to England and settled back down in the Borehamwood area.
He is married with a son with whom he enjoys supporting Arsenal and their local football team as well as spending quality time together with family and friends.
Gary became our Practice Manager in November 2020.
Nikki studied at Portsmouth University before completing her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law Guildford. Nikki then completed her training contract in 2015 at a West London Firm, before joining a legal 500 firm. Nikki has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience working on a full range of matrimonial matters such as, divorce, finances, cohabitation, injunctive proceedings, separation matters, pre and post - nuptial matters as well as children disputes, such as child arrangements , prohibited steps and specific issues.
Nikki also trained as a Family Mediator in 2022 and intends to develop her passion for mediation.
Nikki is highly motivated to get the best possible outcome for her client’s. Nikki has a constructive and sympathetic approach to her client’s and fully understands that it is a difficult time for all involved.
Outside of work Nikki enjoys travelling, having recently returned from travelling Australia and Southeast Asia. Nikki also enjoys attending spin classes and spending time with family and friends.
Louisa qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2011. She is a Partner in the firm. She has worked for various law firms in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire prior to joining Allsop Durn LLP. She specialises in all aspects of residential property work.
She prides herself on offering a personal service to every client and ensures that each client is treated as an individual Louisa always aims to keep the conveyancing process as simple and straightforward as possible and this has been reflected in the reviews received from clients about her work and the conscientious and very efficient service she provides.
Outside of work Louisa enjoys golf, movies and time with loved ones.
Mark has over 25 years of experience in residential as well as landlord and tenant matters. He is a Licensed Conveyancer. Mark’s expertise is evident in
• Residential property matters
• Shared ownership/shared equity schemes
• Lease extensions
• Transfers of equity
Mark has a degree in English from Brunel University and has extensive experience and contacts in the area.
He is a Partner in the firm.
His dedication to his clients in his professional dealings makes him popular with all.
He lives locally and is married with two children. He enjoys playing football and tennis, cinema, spending time with his family and friends.
Tracy is a solicitor who specialises in Private Client matters. Having qualified in 2014 her particular areas of expertise include:
• Obtaining Grants of Probate and the administration of estates;
• Estate planning;
• Drafting Wills to suit individual needs, in particular second marriages where there are children from the first marriage;
• Preparation and registration of Lasting Powers Of Attorney, both Property & Financial and Health & Welfare;
• Court of Protection applications.
Tracy has extensive experience in dealing with bereaved families, executors and personal representatives and is able to guide you through the complex and difficult process.
She is a Partner and Head of Private Client.
Tracy is also a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
After leaving school, Lisa worked for a couple of local firms of solicitors in Uxbridge before taking a career break to raise her two daughters.
She resumed work and worked for several local estate agents before joining Allsop Durn LLP in August 2017. Her current role is assistant to consultant, Roz Allsop in the Residential Conveyancing Team.
Her interests are travelling with her family, exercising and socialising with friends
Joanne is a Private Client Solicitor with over 17 years’ experience. She qualified in 2005.
Her areas of expertise include:-
• Preparation of Wills to meet individual needs and advice with estate planning
• Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney in respect of property and financial affairs and health and welfare decisions
• Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
• Dealing with the administration of estates including all aspects of the process from registering a death through to the distribution of assets
Joanne prides herself on offering a caring and friendly approach to clients to guide them through some difficult and sensitive matters.
Joanne is married with 2 young boys and enjoys spending time with family and friends and visiting her hometown in Devon.
Having completed her Law degree obtaining a 2:1 at the University of Reading. Grace is working towards the CLC (Council of Licensed Conveyancer’s) Level 6 Diploma to qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer.
Grace is assisting Mark Goreham with Residential property matters. Coming from a customer service background, Grace provides a patient and understanding approach to the needs of clients.
Grace lives locally. When not at work enjoys reading and doing crafts such as embroidery and learning how to crochet, as well as spending time with her family.
Helen is one of the Senior Partners at Allsop Durn LLP, where she also serves as the Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). A qualified solicitor with extensive expertise in compliance and legal management, Helen plays a pivotal role in ensuring the firm’s adherence to regulatory and operational standards.
With a career spanning leadership roles across the legal and corporate sectors, Helen has developed a reputation for her deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks. She specializes in anti-money laundering (AML), complaint handling, Data Protection Act (DPA) compliance, file review, auditing, and operational effectiveness in law firm management.
As the COLP and MLRO, Helen oversees the firm’s regulatory compliance, risk management, and AML procedures, ensuring that clients and stakeholders benefit from a robust and ethical approach to legal practice.
Helen’s commitment to excellence and integrity underpins her leadership, making her a trusted advisor to clients and a key driver of the firm’s success.
Gemma is a property solicitor with 18 years’ experience dealing with individuals and companies with all their property needs. She deals with both commercial and residential matters. Gemma has worked in both large-scale national firms and small high street firms so looks to blend her experience with more modern technology with the personal bespoke service you would expect from a smaller high street firm. She understands that client’s needs are not all the same and therefore adapts to suit.
Gemma is a Partner, Head of Property and our Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for the Quality Conveyancing Scheme.
Outside of work Gemma likes to spend time with family and friends, and when possible, getting away with the family on holiday finding new destinations to explore.
Stefanie studied History at the University of Nottingham before completing her Masters in Law (Conversion Course), obtaining a first class in both degrees. She is now working towards qualification as a solicitor in 2025.
Stefanie is a Trainee Solicitor, supporting Gemma Noble in both residential and commercial conveyancing matters. With over one year‘s experience dealing with a variety of clients and transactions, Stefanie is able to tailor her advice and service to each client’s individual needs. She provides an efficient and caring approach whilst maintaining her workload and deadlines effectively.
Outside of work Stefanie enjoys Pilates, music and travelling.
Susana joined the firm in May 2021 as a Legal Assistant in the Residential Conveyancing Department.
She previously worked in the Judiciary in her home country, Colombia, for some 20 years, initially in different roles for the Superior Council of the Judiciary, but in the last 10 years she worked for the First Instance Criminal Court as an assistant to several Judges in the same Court.
Susana lives locally, loves spending time with family, exercising and music.
Louise joined Allsop Durn LLP in November 2024 having previously worked in personal assistant and sales roles. She currently assists Tracy Murgatroyd and Joanne John with all aspects of Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate.
Emma joined Allsop Durn LLP in October 2006 and has experience in both the Conveyancing and the Wills and Probate Departments.
She currently assists Tracy Murgatroyd and Joanne John in the Wills and Probate Team dealing with estates administration, wills and powers of attorney
Elaine joined Allsop Durn LLP in September 2024 and brings extensive experience in estate agency and customer service, driven by a genuine passion for providing a great experience. She particularly enjoys the organizational challenge and satisfaction that comes with administration.
When she is not in the office you can often find her walking her cocker spaniel dog or indulging in her creative side by making clothes. She also loves reading and live music events.
Priscilla has over 18 years’ experience in law.
After completing her Bachelor of Laws Degree, she became a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, where she was called to the Bar of England and Wales. She subsequently read for a Master of Laws Postgraduate Degree. While preparing for her thesis as part of her Masters, she secured a post as a legal assistant for one year in a well- established London law firm, where she was offered a full-time position as a litigator, following her Masters graduation and where she worked for two more years.
Priscilla moved to another London law firm of over 100 years’ practice in 2009, where she continued her work as a litigator for nearly 14 years, before being recruited by another regional law firm where she continued and expanded her practice.
Priscilla has a wealth of experience in civil litigation, including small, fast and multi-track cases, advocacy, litigation aspects of commercial lease renewals, including working for a major UK charity with a portfolio of over 500 properties nationwide and abroad, advisory work, drafting, company law, landlord and tenant law, contractual disputes, international jurisdictional issues, bankruptcy/insolvency, agency work, employment law, party- wall/boundary/co-ownership and right of way disputes, professional negligence, contested probate/estate work, bona vacantia, enforcement proceedings including enforcement of international judgments, residential and commercial recovery of possession, among many others.
She is well-versed in written and spoken French, Hindi and Creole, which has been a useful tool in her dealings on foreign matters, and which has enabled her to liaise with ease with legal colleagues in other jurisdictions.
Colleagues know Priscilla as diligent and a safe pair of hands. Counsel know her as hard- working, diligent, thorough, well-prepared, confident, highly-organised, caring, on top of her work, and exhibiting all the hallmarks of a litigator. Clients call her excellent, professional, reliable, and adept.