Mary Smith

Head of Inquest, Human Rights and Fatal Negligence Department

Mary is an experienced Lawyer with over 10 years’ experience in handling Inquests, Actions under the Human Rights Act (“HRA”) against healthcare providers in fatal cases and Actions in negligence and under the HRA against other State bodies – e.g. Social Care providers, the Ministry of Justice, Police etc.

Mary joined the firm Head of Inquest, Human Rights and Fatal Negligence Department and is part of the firm’s management team.

Vijay Mehan

Director 

With over 25 years of experience in claimant personal injury law, Vijay’s distinguished career includes serving as a Partner at Fentons Solicitors LLP before its acquisition by Slater & Gordon in 2013, where he continued as a Principal Lawyer. In 2016, Vijay joined Co-op Legal Services as Head of Civil Litigation, where he successfully enhanced profitability. He also played a pivotal role on the Independent Infected Blood Inquiry, chaired by the late Rt Hon Lord Archer of Sandwell in 2009.

Now as our new Head of Civil Litigation, Vijay is making a significant impact on our management team.

James Kingston

COLP and Head of Financial Services

With over 15 years of experience, James serves as COLP and has been a pivotal member of our management since the company’s inception in 2017. Previously, at Plexus Law and LA Law, he was an Associate Partner and led litigation, managing cases from £100 to £750,000, across various courts including the Court of Appeal.

Deborah Clark

Financial Controller, COFA, and Company Secretary 

With over 30 years of experience, Deborah is a Chartered Accountant and COFA she has been with the firm since its inception in 2017 and is a critical part of the firm’s management team. She brings a wealth of knowledge working in the Public and Private sector from blue chip companies as well as SME’s.

Helen Foan

Practice Manager

Helen Foan is an experienced project manager with an extensive career working in Project Management, Account Management, Systems and Operational roles in a variety of sectors. Helen has been with the firm since its inception in 2017 is a critical part of the firm’s management team.

Bronwyn Faull

Accounts Assistant

Bronwyn has been with the firm since 2018 and is a critical part of the Accounts Department. Prior to joining the Accounts Department Bronwyn was a Claims Administrator at the firm.

Rebekah Berry

Paralegal

Rebekah is an experienced Paralegal with over 8 years of experience in law firms handling a range of matters from Debt Recovery to Financial Services. Rebekah is currently part-way through her CILEX qualifications and has been with the firm since its inception in 2017.

Ian O’Gorman

Paralegal

Ian is an experienced Paralegal with over 10 years of experience in law firms handling a range of matters from Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents and Financial Services. Ian has been with the firm since its inception in 2017.

Rebecca Dunn-Coleman

Paralegal

Rebecca is an experienced Paralegal and has recently passed her Barrister Training Course with a view to becoming a Barrister in the future.

Alistair Saul

Paralegal

Alastair is an experienced Paralegal. Prior to joining New South Law Alastair was a Paralegal at an FCA regulated Peer to Peer lending platform and a Trainee Solicitor at another firm of Solicitors specialising in Private Client and Conveyancing. Alastair hopes to qualify as a Solicitor in 2025.

Megan Booth

Paralegal

Megan is an experienced Paralegal. Prior to joining New South Law Megan was a Litigation Executive at another firm of Solicitors.

Masuma Chowdhury

Paralegal

Masuma is an experienced Paralegal. Prior to joining New South Law Masuma was a Litigation Executive at another Law firm.

Hrissy Kuzet

Paralegal

Hrissy is an experienced Paralegal. Prior to joining New South Law Hrissy was a Litigation Customer Consultant at another firm of Solicitors.

Gary Welburn

Paralegal

Gary is an experienced Paralegal with over 20 years’ experience in the claims management and legal industries working across a variety of practice areas from Personal Injury to Financial Mis-selling.