Our People

She delivers our Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts and Executry services as the department head.

Amy has recently been shortlisted for the Young Practitioner Award for her outstanding customer service and contribution to the growth of Friends Legal.

Claire deals primarily with setting up new claims, preparing files for handlers & Solicitors alongside handling a small caseload to gain valuable personal injury experience. In her spare time, Claire enjoys outdoor activities and socialising with friends and family.

Mona has gained a wealth of experience working on personal injury claims including medical negligence and optical cases. Mona deals primarily with taking client statements, attending consultations with instructed Advocates, drafting court documents, and instructing medical experts. In her spare time, Mona enjoys going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.  

Erica has a wealth of experience working with personal injury claims having worked in dealing with both defendant and pursuer claims over the past 12 years. Erica deals primarily with personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents. In her spare time, Erica enjoys travelling, dog walking and spending time with family and friends.

Emma has extensive knowledge in road traffic incidents having worked in the industry for over 8 years. Emma deals primarily in negotiating liability, uninsured loss recovery and outlay recovery. In her spare time Emma enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as her much loved fur baby.

Karen has specialised in asbestos claims since 2015 and deals primarily with medical negligence and optical injury cases. Karen assists the Senior Solicitors by taking statements from clients and also reviews medical records – allowing them to make decisions regarding case prospects. Karen enjoys going on long scenic walks with her dog, swimming and spending time with her family and friends.

Mari-Louise deals primarily with initial enquiries from the public in relation to Wills, Power of Attorneys and Executory enquiries. In her spare time, Mari-Louise enjoys outings with the kids, going to the gym and socialising with friends.

Ellyn has extensive experience in all private client matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Executry Estates. She has worked with a number of high net worth clients and complex family structures, and is committed to providing tailored advice to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients’ circumstances.

Ellyn is a graduate of the University of Aberdeen (2012) and the University of Glasgow (2016) and is a supporter of charities including Age Scotland, Mind and Women’s Aid.

Tom joined Friends Legal in November 2020, bringing a wealth of experience in business development from industries such as legal, finance and manufacturing. Tom deals primarily with our business-to-business relationships and has a strong desire make legal services more accessible and transparent to all. In his spare time, Tom enjoys travelling in his vintage campervan.

Josh’s specialism rests in the design, development, and delivery of websites, as well as how they feed into digital marketing. Josh runs Friends Legal’s website, digital advertising, and print marketing. Josh is an avid gamer, movie lover and has two cats named Minerva & Wanda.