Nick Ash TEP
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
What does family look like to you? My wife, Marie. My two children, Tom & Jake. My two step-cats, Elsea & Daisy.
Who is your favourite band/artist? The Jam
What is your favourite food? Spaghetti bolognese (made by me!)
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject: The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
What is the last book you read? Whoever Tells the Best Stories Wins, by Annette Simmons
What’s your favourite film? The Blues Brothers
What’s your favourite sport? Cycling
What is your greatest achievement? Founding Will & Probate Services in 2005!
One piece of advice…If you don’t keep running, you will be run over!
What do you like most about your job? My clients and the endless challenges they pose us every day.
Elisabeth Westerman Dip.Couns FDSc A.I.R.P.M.
OPERATIONS & WELFARE MANAGER
Who your favourite band/artist? P!nk
What is your favourite food? Chips and gravy!
What is the last book you read? The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert
What’s your favourite film? The Karate Kid films
What’s your favourite sport? Sword fighting…if it was a sport!
One piece of advice...Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!
What do you like most about your job? Mmmmm, that’s an interesting one!
Tom Ash
GROWTH MANAGER
What does family look like to you? Frank the Sausage Dog (the unofficial W&P Legal office dog!)
Who is your favourite band/artist? Enter Shikari
What is your favourite food? All the Mexican food
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject: The Life and Times of Tom Ash (or WWE)
What is the last book you read? : The last Book was Got to Get Theroux This (Louis Theroux). My favourite book is Join Me by Danny Wallace.
What’s your favourite film? Catch Me if you Can
What’s your favourite sport? Rock climbing
What is your greatest achievement? My degree (first in the family, haha Nick!)
One piece of advice…“It is what it is” is the most dangerous phrase in the world.
What do you like most about your job? I love meeting and engaging with people. Having the chance to bounce ideas to new people and develop services that will genuinely help our clients. The 4 day week is alright too!
Mariam Khan FCILEX LLM
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT SOLICITOR
What does family look like to you? My husband and my 3 children.
My practise focuses on complex needs of clients such as Trusts, Inheritance Tax, Elderly clients, Probate, and Islamic Law of Inheritance. I am a finalist under the category of rising star in Law by the British Muslim Awards 2023. I was recognised as highly commended by The British Muslim Awards 2020. I am currently working towards master’s in law and writing thesis on the key differences between the English Law, Rules of Intestacy, and Islamic Laws of Inheritance.
I am passionate about my work and always aim to deliver outstanding service especially within the Muslim community.
One piece of advice…It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.
Kim Bush Cert PFS
PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL/CONSULTANT
Kim has worked in the Financial Services sector for over 20 years, she holds a Certificate in Financial Planning and a Certificate in Life and Pensions. Kim specialises in all aspects of estate planning with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Kim prides herself on her integrity and trustworthiness she has a friendly and professional approach. Kim loves nothing better than to sit down and have a great chat with her clients to find the right solution for them, which is why she became a part of the enthusiastic team at Will and Probate Services.
Meg Dugdale
Consultant
What does family look like to you? Me, my partner, our little girl Maisie and Lottie (our little Whippet)
Who is your favourite band/artist? I don’t have a favourite band, just love anything I can have a boogie to!
What is your favourite food? Any carb drowned in mayonnaise…
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? How to survive a toddler!
What’s your favourite series? Below Deck
What’s your favourite sport? Netball
What is your greatest achievement? Having my little girl and graduating university with a toddler!
One piece of advice…Grow through what you go through.
What do you like most about your job? I work with a fantastic team. I feel respected and valued, both professionally and as myself. There truly is such a family dynamic. Everyone strives to be the best version of themselves. There is just a sense of wanting to succeed within this company, and everyone supports one another to allow that person to get there!
Kiera Thorold
COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT MANAGER
What does family look like to you My little boy, partner and ragdoll cat Albert.
Who is your favourite band/artist? I don’t have one, but I love a good throw back, anything 80’s or 90’s.
What is your favourite food? Chinese or Chocolate! Yum
What is the last book you read? How Not to Die by Michael Gregor
What’s your favourite film? Matilda
What’s your favourite sport? I would have to say football, as my family are big Nottingham Forest Supporters! Youuuuuu Reds!!
What is your greatest achievement? My son
One piece of advice…Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.
What do you like most about your job? I love my job. I love being able to assist the team, working closely with everyone for us to be continuously improving. I love being part of the team, it’s something I’m really proud to be part of.
Merry Clark
Compliance & Workflow Manager
Family/pets: Percy – rescue Ragdoll cat
Favourite band: ABBA
Favourite food: Sweetcorn, avocado, vanilla ice-cream, chicken
Mastermind Specialist Subject: Horses!
Last book you read/favourite book: Building Resilience by John Eldredge
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings
Favourite sport: Anything equestrian!
Greatest achievement: Gaining award for my teaching in the USA.
Favourite quote/best piece of advice: Fail quickly and move on!
What do you like most about your job: Variety.
Steina McKenna
HEAD OF CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
What does family look like to you? 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 husband and 1 son
What’s your favourite band? Anything 80’s!
What’s your favourite food? A roast dinner
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? Sunderland football club
What’s your favourite film/TV show? Calamity Jane
What’s your favourite sport? I love watching (not playing!) football
What is your greatest achievement? Having my son and watching him turn in to an amazing young man
Give us your favourite quote/piece of advice…It’s not great, it’s not bad, it just is!
What do you like most about your job? The people and the clients
Danielle Claydon
Private Client Paralegal
What does family look like to you? My 2 girls.
What is your favourite food? A roast dinner!
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? The TV show Friends!
What is the last book you read? Do Nothing! Stop Looking, Start Living – Damian Mark Smyth
What’s your favourite film? Law Abiding Citizen
What’s your favourite sport? Football (Manchester United!)
What is your greatest achievement? Being a mum of 2.
One piece of advice…Be kind to yourself.
What do you like most about your job? Delivering peace of mind to my clients by helping them through a very difficult time. Also, my supportive management and colleagues.
Husain Manji
TRAINEE SOLICITOR
What does family look like to you? My mum, dad, twin and older brother
Who is your favourite band/artist? I have an eclectic taste in music!
What is your favourite food? Either Italian or Chinese, I love both
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? Random facts!
What is the last book you read? Hidden Heritage
What’s your favourite film? Training Day
What’s your favourite sport? Football or boxing
What is your greatest achievement? My degree, LLB Honours.
One piece of advice…If an opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
What do you like most about your job? My colleagues and having the opportunity to speak to a diverse range of clients.
Mya Davis
CILEX Trainee
Family/pets: Mum, Dad, little sister, little brother and cat
Favourite band: No Doubt
Favourite food: Pasta
Last book you read/favourite book: The Bell Jar
Favourite film: 10 things I hate about you
Favourite sport: Rounders
Greatest achievement: Leadership in sports
Favourite quote/best piece of advice: Slow progress is better than no progress
What do you like most about your job: Friendly environment
Natasha Baxter
PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL
What does family look like to you? I am one of four siblings and I have a twin brother. We also have the cutest Border Collie called Tilly!
Who is your favourite band/artist? Fleetwood Mac
What is your favourite food? Lasagne
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? Positive attitudes!
What is the last book you read? The Great Gatsby
What’s your favourite film? Pretty Woman
What’s your favourite sport? Football
What is your greatest achievement? Building my own path in life
One piece of advice...There is no one who can tell you who to be…EXCEPT YOURSELF!
What do you like most about your job? I love the support and the team I’m surrounded by every day, supporting clients with peace of mind.
Claire Clarke
ADMINISTRATOR
What does family look like to you? My husband, daughter, 1 rabbit and 3 chickens
What’s your favourite band? Idlewild or jimmy eat world
What’s your favourite food? Steak – medium/rare
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? Musicals!
What’s the last book you read? Hope by Lesley Pearce
What’s your favourite film/TV show? The Green Mile
What’s your favourite sport? Zumba!
What is your greatest achievement? Skydiving at 17,000 ft
One piece of advice…Don’t come with problems, come with solutions.
What do you like most about your job? Working with a great team with lots of support and giving the best service we can to our clients.
Latisha Bycraft
PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR
What does family look like to you? I have 2 sisters, my mum and my partner.
Who is your favourite band/artist? Lewis Capaldi/Country bands/McFly/ Little Mix
What is your favourite food? Pizza or pasta!
What is the last book you read? It Starts with Us / It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
What’s your favourite film? I love romcoms, so probably The Notebook!
What’s your favourite sport? I enjoy going to the gym
One piece of advice…To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong journey
What do you like most about your job? Building a relationship with clients and colleagues and the company promotes how important mental health is.
Louisa Markley
Administrator
Family/pets: My husband, two stepchildren and my cat, Minnie.
Favourite band/artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite food: Pasta
Mastermind Specialist Subject: Friends
Last book you read/favourite book: Matthew Perry – Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing
Favourite film: The Hangover
Favourite sport: I love watching F1, snooker, tennis and darts.
Greatest achievement: Achieving my CILEx qualification
Favourite quote/best piece of advice: Be kind and treat people how you wish to be treated
What do you like most about your job: Helping and supporting clients and colleagues
Alanna Adron-Walk
ADMINISTRATOR
Who is your favourite band/artist? There are too many bands to have a favourite!
What is your favourite food? Halloumi.
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? How to be happy and positive!
What is the last book you read? Currently reading David Baldacci but my favourite book of all time is The Green Mile by Stephen King
What’s your favourite film? The Expendables
What’s your favourite sport? Football
One piece of advice…Smile!
What do you like most about your job? Being able to help people.
Tracey Allen
Finance Manager
Family/pets: Husband and stepson
Favourite band: Prince and late eighties pop
Favourite food: Steak or Thai food
Last book you read/favourite book: Thursday murder club by Richard Osman
Favourite film: Anything with Colin Firth in it
Favourite sport: Pool (international rules), I represent Cambridgeshire as part of the ladies team.
Greatest achievement: Despite a huge fear of heights I have paraglided off the top of mount Bagadad
Favourite quote/best piece of advice: Don’t let the strive for perfection ruin what is good
What do you like most about your job: Working with a fantastic team who have genuine care and an enthusiastic attitude in providing a great service to our clients.
Sophie Campbell-Studd
MARKETING MANAGER
What does family look like to you? My little boy and partner.
What’s your favourite band? Foo Fighters
What’s your favourite food? A lamb roast dinner…or sausage & mash…or anything pizza-related!
You’re next up on Mastermind, what’s your specialist subject? Anything related to Aardman Animations
What’s the last book you read? The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman
What’s your favourite film/TV show? TV – Peep Show. Film – Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
What’s your favourite sport? Running
What is your greatest achievement? Having my little boy.
One piece of advice…What determines a person’s character aren’t the mistakes we make. It’s how we take those mistakes and turn them into lessons rather than excuses.
What do you like most about your job? The kindness and authenticity of the team and the genuine passion for the work we do.
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