Our office is based on Regent Street in the town centre of Barnsley, a 5 minute walk from Barnsley Train Station and bus interchange. The Barnsley Law Courts are just 4 minute walk away.
Accident and Personal Injury
Sharon Rinaldi leads the personal injury team in Barnsley, and can support with injury compensation claims.
Family Law
The Matrimonial team at Howells are one of the largest in South Yorkshire. Wendy Bailey deals with matters of Divorce, Separation, Civil Partnerships, Mediation and disputes that involve Children. The team also boasts Domestic Abuse specialist Liz Forrest.
Wills, Trusts & ProbateÂ
Partner Lindsey Rawson leads the Wills department and is an active member of the local community, working with Age UK across South Yorkshire, supporting local Dementia support schemes and herself, and the team, are Dementia Friendly trained. Lindsey is supported by Louise Tissington who works at our Barnsley Office. The team can support with writing & amending a Will, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Inheritance matters, tax matters and Trusts.
Children Law
Solicitor and part time Deputy District Judge, Sarah Walker leads the Children Law department supporting with matters involving Children, including Care Proceedings, Adoption & Guardianship.
Medical Negligence
Michelle Gyte is the head of the Medical Negligence team, who can support with compensation claims against public and private health care professionals, including fatal injuries.
Property & Conveyancing
Elizabeth Webster leads the team at Howells, who can support with buying & selling property, freeholds matters, mortgages and right to buy matters.
Consumer Claims and Civil Disputes
Partner Graham Hogarth leads the team at Howells, and can support with various matters of faulty goods and services, advice on small claims and issues with money owed.
Benefits and Credits
Marie Busfield leads the Benefits and Credits team and can support with issues arising form benefits, including advice and challenging decisions made by public sector bodies.
Housing
Partner Graham Hogarth leads the Housing team, protecting and exercising the housing rights of tenants in disputes with both private and public sector landlords.
Criminal Defence
Partners Mary Rose Macadam and Chris Wong lead the Criminal Defence team in Barnsley, who can support with representing you in the Police Station, Crown and Magistrates court and Motoring offences. They are supported by Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate Kathryn Lill and specialist Ann Ridge.
Civil Liberties, Public Law & Inquests
Philippa Matthews leads matters of Public Law at Howells, and the team can support with Inquests, Judical Reviews, disclosure of information and GDPR claims.
Claims & Complaints Against the Police
Philippa Matthews leads matters of actions against the Police, including assault, unlawful actions, breach of human rights and negligence.