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About Us

We are well regarded and aim to provide a friendly, fair and expert service. Much of our work is either for existing clients or by recommendation from existing clients. We have 4 principal departments: Property, Private Client, Family and Litigation.

We are well-placed to serve clients from Macclesfield, Leek, Bakewell, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Whaley Bridge, New Mills, Glossop and the High Peak. Particularly given the advance of technology we continue to act for clients or their families who have moved away and we have clients throughout the UK and abroad.


History

Brooke-Taylors Solicitors, a long-established local firm with roots dating back as the early 1900s, has served countless clients over its extensive history. In April 2024, the firm entered a new chapter, being acquired by Derbyshire Legal Services Limited, operating under the established trading name Lovedays Solicitors of Matlock, Bakewell, and Wirksworth.

This acquisition has brought Brooke-Taylors into a phase of modernisation, embracing contemporary technology and experiencing a revitalised approach to legal services.

Values

Personal

Friendly

Local


Our Team

Alison Kirkham

Licenced Conveyancer

Alison joined Brooke-Taylors in 1997, qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2006 and then worked at a local firm until she rejoined the team in March 2022. Alison is Head of Residential Property team and has an excellent working relationship with local estate agents as well as a following of longstanding local clients.

Alison has expertise in residential and commercial transactions, unregistered land, agricultural land transactions, complex lease transactions and acting for management companies.

Call: 01298 601750
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Claire Broadhurst

Solicitor

Claire specialised in family law for 15 years both with regard to married and cohabiting couples, but now specialises in property law, in particular residential sales, purchases and new builds. She also advises on remortgages, transfers of equity and auction transactions dealing with both registered and unregistered land transactions.

Claire completed Combined Studies BA (Hons) and then studied law at the College of Law in Chester.

Outside of work Claire enjoys horse riding, socialising with her friends and cooking.

Call: 01298 601755
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Pam Morton

Licenced Conveyancer

Pamela is a qualified Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC.  Pamela began her legal career in 2015 joining Brooke Taylors Property Department in 2017. Pamela possesses a wide range of knowledge in all aspects of property law to include sale and purchase of leasehold, freehold and unregistered properties, remortgages, and transfer of equity. Pamela has an excellent relationship with clients and estate agents and prides herself on her communication skills, hard work and understanding to help a conveyancing transaction run smoothly.

Pamela enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and reading books.

Call: 01298 601763
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Ed Martin

Trainee Solicitor

Ed is a trainee solicitor, joining the firm in 2023. After running a local online retail footwear business Ed decided to embark on a career change into law, converting his business degree to a Masters in Law and completing his LPC.

He brings a wealth of business experience. After qualifying, he wants to specialise in Private Client Work (wills, probate and powers of attorney).

Ed was born and lives in Buxton with his wife and four children. Ed is a keen Derby County fan and enjoys the outdoors of the Peak District.

Call: 01298 601757
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Zarkra Yaseen

Wills & Probate Practitioner

Zarkra is a Private Client Practitioner in our Buxton Office with 5 years of experience working on wills, probate and powers of attorney matters in various firms in South Yorkshire.

Call: 01298 701212
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Victoria Walsh

Solicitor

Vicki qualified as a solicitor in 2009 initially working for the Crown Prosecution Service in Manchester.  She now specialises in family law and is based at our Buxton office.

Outside of work she can be found helping to run a local toddler group in Buxton or running around after her five children.

Call: 01298 601765
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Holly Calder

Solicitor

Holly is a trainee solicitor, joining the firm in 2025. After graduating from The University of Law, Holly worked at a firm in North Yorkshire before relocating to Manchester and has over 5 years' experience in Conveyancing.

Outside of work Holly enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis and reading books.

Call: 01298 601760
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Glenn McClenaghan

Commercial Property and Agriculture Chartered Legal Executive

Glenn McClenaghan qualified as a chartered legal executive in 2002. Glenn is head of our Commercial and Agricultural departments and is a member of the Agricultural Law Association. He has considerable expertise in dealing will all aspects of commercial property including commercial leases, small to medium-sized property developments, promotion agreements, conditional contracts and option agreement as well as dealing with pension fund property.

He also has considerable expertise in agricultural matters including land sales and purchases and agricultural tenancies. Glenn enjoys spending time with his family and travelling.

Call: 01629 704592
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Richard Roberts

Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor (Managing Director)

Our Managing Director Richard Roberts was admitted as a solicitor in 1997 and has been with the practice for over twenty years. Richard specialises in Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Property, heading the Residential Conveyancing Team. Richard lives in Matlock Bath.

Call: 01629 704585
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Joanne Joyce

Head of Family Law and Matrimonial Department, Solicitor

Joanne is a hugely experienced solicitor dealing with many areas of law on the subjects of family and matrimonial law. Joanne is based at our Matlock office.

Call: 01629 821949
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Jennifer Renshaw

Head of Litigation and Employment Department (Solicitor)

Jennifer is based at our Matlock office and offers a huge wealth of experience on the areas of litigation including property, commercial, contentious probate and Employment law.

Call: 01629 593370
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James Brown

Litigation Executive

James is an experienced civil litigator, having handled cases in a variety of areas such as residential and commercial tenancies, contract and negligence claims, and land disputes.

Call: 01298 600653
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Hayley Kirkland

Licensed Conveyancer

Hayley has been with the practice for over ten years and specialises in Residential Conveyancing at our Wirksworth office. Hayley studied at the Anthony Gell School.

Call: 01629 704587
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Rachael Mellor

Licensed Conveyancer

Rachael is an experienced part of our residential conveyancing team based at our Matlock office.

Call: 01629 700607
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Emily Boam

Conveyancer

Emily is a Conveyancer in our Residential Conveyancing Team. She has been a CILEX Member for over 10 years, currently Advanced Paralegal. She completed her Law Degree at Sheffield Hallam University in 2004 and then went on to complete her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law.

Call: 01629 593367
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Jo Moran

Conveyancer

Jo joined Lovedays in October 2021 and has over 15 years’ experience of handling a wide variety of Residential Conveyancing transactions.

Jo graduated from The University of Derby with an LLB (Hons) Degree in 2000 and subsequently completed The Specialist Paralegal Post Graduate Qualification in Property at The University of Strathclyde.

Call: 01629 821947
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Chris Gale

Wills and Probate Solicitor (Director)

Our Director Chris Gale who admitted as a solicitor in 1992 has been with the practice for twenty years. Chris specialises in wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney and is the Head of the Wills and Probate Department. Chris lives in Tansley and enjoys participating in amateur dramatics and cycling.

Call: 01629 704591
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Kathryn Blackshaw

Wills and Probate Chartered Legal Executive

Kathryn is a qualified chartered legal executive specialising in wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Kathryn lives on a working farm in Pilsley.

Call: 01629 704586
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Stacy Plant

Wills and Probate Practitioner

Stacy is an experienced Wills and Probate Practitioner in our Wirksworth Office having specialised in wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney for the last 20 years. Stacy has been with the firm since 2017 and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive. Stacy lives in Derby and enjoys spending time discovering Derbyshire, photography and is an avid reader.

Call: 01629 593371
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Helen Smith

Wills and Probate Solicitor

Helen qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and has been practising in private client work (wills, probate and powers of attorney) since 2005. Helen has been with the firm for around 10 years, joining initially in 2011 but having a break between 2021 and June 2023 to experience practice in Adult Care legal work which brings a breadth of experience to her private client practice, considering vulnerable and elderly client work and the issues that partner this.

Helen lives locally with her husband and two children and enjoys reading, film and keeping active (as much as she can).

Call: 01629 700734
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Kate Burt

Wills and Probate Practitioner

Kate is a Wills and Probate Practitioner in our Matlock Office having specialised in Private Client since 2015 after completing her law degree at Sheffield Hallam University. Kate has been with the Firm since September 2022 and is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive.

Call: 01629 704581
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What Our Clients Say

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Hear from those we’ve had the privilege to support and discover why generations have trusted us with their legal needs.

Fantastic and professional service from Pam Morton on the sale of my property and purchase of another. Pam will always find a solution to problems that arise throughout the conveyancing process- she does this diligently and professionally.

R. Pursglove

Highly Recommend. We used Alison for the purchase of our property and she has been brilliant. She responds and keeps you in the loop. Very professional. Thankyou so much!!

E. Mycock

I could not recommend Brooke-Taylors more highly. Pamela Morton has been consistently helpful, pro-active and effective throughout a complicated series of transactions. She has always been on hand to answer queries, I am enormously grateful for her diligent work.

R. O.

We had a very difficult and challenging purchase of our new home, but Pam was incredibly understanding, professional and friendly. Thanks to her diligence and hard work, we finally moved into our happy place. I really can't thank Pam, Sarah or the company enough for making it all happen, highly recommended.

V. Kenworthy

Perfect for any issues, big or small.
Fast efficient and reasonably priced.
Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a fantastic service

J. Cox

Really good experience. Down to earth and efficient service. Would definitely recommend.

V. Fawcett

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