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Team
Here you can read more about our nationally recognised and accredited teams of lawyers, who work across our offices in Carlisle, Cockermouth, and Newcastle.
Meet Burnetts' Partners below. We have some of the most eminent lawyers in the north of England, who shape the direction and future of the firm and provide expert, authoritative advice to businesses and individuals.

Nick Gutteridge
Managing Partner

Vaughan Jones
Partnership Chair and Corporate Partner

Helen Hayward
Head of Commercial Property

James Johnston
Head of Dispute Resolution

Robbie Mather
Head of Commercial Property

Richard Miller
Head of Property

Simon Mortimer
Family Partner

Michael Walby
Head of Corporate

Kathryn Hill
Head of Residential Conveyancing

Joanne McKenzie
Head of Agribusiness

Rachael Stephenson
Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate

Sarah Willshire
Head of Banking and Property Finance

Paul Brown
Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Partner

Michelle Armstrong
Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Partner

Spencer Knaggs
Head of Medical Negligence and Serious Injury

David Gibson
Head of Employment and HR

Mike Nicholls
Wills, Trusts and Probate Partner