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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

Helen Hayward
Head of Commercial Property

James Johnston
Head of Dispute Resolution

Spencer Knaggs
Head of Medical Negligence and Serious Injury

Robbie Mather
Head of Commercial Property

Richard Miller
Chairperson and Agribusiness Partner

Michael Walby
Head of Corporate

Michelle Armstrong
Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Partner

Paul Bell
Corporate Partner

Paul Brown
Medical Negligence and Serious Injury Partner

David Gibson
Head of Employment

Kathryn Hill
Head of Residential Conveyancing

Joanne McKenzie
Head of Agribusiness

Mike Nicholls
Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate

Nicola Nutley
Head of Banking and Property Finance

Peter Robinson
Corporate Partner

Mark Ward
Head of Family

Rebecca Dawson
Partner