James is a Paralegal in the Private Wealth team, based in Reading. He joined Rothley in May 2026, bringing a breadth of experience from his previous firm in Oxford. James is graduated from the University of Reading in 2023 with a degree in Law.
Grace Wright
Grace is a Paralegal in the Court of Protection team.
Melissa Thomson
Melissa combines genuine enthusiasm for her work with a calm, methodical approach that keeps those around her well supported. Melissa is a Legal PA based in the Birmingham Disputed Wills and Trusts team, having been a valued member of the team since November 2021. She brings a professional and engaging approach to her role, combining strong organisational ability with a …
Rachel Butterfield
Rachel enjoys working as part of the Disputed Wills and Trusts Team helping clients to deal with each stage of their claim. She has over 30 years law firm work experience and has worked in various areas of Law, including Housing Disrepair, Personal Injury, Employment, Family, Dispute Resolution and Disputed Wills and Trusts. Since leaving college in 1995, Rachel has …
Laura Horton
Based in our Birmingham office, Laura is an Associate Solicitor in the Private Wealth team. Laura’s work includes the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, providing inheritance tax advice, advising on Trusts and dealing with probate and estate administration matters. She obtained a Law Degree at the University of Sheffield before completing the Legal Practice Course with Masters achieving a …
Saxan Bootes
Saxan is dedicated to supporting clients through the legal process to achieve the best possible outcome. She joined Rothley Law in March 2026 as an Associate in the Disputed Wills and Trusts team. Based in Reading, Saxan qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in October 2017 and has extensive litigation experience. She is now applying her experience, knowledge and skills …
Abby Glendinning
Abby is an Apprentice Paralegal in our Court of Protection team. She is a classic example of us growing our own – having shown brilliant aptitude and natural ability with clients, she has progressed from Legal Assistant and is now finishing her Level 3 CILEx Paralegal Apprenticeship. She is very much the future of our Court of Protection team. She …
Lily Ford
As a Paralegal in the Court of Protection team, Lily brings a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She works closely with Partners, liaising directly with clients, preparing applications, and drafting a wide range of legal documents. Lily graduated from Newcastle University with a First-Class degree in Ancient History, before returning to study four years later …
Sabah Karim
Sabah supports the team with legal research, drafting documents and assisting with the progression of matters. Having joined the firm in January 2026, she works as a paralegal within the Disputed Wills and Trusts team, assisting with a range of contentious probate matters. She obtained her law degree from Southampton, graduating in July 2025 with First Class Honours. During her …
Selina Sohota
Selina is highly regarded for her compassionate approach, providing dedicated support to vulnerable clients and their families. As a Senior Associate in our Birmingham team, Selina brings over a decade of specialist expertise in Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trust management. Her practice covers the full spectrum of property and affairs matters, including the appointment of professional and lay …