FHG Biographies
Sona qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2015 and practised in a firm in Berkshire before moving to West Sussex.
She is an enthusiastic law practitioner specialising in Family law and deals with a wide variety of matrimonial and children matters. Sona has experience with applications for child arrangements orders, leave to remove children from the jurisdiction applications and applications for non-molestation orders, as well as divorce & related financial applications.
She is a member of Resolution.
Areas of special expertise: Family Law.
Direct dial: 01273 467482
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Lucy was admitted as a solicitor in 2022 and has over 10 years’ previous experience in wills and probate.
She enjoys finding the right solution for her clients tailored to their individual needs.
Areas of special expertise: Wills, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
Direct dial: 01273 467473
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Having recently graduated from the Open University with a first-class law degree, Yazmyn is now preparing to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. She hopes to be admitted as a solicitor later this year.
Yazmyn works alongside Jess Calder and Lucy Tammer in the private client department dealing with wills, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney. She prides herself on her attention to detail and ensuring that she always acts in the best interests of every client.
Direct dial: 01273 666323
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Jessica is a private client executive who has specialised in estate administration in Sussex for almost 20 years.
Jessica puts her clients at the centre of all she does. She is highly capable in efficiently and effectively administering estates of any size or complexity.
She approaches her work with compassion and kindness. She remains cost focused but will always take the time to explain process and procedure and to listen.
Areas of special expertise: Estate administration • Tax.
Direct dial: 01273 467470
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Tim joined Fitzhugh Gates in 2023 having been a senior residential property solicitor and former managing partner in a large firm.
He will be working with Mark Barrett in the commercial property department where his past experience will be most valuable. Tim is approachable and helpful and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the matter he is dealing with proceeds smoothly.
Areas of special expertise: Registered and unregistered freehold and leasehold titles, complex transactions, secured lending.
Direct dial: 01273 467471
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Rachel joined our thriving private client department in late 2020.
Rachel has worked in private client departments for over 15 years most recently as private client executive. She has considerable experience in assisting with all aspects of private client matters to include probates, Wills and LPAs.
Rachel provides a professional and efficient service to her clients. She has the ability to put people at ease and has a sympathetic nature. In her spare time Rachel enjoys walking, reading, cinema, theatre, baking and spending time with her family.
Areas of special expertise: Estate administration • LPAs.
Direct dial: 01273 467474
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The Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors Team
Julian Cioffi - Managing Partner
Mark Barrett - Partner
Moira MacFarlane - Partner
Sian Butler - Solicitor
Joanne Lawrence-Hall - Solicitor
Timothy Richardson - Solicitor
Lucy Tammar - Solicitor
Carla Brunning - Conveyancing Executive
Jessica Calder - Private Client Executive
Dominique Arnold - Wills and Probate Executive
Yazmyn Corteggio - Wills and Probate Executive
Rachel Wilkie - Private Client Executive
Sona Starkova - Chartered Legal Executive
Fitzhugh Gates Partners
Julian Cioffi (Managing Partner), Mark Barrett, Moira MacFarlane and FHG Law Ltd (Corporate Partner).