We have a strong, capable, experienced and forward thinking team, well versed in broad-ranging areas of law. We’re here to use our knowledge and experience of adult social care and children’s social care, education and schools law, employment law, debt recovery, fire safety, information, business and environmental services, commercial contracts, property, and governance to help and support you.
First North Law Team
Barry Khan
Director, First North Law
Nigel McCloy
Director, First North Law
About them
Nigel is one of our Directors. He has over 15 years’ legal experience, in private practice as well as local government. On qualification as a solicitor, he specialised in litigation, working with a wide range of public sector and private clients. His client friendly approach produces excellent results time after time and he has established a significant following.
Since joining First North Law he has expanded his knowledge base and offering. He is Head of Legal at North Yorkshire Council which provides him with a unique skillset and knowledge base enabling him to truly understand the issues clients face, particularly in the public sector.
Whilst the vast majority of instructions remain litigious matters, Nigel also regularly receives instructions to advise on a wide range of issues including commercial, procurement and governance matters.
Nigel is also a Director of Brimhams Active and Company Secretary of NY Highways.
Margaret O’Brien
Solicitor/Lawyer – Property
About them
Margaret is our lead solicitor for Commercial Property matters. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Margaret has worked with a wide range of clients, and brings a wealth knowledge from both private practise and local government to her current role advising local authorities and local authority-owned companies.
Faye March
Legal Officer
About them
Faye is a Legal Officer within the First North Law Team. With over 15 years legal experience in a varied background covering Commercial Property, Conveyancing, Wills & Probate, Faye is recognised for her analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, Faye plays a key role in safeguarding organisational interests while maintaining ethical and legal standards.
Chris Forster
Solicitor/Lawyer
Shirley Lambert
Solicitor/Lawyer – Employment, Education & Litigation
About them
With over 20 years of legal experience, Chris brings a unique blend of private practice and in-house commercial insight to the firm. Having spent a decade advising clients in private practice and another ten years working within a UK national company and other commercial enterprises – including a National League football club – Chris offers a well-rounded, strategic approach to legal problem-solving.
Chris specialises in corporate and company law, with a strong focus on drafting and reviewing complex legal contracts, and managing high-value contractual disputes. His practice also encompasses a wide range of civil and commercial litigation, where he is known for his pragmatic advice and results-driven representation.
Clients value Chris’ ability to navigate intricate legal issues with clarity and precision, as well as his commercial awareness and commitment to achieving practical outcomes.
Gemma Eddon
First North Law Practice Manager
Eve Green
Litigation Executive
Mark Hards
Senior Solicitor/Lawyer – Employment, Education & Litigation
Millie Bird
Solicitor / Lawyer – SEND
Rachael Hansen
Senior Solicitor/Lawyer - SEND