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
Mark Hards
Senior Solicitor/Lawyer – Employment, Education & Litigation
Rachael Hansen
Senior Solicitor/Lawyer - SEND
Shirley Lambert
Solicitor/Lawyer – Employment, Education & Litigation
Gemma Eddon
First North Law Practice Manager
Eve Green
Litigation Executive
Faye March
Legal Officer