Meet the team
Cheryl joined Carter Lemon Camerons in November 2023 as a Senior Associate Solicitor.
She started her career as a Technical Adviser/Case Worker for HM Revenue & Customs Inheritance Tax. Following a career break she commenced a second career, which now spans over 20 years, working in Private Client departments in Regional law firms.
She specialises in the preparation of and advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Non-Contentious Court of Protection Applications, Trusts, the Administration of Estates and associated taxation.
Cheryl has extensive estate administration experience including obtaining Grants of Probate/Representation in both non-complex and complex estates, not limited to but including, the estates of nondomiciled individuals and resealing foreign Grants of Probate in the English Probate Registry.
Away from the office Cheryl enjoys family life and is a yoga enthusiast, a passionate follower and player of tennis, an ardent Arsenal supporter, and a keen miniature dachshund walker.
Ian West is a partner in the Private Client team. He deals with a wide range of matters including commercial and residential conveyancing, will drafting, trusts and probate and powers of attorney.
Private Client Matters
As well as obtaining grants of probate for UK estates, Ian has assisted personal representatives of foreign estates in resealing foreign grants to administer UK assets held by a deceased domiciled outside the UK. He has dealt with resealing foreign grants in jurisdictions as diverse as Holland and Iran. He has also advised on domicile in respect of deceased’s estates and regularly deals with the UK estates of persons who have died domiciled outside the United Kingdom.
Property Transactions
Recent property transactions include:-
- Acting for clients on a lifetime mortgage as part of an inheritance tax strategy.
- Acting on behalf of a landowner in connection with the grant of an option for a lease for use of the land for battery storage.
- Acting on behalf of a landowner in connection with the sale of land for use as an electricity sub-station in connection with a wind farm project and grant of options for related easements.
- Acting for both landlords and tenants in respect of statutory claims for extension leases of flats.
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Ian was educated at Brentwood School Essex, Manchester University and the College of Law London. He qualified as a solicitor in 1981 and joined Metson Cross in 1982 becoming a partner in 1990.
Ian is married with two children.
As former Honorary Secretary of the Society of Old Brentwoods, Ian takes a keen interest in the affairs of the School and in various events and functions organised by the Society. He is also a keen follower of football and has an interest in classic cars. Ian is a member of the Mini Cooper Register. Ian has also been learning to play the guitar (for over 45 years!).
Kiran has been working in litigation and dispute resolution since 2009. She is a dedicated and skilled litigation solicitor. Kiran studied the LLB at University of Hertfordshire and completed the Bar Vocational Course (as it was known then) in 2008. She cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 whilst working at a firm in Central London.
Kiran moved away from London and worked in regional firms in the Midlands and Berkshire from 2015 before moving to Carter Lemon Camerons in 2023. She understands the importance of building strong relationships with individual and commercial clients to provide an excellent service and offers comprehensive legal representation tailored to meet the unique needs of each of her clients.
Kiran possesses a thorough understanding of the complexities of litigation and is known for her strategic approach to resolving disputes. She is committed to providing personalised attention to each client, guiding them through every step of the legal process with empathy and professionalism.
Areas of Expertise
- Civil Litigation: Kiran has extensive experience representing clients in civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, constructive trust disputes, defamation and data protection claims, and insolvency. She is skilled at crafting effective legal strategies to protect her clients’ interests and achieve a favourable outcome.
- Commercial Litigation: Kiran has successfully represented businesses of all sizes in disputes involving breach of contract, business rates, IP disputes, trustees in bankruptcy and partnership disputes. She understands the commercial needs for her clients and strives to minimise risk while maximising results for her clients.
- Property Litigation: Kiran has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in disputes arising from residential and commercial agreements. She provides guidance on matters such as lease terminations, rent arrears, eviction proceedings and contractual covenants within agreements, working diligently to protect her clients’ rights and interests.
- Contested Probate: Kiran has extensive experience in bringing and defending contested probate claims for individuals and trustees. She has worked on matters involving, contesting wills, deeds of variation, beneficial interests, proprietary estoppel claims, and claims made relating intestate estates.
Kiran is a skilled negotiator, dedicated to finding amicable solutions to conflicts whenever possible. She approaches each dispute with a focus on achieving efficient and cost-effective resolutions for clients while always preparing for the possibility of litigation if necessary.
Kiran understands that navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially for individuals facing challenging circumstances. That’s why she is committed to providing compassionate and attentive representation to every client. She takes the time to listen to their concerns, explain their legal options in clear and accessible language, and empower them to make informed decisions about their cases.
Michael qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and is a consultant based in the private client department. Michael advises on a wide range of UK and international tax issues. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners and is an expert on wealth structuring, having been responsible for this area at Barclays Wealth for 13 years. He has also been authorised under the financial services legislation since it was introduced in the 1980s and advises on investment and financial services matters.
Pami specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Planning.
Pami assists clients in preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and on applications for Grants of Probate/Grants of Letters of Administration including estates of non-domiciled individuals and resealing foreign Grants of Probate in the English Probate Registry. Pami has dealt with the resealing of South African, Canadian and Australian Grants and has dealt with estates where the individual has assets in the UK but are domiciled in Italy, South Africa, Brazil, Bulgaria, Singapore, Barbados, Poland and Malaysia.
Pami also has knowledge of residential property which assists her to liaise with residential property colleagues when estates include properties to be transferred/sold.
She first obtained an undergraduate LLB degree at Queen Mary University of London, before taking a Legal Practice Course and a Master’s Degree in law at the University of Law. She qualified as a solicitor in 2022.
Away from the office Pami enjoys travelling and reading.