Team
Jas Singh
Director – Corporate and Commercial Law
I have over twenty years experience as a corporate lawyer. I worked at one of the largest firms in the country and acted for blue chips companies (including FTSE 100 companies and household names).
In recent years I have focussed on owner managed businesses where I can apply not only my legal skills but my commercial project management experience. Customers find me approachable, highly responsive and value my tactical input as well as my legal advice.
In my spare time, when I am not at “my bootcamp” gym I follow American football and the Birmingham Bears in T20 Cricket.
Phone: 0121 726 5982
Barry Guest
Director – Commercial Property
I enjoy providing practical solutions to legal problems and with almost four decades of commercial property experience working in Walsall and across the West Midlands there are few commercial property issues that I have not come across before. I’ve also found myself around a board room table as a non-executive director, so my customers can increasingly take advantage of my commercial, as well as legal, input.
In my spare time when I’m not running, cycling or walking (or following Aston Villa) I like staring through a telescope at the night sky (calling it astronomy would be exaggerating!).
Phone: 0121 726 4999
Sinead Teague
Business Development Director
My background includes a law degree and time at a West Midlands based law firm but my focus is now on business development, including sales and marketing, recruitment, office management, HR, and regulatory compliance.
I am involved in local charities and networking organisations. I bring an optimistic `can do` outlook to my roles at Pickfords.
Having recently moved house and planning my wedding, life at home is just as eventful as at work.
Phone: 07712 524135
Harjinder Kaur
Associate Director & Head of Residential
Harjinder is an experienced solicitor. She is experienced in all aspects of residential conveyancing with a particular specialism in new build properties, dealing with the technical and complex estate documentation.
Harjinder started her legal career in 1999 working as a legal secretary in high street firms in several areas of the law and progressed to Practice Management and Paralegal roles. Harjinder’s passion for law led her to studying a law degree part-time whilst holding a full-time job and looking after her family. Harjinder graduated from university in 2011 and qualified as a solicitor in 2014.
Since qualifying as a solicitor, Harjinder has predominantly focused on Residential Conveyancing working for two large national law firms as a team leader managing teams of up to 8 conveyancers as well as working at a local firm in the West Midlands where she headed the newbuild team.
Outside work Harjinder loves to spend time with her family and ‘Lucky’ their Labrador. She also enjoys going out, reading, and walking.
harjinder@pickfordsolicitors.com
Phone: 0121 726 5980
Arti Dhall
Consultant Commercial Property Solicitor
I have over 20 years of experience as a commercial property lawyer. I specialise in all areas of Commercial and Residential Property including residential land development acting for developers, house builders and landowners on the sale and purchase of development sites in England and Wales. I also deal with business sales and purchases, advising landlords and tenants on leases, dealing with lease negotiations, lease renewals, commercial legal charges and portfolio refinancing. I recently led the commercial property team at Pickford Solicitors and acted for the individual purchasers of the Lloyds Pharmacy Limited’s sale of all its pharmacies. My team and I dealt with over 100 purchase transactions over 12 months.
I love everything fitness and bike related. I have recently learned to ride mountain bike trails on my e-bike and hard tail mountain bike. I regularly do spin bike classes, and I enjoy walking my dog and playing tennis.
Phone: 0121 726 4999
Nisha Bharadwa
Associate Director – Commercial Property
Since qualifying, I have spent a decade working with a wide range of small and medium sized businesses dealing with their commercial property transactions, so I have come across most scenarios at least once.
I enjoy finding pragmatic solutions to commercial property issues and am focussed on achieving deadlines.
Having completed a major house renovation project my spare time is now fully devoted to my two children.
Phone: 0121 726 4999
Dede Ukuti
Anita Patel
Associate Director and Commercial Property Solicitor
Phone: 07850 219234
Naresh Gill
Commercial Property Solicitor – Commercial Conveyancing
Whilst completing my law degree I spent time in a management role in the retail industry. I am finding that this experience is serving me well in terms of project management in a legal context.
My role is to keep customers informed of progress and ensure that transactions are completed on time.
To relax I enjoy the gym and spend (a little too much) time playing computer games.
Phone: 0121 726 5981
Diana Marah
Corporate Solicitor
I am an ambitious legal professional. I enjoy working with individuals as well as advising to businesses. I like understanding what drives a business, what it is trying to achieve and what the various factors are which influence how it does business. I like the aspect of anticipating issues which can affect the client and have not been identified yet.
My open-minded approach and work experience – at high street firm to magic circle firms and in-house – allow me to view the commercial sector from a unique perspective and bring my diverse opinion to Pickford Solicitors` Corporate Team.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love dancing, baking and I would love to travel more to learn about different cultures when possible.
I am fluent in Hungarian
Phone: 0121 726 5989
Mandeep Korotona
Aisha Ul-Haq
Aisha Ul-Haq – Solicitor – Commercial Property
Aisha joined Pickford’s in January 2023 as a trainee solicitor in the Commercial Property team. Prior to joining Pickford’s, Aisha worked in an international law firm in commercial development and investment for over two years.
Aisha believes her hard work ethic and resilience serve her well in helping clients meet their deadlines.
Outside of work, Aisha enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and going for long walks. She also enjoys watching cricket and boxing.
Phone: 0121 661 1229
Lauren Thornton
Lauren Thornton – Corporate Solicitor
I have recently graduated University with a law degree. I have extensive experience in retail and volunteering for charity, and I am delighted to start my legal journey at Pickfords in the corporate department.
So far, I have enjoyed the fast-paced environment and variety of areas. In particular, I have enjoyed learning about the acquisition process of buying and selling companies, as well as group reorganisations. In the future, I aspire to be a corporate solicitor.
In my free time, I like going to concerts, listening to true crime podcasts and baking.
Phone: 0121 726 4999
Jessica Fisher
Conveyancing Executive
I am a Conveyancing Executive specialising in residential property transactions, assisting clients through every stage of the buying, selling, remortgaging and transfer process. I am committed to providing a professional, efficient and client-focused service, ensuring that transactions progress as smoothly as possible from instruction to completion.
I appreciate that buying or selling a property can be both exciting and stressful. My aim is to provide clear, practical advice and regular communication throughout the process, helping clients feel informed and supported at every stage.
I work closely with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other professionals to help keep matters on track and achieve successful outcomes.
I take pride in building strong relationships with clients and delivering a high standard of service. I am dedicated to protecting my clients’ interests and making the conveyancing process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Jessica@pickfordsolicitors.com
Phone: 0121 726 5986
Simrit Bahia
Esther Ankama
Elizabeth Packham
Kiran Mann
Harpreet Kaur
Harpreet Kaur – Conveyancing Executive
I started my career in law as a receptionist before taking an interest and moving full-time into Conveyancing.
Since then I have gained over 8 years of valuable experience having worked for a range of clients for a number of firms.
Away from work, I like to spend time with my family & friends and enjoy travelling as much as possible. Some of my favourite places that I have visited include Singapore, New York and the Maldives.
harpreet@pickfordsolicitors.com
Phone: 0121 726 4999
Laura Bridgewater
Legal Assistant
I have worked as a Legal assistant since 2018, focusing on Residential and Newbuild properties. I am very passionate and hardworking. I thrive on customer service and helping make a stressful time, less stressful.
My goal is to progress my legal career to gain relevant qualifications to qualify as a Conveyancing Solicitor.
Outside of work, I like spending time with my family and friends, travelling, baking, and taking long walks.
Phone: 0121 387 4809
Riya Khetia
Rachel MacDonald
Business Executive – Residential Conveyancing
I have been working in Residential Conveyancing since 2006. I have worked at a number of Law firms, based all over the West Midlands from small high street firms to large city firms.
I started my Legal studies whilst still working from 2006 to 2011. I deal with a variety of Conveyancing matters. I thrive from a challenge and give 100% commitment to my work to ensure the best outcome for my customers.
I took a career break whilst on maternity leave to look after my little boy, who keeps me very busy and on my toes.
I enjoy caravan holidays with my family and my two dogs. My interests include motocross riding and attending races. My little boy is also a big fan of the sport, so most weekends are filed with him learning to ride. When I am not doing all the above, I attend the Gym and eat lots of chocolate!
Phone: 07719 555250
Lynnette Gardener
Legal Assistant and Post Completion Executive
I have been a Legal Secretary for over 35 years working in Corporate/Commercial and Residential. I have worked in several Law firms in the West Midlands from a small High Street firm to large City firms. I enjoy dealing with all aspects of conveyancing work and always give our clients 100% or more no matter what challenges occur.
lynnette@pickfordsolicitors.com
Phone: 0121 726 4999
