Meet The Team

Our people are our greatest strength

Meet the people who make us great. Click through to find a brief introduction to each of our team from case handlers, expert lawyers and legal professionals to management.

Carol Nuttall

Managing Director /Solicitor

Carol Nuttall

Managing Director /Solicitor

Carol is the founder and head of Adlington Law and one part of the husband and wife team leading the firm forward.

With a strong background in Litigation, Carol took the decision to retrain and develop her skills in both private client and property law, which ultimately saw the creation of Adlington Law, a firm which takes the best of the old fashioned family law firm values whilst embracing the forefront of technology to create an efficient and personable service to all clients.

Carol is also a member of the Equity Release Council and is committed to promoting the values of the industry and assisting in the development of the Equity Release sector moving forward. She is particularly concerned with protecting the interests of clients and ensuring vulnerable clients are catered for and advised with the care and respect they deserve. Carol believes that every client should be treated as we would do our own loved ones, and therefore, has built a culture within the firm of treat everyone the way you would wish to be treated.

Outside work, Carol enjoys spending time with her 3 children and dogs, and socialising with friends and family. Carol also enjoys travelling, when time allows, with her favourite destinations being Florida, Dubai and the Lake District.

Michelle Beattie

Head of Admin & Accounts

Michelle Beattie

Head of Admin & Accounts

Michelle joined the company in January 2018 previously working as a supervisor at the Post Office. Michelle is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our Admin and Accounts Department. She ensures that the first and last point of client contact are both welcoming and efficient which allows us to guarantee an excellent journey for every client of Adlington Law.

Michelle is a mum to two boys and in her spare time enjoys keeping fit and reading.

Michelle has recently completed her Level 4 CMI Management and Leadership course as well as a certified first aider for the office.

Chris Lyon

Solicitor

Chris Lyon

Solicitor

Chris joined us in May 2018 from a practice on the Wirral where he was Head of Conveyancing in a department of 30 people. Chris had set up an equity release department in 2007 and was well-known in the equity release world for his technical skills, approachability and client care values. He has decades of experience in conveyancing matters and is passionate about providing a quality service to those undertaking equity release and looking after the needs of our more elderly and sometimes vulnerable clients.

Chris has three grown up children and lives in Chester, although he is a native of Wigan. He was educated in Wigan and Bolton and at the University of Sheffield. When time permits he follows his favourite sports of football, golf and rugby league. He has also learned to play guitar over the last few years but professes to have more enthusiasm than talent!

Rachael Livesey

Technical Lead

Rachael Livesey

Technical Lead

Rachael is a Conveyancer with over 10 years’ experience and joined Adlington Law in 2017 after taking a break to raise a young family.

Rachael leads our team of paralegal staff, providing extensive technical expertise on all aspects of conveyancing. Rachael’s ability to deal with issues such as possessory title applications and problems with unregistered land, is second to none and she is regularly called upon to find solutions to problems which appear to be unsolvable. Combined with her excellent customer service, Rachael is a fundamental part of our team at Adlington Law.

Rachael was born and raised in Leyland, Lancashire, where she still lives with her Husband and four children.

Megan Cowell

Solicitor / Junior Partner / Head of Private Client

Megan Cowell

Solicitor / Junior Partner / Head of Private Client

Megan joined Adlington Law in August 2017 and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2022.

Megan works within the Equity Release team and also completes Private Client work including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate work for clients. She also assists with the firm’s Personal Injury work.

Megan prides herself on her customer care, approachability and attention to detail.

Outside of work Megan enjoys visiting theme parks and going for walks with her dogs.

Robert McGonagle

Equity Release Team Leader

Robert McGonagle

Equity Release Team Leader

Robert has been with the firm since January 2021 and has a background with our armed services.

Robert’s military precision shines through in his work and his respect and attitude towards clients and work colleagues alike and has quickly become a favourite with our clients.

In his spare time, Robert enjoys playing football with our local football team and also spending time with his wife and young daughter.

Charlotte Greenwood

Lead Conveyancer

Charlotte Greenwood

Lead Conveyancer

Charlotte has spent the last 10 years working in retail and had worked her way up into a Management role. Whilst working in retail Charlotte also obtained a degree in Forensic Science.

Charlotte was looking for a new challenge and joined Adlington Law as a Paralegal. A role that will allow her to utilise both the skills from her degree and her retail experience.

In her spare time, Charlotte loves spending time with family, friends and her husband. She also enjoys weekend breaks with her husband and dog, as well as trips to the theatre.

Charlotte has also completed her Emergency First Aid at Work!

Sam Higginson

Paralegal

Sam Higginson

Paralegal

Sam joined Adlington Law in November 2018 and has a long history of working in the legal sector since leaving school in 2001. She has worked in various different areas of the law, including criminal law and personal injury. Before joining us, Sam handled road traffic accident claims.

Sam’s attention to detail and excellent customer care has brought her many accolades from clients and financial advisors alike.”

In her spare time, Sam enjoys spending time with her young family, travelling and keeping fit.

Jayne Wilcock

Administration / Accounts

Jayne Wilcock

Administration / Accounts

Jayne joined Adlington Law in September 2018 as an Administrator, a role which she thoroughly enjoys, having previously worked in the personal injury sector of Law.

Jayne lives in Buckshaw Village, a stone’s throw away from the office with her husband, son and miniature dachshund, Ronnie.

In her spare time Jayne enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and meeting friends for drinks and food.

Eileen Gilgun

Administration/Accounts Assistant

Eileen Gilgun

Administration/Accounts Assistant

Eileen joined Adlington Law in August 2018, and although never having previously worked in the legal sector, she brought with her over 40 years administrative experience in a variety of businesses. These included roles in marketing, organising trade exhibitions in the UK and abroad, managing L’Oreal stock control and logistics at stores in UK airports, twice being a P.A., and doing general accounts and office management. Her quiet efficiency and unfailing courtesy are legend!

Personal interests include keeping fit with aerobics and swimming, visiting new places, baking, walking and doing anything at all with her grandchildren.

Alex Price

Operations Director

Alex Price

Operations Director

As the Operations Director at Adlington Law, I oversee and optimise the firm's daily operations. My responsibilities include ensuring that administrative, financial, and operational functions run smoothly, supporting the firm's strategic goals, and enhancing overall efficiency. By leading various departments and implementing effective policies and procedures, I contribute to the firm's success and maintain high standards of client service. <br /
I am adept at implementing and managing legal processes, utilising case systems, and business process engineering. I am skilled in producing and analysing reports for clients. Additionally, I regularly conduct training sessions for clients, introducers, and the wider equity release industry. I am an active member of the Equity Release Council Legal Forum. <br /
Aside from work, you can talk to me about any sport—I still play veterans football (not walking football) for Pentyrch Rangers in the South Wales Veterans League and participate in local Park Runs and 10k races. I am the father of two grown-up twin sons and one teenage daughter.

Karen Watkinson

Paralegal

Karen Watkinson

Paralegal

Karen joined Adlington Law earlier this year, having previously worked with Carol many years ago. Karen’s attention to detail and efficient work ethic have enabled her introduction into the team to be effortless and she has quickly learned our procedures enabling her to provide an extremely efficient service for our clients.

Out of work, Karen is married and a mum to three daughters who keep her on her toes when she is at home.

Lisa Dunnett

Administration / Accounts

Lisa Dunnett

Administration / Accounts

Lisa joined our team in August 2021 and had been on our radar for a number of years.

Lisa’s friendly personality and attention to detail made her a natural candidate when we decided to expand our Administration and Accounts team.